Patents by Inventor Matti W. PALO

Matti W. PALO 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: 20170056266
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein include an integrated mobility assistance apparatus that is designed to assist a user to transition from a seated to a standing position, and store a plurality of customized accessories within a hollow region of a handle element. The integrated mobility assistance apparatus contains at least one mounting sleeve and at least one handle element that may be releasably attached to at least a shaft of an ambulatory aid. The at least one mounting sleeve may be adjustable to a desired height, and the at least one handle may transition from an at least substantially horizontal to vertical position to enable a patient to grip the handle element for additional balance support when transitioning from a plurality of positions using a pivot pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventor: Matti W. Palo
  • Patent number: 8910647
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a tip assembly for a mobility device such as a cane or walking stick, for example. The tip assembly including a specially shaped extension for enhanced gripping of the surface upon which the associated mobility device is being used. The tip assembly also generally includes a dampening element to assist in dissipating the reverberations of contacting the tip assembly with hard surfaces over time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Inventor: Matti W. Palo
  • Publication number: 20140209135
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a tip assembly for a mobility device such as a cane or walking stick, for example. The tip assembly including a specially shaped extension for enhanced gripping of the surface upon which the associated mobility device is being used. The tip assembly also generally includes a dampening element to assist in dissipating the reverberations of contacting the tip assembly with hard surfaces over time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventor: Matti W. PALO