Walker

Details Walker Walker

2008-05-27

2008-05-27

Yip, Winnie (Department: 3636)

Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane

Canes, sticks, crutches, and walking aids

Walker type

C135S066000, C135S072000, C135S074000, C280S087021, C482S068000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07377285

ABSTRACT:
A walker is disclosed having two sets of handles positioned for rising from and lowering to a seated position in addition to serving as a walking aid. The walker comprises a frame having a front section comprising a pair of front vertical supports and a rigid cross-piece, and two side sections each comprising a rear vertical support having a load-bearing axis formed through a ground-engaging point, rigid connectors connecting the side sections to the front section, a first pair of handles positioned to support a user in a standing or walking position, and a second pair of handles positioned below and to the rear of the first set of handles to support a user in rising from or lowering to a seated position, in which the geometric centers of each of the second pair of handles is positioned to the rear of the load-bearing axis of each of the rear vertical supports.

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