Tent – canopy – umbrella – or cane – Canes – sticks – crutches – and walking aids
Patent
1996-11-07
1998-08-18
Coggins, Wynn Wood
Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane
Canes, sticks, crutches, and walking aids
135 67, 135 77, 135 82, 135 86, A45B 904
Patent
active
057946388
ABSTRACT:
A patient support device, particularly a cane, includes a fifth leg that extends outwardly from a central portion of a base assembly at a region intermediate the first, second, third, and fourth legs. The fifth leg provides increased balance and stability for the user. Moreover, the base assembly includes a one-piece member constructed from a molded plastic composite material to reduce manufacturing costs. Additionally, the fifth leg is slightly recessed relative to the remaining four legs so that the patient's weight is evenly distributed to the perimeter of the support area defined by the base member.
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"New Canes & Crutches" Catalog.
Obitts Shane
Richey Joseph B.
Coggins Wynn Wood
Invacare Corporation
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