Abstract: An improved cane to assist walking, comprising a shaft, a base and an articulated connection allowing the base to pivot relative to the shaft, depending upon the slope of the surface below the base, the connection characterized in that articulation capability decreases as downward loading on the shaft is increased, and articulation capability increases as downward loading on the shaft is decreased. Articulation capacity may have a path of resistance that guides the user into selected patterns of therapeutic motion.

Abstract: The present stick is comprised of first and second tubes telescopically connected together. The tubes are biased away from each other by a coaxial coil spring. A shaft is positioned within the first tube, and is biased outwardly from an outer end of the first tube by another coaxial coil spring. A cam is attached to an inner end of the shaft. Holes are arranged on the first tube adjacent the cam. Balls are positioned inside the first tube between the cam and the holes. Detents are arranged along the second tube. When the shaft is released, the balls are forced outwardly through the holes and into detents which are aligned with the holes to lock the first and second tubes together. When the shaft is depressed, the balls are retracted by the cam away from the detents and allow the first and second tubes to telescope.

Abstract: A multi-functional walking stick that holds a variety of useful and safety-enhancing tools and devices in an efficient manner that eliminates the need to separately carry similar tools and devices on one's body when walking, hiking, traversing, climbing, and the like.

Abstract: An ergonomically designed walking cane with the sole purpose of reducing the force of impact and the associated impulses along the longitudinal axis of the cane shaft as generated when the cane tip hits the ground during walking. With a systematic approach taken to treat the interfaces between the cane, the user and the ground as a whole system and then followed by detailed analyses backed by human physiological and ergonomic studies, the resultant optimizations and improvements are made to achieve this objective. The resultant reduction in the force of impact and the associated impulses in said walking cane minimizes the risk of injuries such as the Repetitive Strain Injuries and other potential injuries to the wrist, hand, arm shoulder, back, spine, neck and the head. The immediate therapeutic benefits to a user are the lack of any undue fatigue and the almost effortless sensation associated with extended period of use of said ergonomic cane.

Abstract: A two-legged walker useful as a mobility assisting device for those temporarily or permanently disabled or infirm which is supported by the user's hand, not under the user's arms, is both lockably rigid and jointed to mimic and support the walking function of the user, is capable of multiple modes of use, is adjustable in its dimensions to fit the user's height and needs, and is adjustable to support use on stairs.

Abstract: A walking stick is generally known as a lightweight, straight, rigid wooden stick, held in one hand as an aid in walking. POWERFLEX DELUXE WALKING STICKS are a better concept of walking stick. They are designed to be used in pairs, (imagine a cross country skier without skis or snow), as an aid in walking, to relieve strain on lower body joints, (ankles knees, hips), and to exercise and tone the upper body muscles at the same time. The essential feature is the curved and slightly flexible shaft of the stick, which has a shock absorbing and power releasing effect.

Abstract: A cane includes a top. The cane includes a shaft having a first compartment, a second compartment and at least a third compartment. The top is connected to the shaft. The cane includes a first flask for holding fluid and removably disposed in the first compartment. The cane includes a second flask for holding fluid and removably disposed in the second compartment. The cane includes at least a third flask for holding fluid and removably disposed in the third compartment. A method for storing materials in a cane. A method of forming a cane.

Abstract: A walking aid with supplementary features that are communicatively coupled to an integrated timepiece. The combination of the timepiece's intelligent circuitry and memory storage can increase the functionality of the supplementary features integrated therein. The timepiece can also record the use of the supplementary features for later use by the user.

Abstract: A walker apparatus having a frame configured to support a user above a floor thereunder and an upper body support pivotably coupled to the frame to move between a use position and a storage position is shown. The upper body support is adapted to support the forearms of a user and includes a first pair of grip handles. A second pair of grip handles is coupled to the frame spaced apart from the first pair of grip handles. The walker apparatus has a patient measurement device coupled to the frame to measure a vital sign of the user and indicate the measurement on a display. An IV support is coupled to the frame to support a medical device. A base module is configured to hold personal belongings or medical devices. The frame includes upright segments extending from the base module. A seat has a frame member and a seat member. The frame member has a back segment and a seat segment coupled to the back segment.

