Abstract: A crutch (102) for supporting a leg of a user is described. The crutch comprises a handle (112), a base portion (116) having plurality of legs (114) that define a footprint when contacting the ground, and a main rod (123) connecting the handle and the base portion. The base portion (116) is moveable to alter the length of the crutch (102) from a first configuration to a second configuration, and wherein in the first configuration the handle (112) is positioned at a first distance from the base portion (116) for gripping by an ambulatory user and in the second configuration the handle (112) is positioned at a second, shorter, distance from the base portion (116) for resting a foot of a sitting user; and wherein the base portion (116) provides a smaller footprint in the first configuration than in the second configuration.

Abstract: A rest system for supporting an object in relation to a surface, wherein the system comprises a rest which comprises a head unit to which the object is in use attached, the head unit comprising a support body, an object coupling to which the object is in use attached and at least one leg coupling to which a respective at least one leg is removably attached, and at least one trekking pole which provides the at least one leg.

Abstract: A height adjustable, resting position unipod yoga body support prop is provided with an adjustable length multi-section leg attached at opposing ends to an upper platform for contact with a body part of a yoga user and an arcuate shaped base surface for a degree of forward and backward positioning adjustment of the yoga user when positioned on the upper platform. The unipod leg is adjustable in height to assist in assuming various yoga positions with the yoga prop. The upper platform, leg and base of the yoga prop can be disassembled for transportation and storage.

Abstract: A portable saddle seat wherein, in one embodiment, the saddle seat can be a stadium seat which can be placed on top of a stadium bleacher. The portable saddle seat can be folding or non-folding and can optionally include a handle formed therein. One or more straps can be attached to the seat to permit a user to easily carry the seat on his or her shoulders or back. In one embodiment, one or more seat cushions can be attached to or disposed on the seat. Optionally, foldable and/or extendable legs can be provided so that the saddle seat can be disposed a distance above a supporting surface.

Abstract: A multi-functional accessory includes an adjustable holder having an anterior side configured to receive and maintain the existing portable electronic device at a substantially stable position, a telescopic support pole detachably mated to the adjustable holder wherein the telescopic support pole has a centrally registered longitudinal y-axis, a base stand detachably coupled to the telescopic support pole and selectively oriented parallel to an x-axis registered orthogonal to the y-axis. Advantageously, the adjustable holder is selectively articulated about the x-axis and the y-axis. Notably, a user interface is configured to be in operable communication with the existing portable electronic device. Such a user interface includes an actuation button configured to execute at least one operational function selected from a group including taking a picture and recording a video at the existing portable electronic device.

Abstract: A foldable chair includes a main stick, a fold unit and a retention unit. The fold unit includes a middle slider member movable along the main stick between lower and upper positions, and a foldable support leg connected to the middle slider members. The retention unit is configured to prevent fold operation of the support leg when the middle slider member is at the lower position, and to permit the fold operation of the support leg when the middle slider member is at the upper position.

Abstract: The present invention is a sanitation seat for assisting urinating and defecating outdoors. The sanitation seat has a top ring comprised of an outer rim around a vacuous region. The outer rim is comprised of at least one “T” coupler and a plurality of curved elements. A leg or legs are detachably connected to the “T” coupler or couplers. If the sanitation seat is to be attached to a tree at least nail passes through the top ring for embedding into a tree, and a tie rope, which beneficially includes a rope attachment, is used to attach the seat to a tree.

Abstract: The invention combines the functionality of a hiking pole and a camera tripod. A hiking pole is augmented with an attachment for a camera and with a plurality of flexible tethers, each of which have one end that attaches near the top of the pole and the other end which can be stood on or otherwise immobilized relative to the ground. The combination of the tethers and the rigid pole will restrict all freedom of motion of the camera and allow stabilized, long exposure pictures to be taken. When not taking pictures, in the preferred embodiment of the invention, the tethers can be retracted and stored, leaving the user with a functioning hiking pole.

Abstract: A support device includes a platform, a connecting rod connected with the platform, a main support unit connected with the connecting rod, a weight member connected with the main support unit, two opposite clamping boards each pivotally mounted on the weight member, a swivel mechanism swivelably mounted between the connecting rod and the main support unit, a pivot member pivotally mounted on the swivel mechanism, and an auxiliary support unit connected with the pivot member. Thus, the video camera support device can be operated in two different manners to facilitate a user carrying the video camera. In addition, when the platform is moved by the user, the platform is kept at a horizontal state by provision of the weight member and the clamping boards so that the video camera is moved solidly and stably.

Abstract: A spiral-wound tip is presented for use on a walking assistance device, a robotic arm or digit, or other device needing a slip-resistant point of contact with its environment. The tip is constructed by winding a sheet of rubber or other elastic material into a spiral plug. The plug can be mounted within a hole at the extremity of a device. Alternatively, the sheet can be wrapped around the exterior of the extremity. The lamina of the spiral-wound plug separate upon impact with an object, increasing the gripping power of the tip.

