Patents by Inventor Barry D. Ward

Barry D. Ward 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).

  • Publication number: 20080017227
    Abstract: A walking aid apparatus configured to provide additional horizontal support for a user engaged therewith. The walking aid apparatus comprises a frame that includes four leg members being substantially tubular in shape and hollow. Suspended between the four leg members is a support sling configured to partially or fully support a user engaged with the walking aid. Proximate one end of the four leg members are four adjustable support sling members configured to releasably secure the support sling to the frame. The walking aid further includes a plurality of lateral support members intermediate the four leg members. Contiguously mounted to the leg members distally located from the support sling members are four vertical control members configured to adjust the height of the frame. The frame further has mounted thereon at least two wheels proximate the vertical control members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventor: Barry D. Ward