Abstract: A support apparatus for crutches that can be configured in one position to hold a pair of crutches in an upright position that is convenient for the user to reacquire for use and takes up less floor space than laying the crutches on the floor. In a second configuration the apparatus is stored in a compact area so that it will not interfere with the normal use of the crutch to which it is attached. The apparatus is modular and can be designed to work with a variety of existing or new designs of crutches.

Abstract: The present invention is a self-aligning walking aid that is suitable for use walking on level surfaces and for ascending and descending stairs. Disclosed is a walking aid that is equally stable on level surfaces and on stairs and that does not require any structural or positional changes when transitioning from a level surface to stairs. The preferred embodiment herein discussed is configured so as to limit appropriate graspable frame members so that when lifted by the appropriate pair of handles, the walking aid will swing into alignment with the surface, level surface or stairs, on which it is being used.

Abstract: Walking aid apparatus comprises handle portion and a shaft portion including a ground-contacting ferrule, the shaft portion comprising telescopically-mounted cylindrical spindle and sleeve elements and a spring means acting between seats of said spindle and sleeve elements resiliently to restrain relative axial sliding movement, in which the apparatus includes a sliding friction-reducing means between at least one end of the spring means and the associated seat, whereby the handle portion and the ferrule are axially rotatable to accommodate twisting movement as between the user and the ground in use. The sliding friction-reducing means results in controlled rotation as between the spring means and the spindle and/or elements with considerable benefits to the user in avoiding tortional loading to the twist, elbow and/or shoulder joints which can be especially painful to those who suffer from arthritis.

Abstract: A walking cane holder apparatus allows a walking cane to be removably attached to a person's clothing when not being used and also prevents the cane from falling to the ground when dropped by a user. The walking cane has a walking cane holding attachment having an elongated support member having first and second straps connected together. The first strap has a clothing fastener attached thereto and the second strap has a piece of hook and loop material attached thereto. A piece of hook and loop material is attached to the walking cane for releasably attaching the walking cane to the holding attachment second strap a piece of hook and loop material and has one end of an elongated, flexible, resilient cord attached thereto. The resilient cord has a piece of hook and loop material attached to the other end thereof.

Abstract: A walking cane is disclosed which substantially maintains its position despite attempts to move or deflect the cane. The walking can includes an elongated, longitudinally extending member having a first end and a second end, the first end being shaped and dimensioned for engaging a support surface and the second end being shaped and dimensioned for gripping by an individual using the present walking cane. The walking cane further includes a gyroscope integrally associated with the longitudinally extending member. The gyroscope is selectively rotated to generate angular momentum substantially preventing movement or deflection of the cane from a desired orientation.

Abstract: Apparatus to assist human walking, incorporating in combination first and second longitudinally extending strut members that are relatively movable, longitudinally, and adapted to transmit body associated loading; the first strut member or members operatively connected to a rack and/or to the user's body; the second strut member or members slaved, i.e. operatively connected to the user's foot or feet, ankles or shoes, to move therewith; and a control that responds to step-by-step treading to control relative movement of the strut members. Such loading is controllably transferred back and forth between left and right pairs of strut members, in response to treading.

Abstract: A cane and stirrup assembly comprising an upright cane having a lower portion, a stirrup located at one side of the cane lower portion, the stirrup including a first side having connection to the cane lower portion, a second side opposite the first side, and a lowermost support for the shoe or foot or sock of the user, and a brace attached to the stirrup second side and also operatively attached to the cane above a connection to transmit loading from the stirrup second side to the cane.

