Lighted walking stick

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the lighted walking stick according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a back view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a right side view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof.

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is an enlarged partial front view showing the grip portion thereof.

The lighted walking stick or cane is used generally by old persons or physically handicapped persons having a necessity to use same to assist walking. This stick or cane has a lighted part (or lamp). This lamp is mounted at the front face of the stick as shown at the middle height portion of the stick, and is activated (or operated) by battery powered electrical energy. Also, some musical notes (or scores) are drawn on a side face of the grip of this stick so as to enhance a decorative effect.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D278387 April 16, 1985 Bixler
D283370 April 15, 1986 Hill
D329133 September 8, 1992 Ragatz
D329822 September 29, 1992 Francisco
D338553 August 24, 1993 Flemming
D408126 April 20, 1999 Hunnicutt, Jr. et al.
D408127 April 20, 1999 Chapman
D417068 November 30, 1999 Swercheck, Sr. et al.
Patent History
Patent number: D427763
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 21, 1999
Date of Patent: Jul 11, 2000
Inventors: Isao Kikuchi (Shimo-onkatamachi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo), Noburu Harada (Edogawa-ku, Tokyo)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Catherine R. Oliver
Law Firm: Browdy and Neimark
Application Number: 0/111,018
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D 3/7
International Classification: 0303;