1976-06-30
1978-01-31
Johnson, Richard J.
Undertaking
D34 14E, A63B 2500
Patent
active
040712435
ABSTRACT:
A pair of stilts in which each stilt includes a horizontally positionable elongate handle that has first and second ends from which first and second elongate members extend downwardly and upwardly. Each first elongate member terminates on the lower end in a projecting step that has a centered third member projecting downwardly therefrom. A pair of stilts of the above structure permits a user to elect either of two positions to be supported in an elevation thereon, the second members in a first position being disposed rearwardly of his shoulders, and the second members in a second position being situtated forwardly of his shoulders. The handles are of sufficient length as to so off set the first members and steps relative to the second members that a user occupies an upright position on the pair of stilts irrespective of whether the stilts are in the first or second position. The pair of stilts have bottom recessed resilient pads mounted on the lower ends thereof to minimize slippage. Pebbles and small stones when contacted by the pads tend to enter the recesses temporarily where they will not cause slippage of the stilts on the supporting surface. Due to the weight of the user being equally distributed on the centered third members, there is a minimum tendency of the pair of stilts to pivot transversely relative to the direction of travel when a user is supported in an elevated position on the pair of stilts.
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Hi Sticks -- Advertising brochure of Stoker Engineering, Tacoma, Wash. 1962.
Babcock William C.
Johnson Richard J.
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