Tent – canopy – umbrella – or cane – Canes – sticks – crutches – and walking aids – Crutches
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-14
2007-08-14
King, Anita M. (Department: 3632)
Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane
Canes, sticks, crutches, and walking aids
Crutches
C135S069000, C135S075000, C248S157000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10364577
ABSTRACT:
Apparatuses and methods assist in mobility of a person. According to an embodiment of the invention, a device for enhancing mobility of a physically-impaired person comprises: a first member that comprises an elongated portion; and a second member that is configured to slidably receive the elongated portion of the first member and to have negative draft relative to the elongated portion of the first member. According to another embodiment of the invention, there is a method for producing an apparatus for assisting in ambulation. The method comprises the steps of: providing a first member that comprises an elongated portion; and providing a second member, including: forming a recess in the second member for slidably receiving the elongated portion of the first member; and tapering the recess to have negative draft relative to the elongated portion of the first member.
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Benner Richard W.
Garza, Sr. Jesus
Gin Jeremy
Gin Jerry
Hann James F.
Haynes Beffel & Wolfeld LLP
Hessa Medical, Inc.
King Anita M.
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