Patents by Inventor Eric Hirst

Eric Hirst has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Sling assembly for a pair of crutches
    Patent number: 5911234
    Abstract: A crutch sling assembly for use with a pair of crutches. The crutch sling assembly comprising a sling seat for engaging at least one of a buttock and crotch area of a sling user and supporting a portion of the weight of a user of said crutch sling assembly. Intermediate portions of the first and second elongate straps are connected to the sling seat. The first and second elongate straps each have an attachment mechanism for connecting each one of the first elongate strap and the second elongate strap to one of a pair of crutches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1999
    Inventor: Eric Hirst