Abstract: Devices and methods are presented to provide a seating area on a common crutch. The convertible seat is low profile and maintained flat on a side of the crutch until needed. It may be opened easily and placed flat on the floor to provide the user with a convenient sitting or table area.

Abstract: A spiral-wound tip is presented for use on a walking assistance device, a robotic arm or digit, or other device needing a slip-resistant point of contact with its environment. The tip is constructed by winding a sheet of rubber or other elastic material into a spiral plug. The plug can be mounted within a hole at the extremity of a device. Alternatively, the sheet can be wrapped around the exterior of the extremity. The lamina of the spiral-wound plug separate upon impact with an object, increasing the gripping power of the tip.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a cane including a handle, a hollow shaft, and a stand mechanism for standing the cane in an upright position upon its shaft. The stand mechanism is releasably retractable from within the hollow shaft through a hand grip mechanism manually operable by the user of the cane. Additionally, the present invention provides for an actuating mechanism extending from the handle, through the shaft and to stand mechanism for actuating the stand mechanism.

Abstract: A combined seat and cane device comprised of a hollow tube with a handle pivotally connected at a top end, and a plurality of four seat support members with an attached fabric seat is removably inserted in a cavity at the top end in a manner to be deployed as required for forming a seat framework. At a lower end of the combined seat and cane device is a quadraped leg assembly that folds out and locks. The combined seat and cane device is easy to carry and caters to an individual's needs.

Abstract: A stool having an elongated post with a top and a bottom along a generally longitudinal axis. A first threaded member is disposed at the top of the post and a second threaded member is disposed intermediate the top and bottom. The second threaded member is disposed about an axis substantially transverse to the axis of the first threaded member. A seat member having a third threaded member in or on the bottom thereof is adapted to selectively mate with the first and second threaded members so that the seat member has an operative position when the third threaded is engaged with the first threaded member and a storage position when the third threaded member is engaged with the second threaded member.

Abstract: A retrievable cane disclosed includes a cane body to which there is attached a retrieval line that is anchored at a lower end and extends from the inside of the cane body at the lower end up through the cane body out through the rear of the cane body below the grip. The retrieval line has an elastic section that allows an attachment end outside the cane body to be releasably attached to the body of the user preferably having the grip portion at the waist allowing normal walking by the user. The elastic section allows the user to pull the cane body away from the waist for use during walking and the elastic section automatically returns the cane to the user's waist when released.

Abstract: A seat assembly for releasable attachment to the center post of a conventional crutch comprises a planar sitting board with a support board hingedly attached thereto. In a first embodiment, a sleeve is affixed to a hinge which is affixed to the back edge of the sitting board. The sleeve may be slidingly fit over the top end of the crutch center post and thereby maintain the seat assembly in the open, ready position wherein the sitting board is substantially horizontal and the crutch and support board are vertically oriented, being spaced apart by the sitting board. In a second embodiment, a bracket having a pair of grooves is attached to the sitting board and attaches to a pair of spaced bolts affixed to the crutch center post. Additional securing means are provided in the form of a stabilizer rod extending from the center post to the support board.

Abstract: A supporting device which attaches to a wide variety of containers and exhibits a first, unobtrusive position for storing or transporting a container and a second, supporting position for holding the container in an upright orientation is disclosed. A bracket attaches either directly to the container or to a strap which in turn attaches to the container. The bracket rotationally couples to first and second legs. When the legs are in their first positions, they reside substantially parallel to each other and immediately next to the container. However, when the legs are in their second positions, they extend outward from the container and at an angle with each other. Consequently, the legs and the container form a tripod which maintains the container in the upright orientation. Various blocking structures are provided in connection with the bracket and legs to prevent rotation of the legs beyond their first and second positions.

Abstract: A supporting device which attaches to a wide variety of containers and exhibits a first, unobtrusive position for storing or transporting a container and a second, supporting position for holding the container in an upright orientation is disclosed. A bracket attaches either directly to the container or to a strap which in turn attaches to the container. The bracket rotationally couples to the first and second legs. When the legs are in their first positions, they reside substantially parallel to each other and immediately next to the container. However, when the legs are in their second positions, they extend outward from the container and at an angle with each other. Consequently, the legs and the container form a tripod which maintains the container in the upright orientation. Various blocking structures are provided in connection with the bracket and legs to prevent rotation of the legs beyond their first and second positions. In addition, springs lightly urge the legs to remain in their first positions.

Abstract: A transportable seating device is provided in a cane or walking stick by the provision of a seat rotatably mounted in the cane movable from an essentially vertical to an essentially horizontal position.