Abstract: There is a walking cane, for supporting and balancing a user, and allowing a user to retard forward motion. The walking cane includes a base, having a wheel rotatably coupled thereto. The cane further includes a braking member, coupled to and positioned relatively above the base, having a contact portion that contacts the wheel to retard the wheel's rotation when a threshold downward force is applied to the cane.

Abstract: A convertible cane assembly comprises a pair of canes which can be used separately by a cane user. The canes include connections for securing the canes in side-by-side relation to provide a single cane which can be used in a normal manner. An important feature of the connections is the ability to easily separate the canes. In the single cane version, loads are preferably transferred through the entire length of both canes, meaning that the connections do not have to carry substantial loads.

Abstract: A walking aid stabilizing device that is useful for stabilizing walking aids when a user in travels over compressible and uneven areas and substances. The stabilizing device includes at least one entirely exteriorly mountable fastener for enabling the apparatus to be quickly and easily attached to and detached from the exterior of solid or hollow walking aids, such as canes, crutches, walkers, or the like, having standard and non-standard diameters or circumferential shapes. The device further includes a ground engagement member that may be quickly and easily disposed into an operative first operative ground engaging position and a second inoperative position. The ground engagement member has perforated areas to permit the passage of snow or wet sand, mud or earth which could otherwise clog the ground engagement member in use.

Abstract: A hand-held walking device with a lower storage compartment section having a generally u-shaped forward access area within. The walking device has an upper concealed compartment section an removeable top panel under which several hidden compartments an retractable drawer/ shelf are stored. The walker includes a generally u-shaped support handle.

Abstract: An orthotic walker comprises an orthosis (60) mounted on a wheeled frame (10) which includes a first or rearward transverse frame member (11) having thereon an attachment device (17) for releasably mounting a support member (20) adapted to carry said orthosis (60) and a connection assembly (13, 33) for the releasable connection of forwardly extending lateral frame members (30) with an optional removable forward transverse frame member (50). The first frame member (11) carries a pair of laterally spaced wheels (16) and the lateral frame members (30) each carry a further wheel (41) at the forward end thereof. Several interchangeable lateral frame members (30, 30A) are provided whereby the overall width of the frame (10) can be varied by selecting lateral frame members (32, 32A) of differing size. The support member (20) which carries the orthosis (60) is one of a plurality of interchangeable support members (20, 20A) provided in a range of sizes to suit patients of differing height and weight.

Abstract: The abstract of the disclosure of this new and improved variable weighted and adjustable therapeutic cane is to provide an improved method to allow elderly and/or disabled people to administer self-rehabilitation through the use of a variable weighted cane that will restore muscles strength with each and every step taken. The new and improved variable weighted and height adjustable therapeutic cane will also assist and elderly person to identify space due to the initial weight and color of the therapeutic cane.

Abstract: A cane includes a top. The cane includes a shaft having a first compartment, a second compartment and at least a third compartment. The top is connected to the shaft. The cane includes a first flask for holding fluid and removably disposed in the first compartment. The cane includes a second flask for holding fluid and removably disposed in the second compartment. The cane includes at least a third flask for holding fluid and removably disposed in the third compartment. A method for storing materials in a cane. A method of forming a cane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a detachable hip or thigh support mounted on top of a conventional forearm or elbow crutch instead of the crutch handle, which is removed and used on a strut attached to the crutch tube. The preferred embodiment of the invention uses a bicycle saddle as support. The user sits on the saddle much in the same manner as he would sit on a bicyle. He may rest his foot on an additional foot rest at the tip of the crutch. The invention allows a fully non-weightbearing gait which requires far less strength, especially in the arms, than the three-point gait with conventional crutches. The user controls the crutch tube of the device with the handle and the foot rest. It is recommendable to use an additional conventional crutch on the unaffected side for better control of balance.

Abstract: A walk assistance device includes a handle and a base connected to a lower end of the handle. Two brake members extend from two ends of the base and two frames are pivotally connected to the base. Each of the frames has two wheels connected thereto, a gap is defined between each of the brake members and the wheels. A spring is connected between each of the frames and the brake members when pushing the handle toward the wheels which are pushed upward by the ground to contact the brake members.

