Tent – canopy – umbrella – or cane – Canes – sticks – crutches – and walking aids
Patent
1997-12-09
1999-02-02
Mai, Lanna
Tent, canopy, umbrella, or cane
Canes, sticks, crutches, and walking aids
54 47, 119770, 135 77, A45B 700
Patent
active
058652035
ABSTRACT:
A hand-held extensor for assistance with walking and rehabilitations includes a foot stirrup assembly, which has a foot stirrup strap, and a foot support means, the foot support means further comprises a top surface and bottom surface. A lower strap is securely attached to the top of foot stirrup assembly, through an aperture formed within the foot stirrup strap, the lower strap having a foot stirrup assembly securement means securely mounted thereon, which functions to regulate movement of the foot stirrup assembly, the lower strap further having a length adjustment means securely mounted thereon. An upper strap is removably attached to a top distal edge of the lower strap, the upper strap having a handle securement means securely mounted thereon. A handle is securely connected to a top distal edge of the upper strap by a handle connection strap, the handle to be gripped by a user functioning to allow the user to pull upwardly on the handle to raise the foot stirrup assembly, providing the user assistance with walking and rehabilitation. Alternate embodiments of the invention include the use of a belt and/or shoulder harness to provide increased leverage for lifting the foot stirrup assembly, giving the user the ability to walk with minimal upper body strength.
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