Tent – canopy – umbrella – or cane – Canes – sticks – crutches – and walking aids – Walker type
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-20
2008-05-20
Yip, Winnie (Department: 3636)
Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane
Canes, sticks, crutches, and walking aids
Walker type
C135S074000, C135S075000, C482S068000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11650612
ABSTRACT:
A walker is made adjustable for various sizes of persons, including grossly obese persons. The walker includes two side support members, each of which has a front leg, a back leg, and a cross leg connecting the two legs. A braced sleeve assembly is positioned on the front leg of each side support member. The braced sleeve assembly has an elongated first sleeve dimensioned to slide over the front leg, an elongated second sleeve extending horizontally and inwardly from the elongated first sleeve, and a support brace extending at an angle from one sleeve to the other sleeve. The second sleeve has a set of spaced positioning holes. A releasable latch is mounted to the elongated first sleeve. The walker further includes a cross bar dimensioned to slide inside the second sleeves of the braced sleeve assemblies. Spring buttons on each end of the cross bar is mated with one of the spaced positioning holes of each braced sleeve assembly thereby allowing the distance between the side support members to be adjusted depending on which of the spaced positioning holes is selected. The walker's width is adjustable according to need. Further, the walker is capable of being folded to a compact state by releasing the latches to allow the side support members to revolve inwardly.
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Wilson Charles R.
Yip Winnie
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