Stair Aid
Stair Aid is a hands free device that makes any stair way or steps accessible or easier to use by people with knee or some other mobility problem. The portable model is light and small enough to be carried easily in any every day back pack.
The purpose of the product is to reduce the height of each stair by approximately 50%. By doing so the product makes any stair way or step accessible or easier to use by people with knee or some other mobility problem.
Some medical research has shown quite a reduction in muscle strain when the height of each stair has been reduced by 3 inches or so.
I have been having problems with my knee joints. I live in a two stories house. It became very difficult to go upstairs or downstairs and had to stay on ground floor. I came with the idea of reducing the height of each stair by 50%. I made the model A (
FIG 3. (Model C). A portable platform with approximate dimensions: length 16, width 10 and height 3 Inches made of very light material to support the weight of a person. A stretchable pocket is installed on the platform such that different size shoes can enter this pocket and stays with shoe while is being used. A simple Velcro band can also be attached to the platform and be used to strap around the users foot, slipper or shoe.
Climbing the first stair: At the bottom of the stairs the user puts on the Model B on one foot. He uses his other foot to climb the first stair. He puts the foot with Model B on the first stair next to his other foot.
Climbing the second stair: He shifts his weight on to the Model B and climbs to second stair with his other foot. He then puts the foot with Model B on the second stair next to his other foot.
He repeats the motions until he reaches next floor.
Climbing DownstairsTo go down, the user puts on the Model B on one foot and uses it to climb down one stair. He brings the other foot down next to the one wearing the Model B.
He climbs down another stair with the foot wearing the Model B, then brings down the other foot next to it.
He repeats the motions till he reaches the lower floor.
Claims
1. A hands free device structured in shape of a light step installed on the side of each existing stair reduces strain on knees and back when going up and down the stairs or steps.
2. A hands free light portable step with simple slipper mounted on it reduces strain on knees and back when going up and down the stairs or steps.
3. A hands free light portable step with shoe bindings is designed to make the above claim to be used with shoes on indoors or outdoors.
4. A hands free light portable step with scissor jack and shoe bindings designed to be adjustable for stairs/steps with different heights. It reduces strain on knees and back when going up and down the stairs or steps. It can be used indoors or outdoors.
Type: Application
Filed: Mar 9, 2015
Publication Date: Oct 1, 2015
Inventor: Cyrus Fakouri (San Juan Capistrano, CA)
Application Number: 14/642,284