Exercise devices – Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof – Occupant suspended from above for foot travel
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-06
2007-11-06
Mathew, Fenn C. (Department: 3764)
Exercise devices
Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
Occupant suspended from above for foot travel
C482S051000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10917429
ABSTRACT:
An ambulatory patient support mechanism, for use in hospitals and the like for assisting patients in walking along hallways, corridors, and the like. The mechanism includes a specially developed U-shaped support frame, configured to support a person in an upright position while walking. A telescoping column is vertically adjustable relative to the floor. A moveable carriage connected to the telescoping column provides horizontal movement along a suspended overhead track vertically above a given path of a hallway, corridor, or the like. A rotation mechanism allows the U-shaped frame to rotate 180° allowing patients to reverse their direction of travel along the given path. The U-shaped frame is adjustable to accommodate a wide range of body sizes. A pair of adjustable handgrips at the end of each U-frame member stabilizes the patient within the interior of the U-shaped frame. Commonly used belting and buckles secure each of the patient's upper arms to an arm restraint to aid in fall prevention should patient stumble or lose consciousness. When not in use, the mechanism can be folded to lie flat against the ceiling for storage.
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Dace Les N.
Dace Mark Christopher
Dace Pamela
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