Patents Assigned to Standers, Inc.
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Publication number: 20120274037Abstract: A compressible wheel tip for a walking aid that restricts rolling when a force is applied down on the walking aid. The tip may have a compressible wheel configured to deform under an applied pressure and thereby restrict shifting or rolling of the wheel. The compressible wheel may include rigid spokes and a compressible material forming an arcuate perimeter between the spokes to define a wheel shape. The compressible material may be a resilient elastomeric material adapted to deform under an applied force and return to its original shape when the force is no longer applied. The spokes may be formed of plastic or metal, or formed of the same material as the spokes and structured to better resist deformation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2011Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: STANDER, INC.Inventor: F. Troy Miller
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Publication number: 20120117926Abstract: A collapsible mobility assistance device which may be configured in an operable configuration and a storage configuration. The device may be configured such that each individual component is planar, which may allow the device to be packaged, stored, and/or shipped in minimally sized containers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: STANDER INC.Inventor: F. Troy Miller
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Patent number: 7984723Abstract: A walking cane that can be stored in a novel manner is provided. The walking cane may include a non-articulating handle portion and a shaft portion extending from the handle portion. The handle portion is shaped in such a manner as to allow the walking cane to be self-standing when it is inverted and the handle portion is placed on the ground.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2009Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Stander Inc.Inventors: Chester E. Seivert, F. Troy Miller
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Publication number: 20110094550Abstract: A compressible wheel tip for a walking aid that restricts rolling when a force is applied down on the walking aid. The tip may have a compressible wheel configured to deform under an applied pressure and thereby restrict shifting or rolling of the wheel. The compressible wheel may include rigid spokes and a compressible material forming an arcuate perimeter between the spokes to define a wheel shape. The compressible material may be a resilient elastomeric material adapted to deform under an applied force and return to its original shape when the force is no longer applied. The spokes may be formed of plastic or metal, or formed of the same material as the spokes and structured to better resist deformation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2009Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: STANDER, INC.Inventor: F. Troy Miller
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Publication number: 20110073146Abstract: A removable shock absorbing tip for a walking aid. The tip may be comprised of a shaft engaging member for connecting the tip to the shaft of a walking aid, an outer shell, and a biasing member. The biasing member may disposed within the outer shell in abutment with the shaft engaging member. The biasing member may also be disposed around the shaft engaging member and in abutment with the outer shell. The biasing member may be a spring, a fluid-filled cushion, or a member formed of elastomeric material. The outer shell may be formed of transparent or translucent material to permit the biasing member to be visible to a user for ease of identification.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: Stander Inc.Inventor: F. Troy Miller
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Publication number: 20110056528Abstract: A walking cane that can be stored in a novel manner is provided. The walking cane may include a non-articulating handle portion and a shaft portion extending from the handle portion. The handle portion is shaped in such a manner as to allow the walking cane to be self-standing when it is inverted and the handle portion is placed on the ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2009Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: STANDER, INC.Inventors: Chester E. Seivert, F. Troy Miller
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Publication number: 20110030749Abstract: A collapsible walking device that can be disposed in an operative (open) configuration and a storage (closed) configuration. The open, operative configuration of the walking device provides a structure to aid a user in walking or standing. The closed, storage configuration allows for easy and convenient storage and transport of the walking device. The collapsible walking device can be transitioned from the operative configuration to the storage configuration in one motion. The walking device includes four support legs that extend to the ground from adjacent two handles.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2009Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: STANDER INC.Inventor: F. Troy Miller
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Patent number: 7849564Abstract: A mobility assistance device for providing support to a user is disclosed. The mobility assistance device may include a handle having a plurality of rungs to be grasped by a user. The handle may be pivoted to various support positions as desired.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2007Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Stander Inc.Inventor: F. Troy Miller
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Patent number: 7797775Abstract: An mobility assistance device providing support for a user on a bed or similar furniture is disclosed. The mobility assistance device may include a support member that can be coupled to a piece of furniture and a support handle that is movable in a substantially vertical direction relative to the support member. The support handle is movable from an operating position to a stowed position. A locking mechanism may secure the support handle in the raised operating position.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2008Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Stander, Inc.Inventor: F. Troy Miller
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Publication number: 20090144899Abstract: An mobility assistance device providing support for a user on a bed or similar furniture is disclosed. The mobility assistance device may include a support member that can be coupled to a piece of furniture and a support handle that is movable in a substantially vertical direction relative to the support member. The support handle is movable from an operating position to a stowed position. A locking mechanism may secure the support handle in the raised operating position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Applicant: STANDERS, INC.Inventor: F. Troy Miller
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Patent number: 7472445Abstract: A device for assisting a user in getting into and out of sitting and prone positions on a piece of furniture, like a bed, which has a large base to fit between the mattress and box springs of a bed and that includes a receiving portion and an adjustable handle for the user to grasp while getting into an out of bed and while adjusting positions in the bed.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2006Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Standers, Inc.Inventor: Troy Miller
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Patent number: 7373679Abstract: An adjustable mobility assistance device providing support for a user on a bed or similar furniture is disclosed. The mobility assistance device may include a base that can fit under a mattress and a support rail that extends upright relative to the base. The longitudinal dimension of the support rail may be adjustable independent of the base. The support rail may be pivotally coupled to the base so that it can be disposed in an upright configuration or a lowered configuration while the base is under a mattress.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2005Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: Standers, Inc.Inventor: F. Troy Miller
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Patent number: 7234182Abstract: An assist device to help a user move from a sitting or reclined position to an upright position, and vice versa, with a functional tray. The assist device includes a base, a receiver, a handle, and a tray. The base may be positioned between a mattress and a box spring, or a couch frame and a couch cushion, or the like. The handle includes various gripping sections. The handle pivotably couples to the receiver and the tray rotatably couples to the handle. The tray moves from a closed position to an open position, or a usable position, to allow the user to place objects thereon, or to use the tray for any other purpose.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2004Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Standers, Inc.Inventors: Jan Miller, Troy Miller
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Patent number: 7032265Abstract: A device for assisting a user in getting into and out of sitting and prone positions on a piece of furniture, like a bed, which has a large base o fit between the mattress and box springs of a bed and that includes a receiving portion and an adjustable handle for the user to grasp while getting into and our of bed and while adjusting positions in the bed.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2004Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: Standers, Inc.Inventor: Troy Miller
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Patent number: D584129Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2008Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Standers, Inc.Inventor: F. Troy Miller
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Patent number: D600626Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2008Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Stander Inc.Inventor: F. Troy Miller
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Patent number: D620276Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2009Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Stander, Inc.Inventor: F. Troy Miller