Tent – canopy – umbrella – or cane – Canes – sticks – crutches – and walking aids – Combined and convertible
Patent
1993-02-16
1995-07-18
Friedman, Carl D.
Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane
Canes, sticks, crutches, and walking aids
Combined and convertible
135 77, 135 81, A45B 300
Patent
active
054332346
ABSTRACT:
A cane or walking stick includes a grasping mechanism and optionally includes prongs for providing the user with traction in ice or snow. The preferred embodiment includes a scissor action grasping mechanism that is controlled by the user of the cane. The grasping mechanism is disposed at the lower end of the cane, while the handle for controlling the grasping mechanism is strategically provided by the handle of the cane. The jaws of the grasping mechanism may be optionally foldable from a stored, out-of-the-way position to an extended position for use. To provide traction, the ends of the jaws may be provided with grips such as prongs. Similarly, the end of the cane may also be provided with a prong, and the prong may be retracted for indoor use on floors and the like and for use out- of-doors during warm weather.
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Friedman Carl D.
Wood Wynn E.
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