Abstract: An improved crutch consists of a crutch pad, a main tube, an auxiliary tube, a handgrip and an adjustment tube. The adjustment tube is coupled with the main tube through the bottom end of the main tube to form an integrated body therewith and are extensible and adjustable to a length desired to suit users' requirements. The auxiliary tube is fastened to one side of the main tube. The hand grip is bridged between the main tube and the auxiliary tube to form a firm and steady crutch.

Abstract: A walking cane is disclosed which substantially maintains its position despite attempts to move or deflect the cane. The walking can includes an elongated, longitudinally extending member having a first end and a second end, the first end being shaped and dimensioned for engaging a support surface and the second end being shaped and dimensioned for gripping by an individual using the present walking cane. The walking cane further includes a gyroscope integrally associated with the longitudinally extending member. The gyroscope is selectively rotated to generate angular momentum substantially preventing movement or deflection of the cane from a desired orientation.

Abstract: A crutch coupling system for holding two crutches in a static relationship with respect to each other. The crutch coupling system includes a first coupling assembly, which is connected to a first walking aid and provides a magnetic force for facilitating the coupling of a pair of walking aids; and a second coupling assembly, which is similarly connected to a second walking aid and is magnetically attracted to the first coupling assembly such that the second coupling assembly is selectively couplable to the first coupling assembly when the first and second coupling assemblies are in close physical proximity.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for use with a cane to facilitate picking up small objects from the floor. The apparatus, which is removably attachable to a cane, includes an actuator to be pivotally mounted near the handle of the cane, a grasping member pivotally mounted near the tip of the cane, and a cable mechanism, having a tubular sheath, extending along the cane to transmit motion between the actuator and the grasping member.

Abstract: A lightweight walking stick for providing stability when used in water which includes a hollow shaft having an upper handgrip and which shaft defines a chamber which retains water to provide ballast by way of vertically spaced openings spaced from a lower ground engaging end of the staff, such that water is permitted to fill and add weight to the lower portion of the staff when the stick is in use.

Abstract: A mechanic's body support including first and second horizontally-oriented and spaced-apart base rails and first and second spaced-apart support rails. Each of the support rails has one end connected to a respective one of the first and second base rails and diverging upwardly from and along the length of the base rails for supporting a mechanic in an elevated position over the engine compartment of a motor vehicle. A chest pad and a knee pad are mounted in spaced-apart relation between the support rails for securing the support rails in a fixed, spaced-apart relation, and for supporting the chest and knees of the mechanic.

Abstract: A tent pole and a connecting structure thereof include a shaft tube part of a prescribed length formed at an end portion of the tent pole, a stopper disposed outside a slanted part of the shaft tube part to restrict an inserted depth of the shaft tube part and a finishing member disposed at the end portion of the shaft tube part. The shaft tube part is inserted into the tent pole, and the finishing member performs a buffering action to the collision of the shaft tube part of the tent pole against the end portion of another tent pole to be connected with the shaft tube part when the tent poles are connected.

Abstract: A stabilizing cane attachment for supporting a user upon sandy and snow covered surfaces. The stabilizing cane attachment includes a support member having a bore extending therethrough and being adapted mount at a bottom end portion of a cane; and also includes a first stopper member being adapted to securely attach about the cane above the support member to prevent the support member from coming off the cane; and further includes a second stopper member being adapted to securely attach about a bottom end of the cane.

Abstract: A stageless adjusting/locating device for various kinds of sticks enables both right-handed user and left-handed users to conveniently stagelessly adjust the length of a stick. The stick is composed of multiple telescopic fitting tubes including mother fitting tubes and daughter fitting tubes nested in the mother fitting tubes. The adjusting/locating device is disposed at each of the mother and daughter fitting tubes. The adjusting/locating device includes a screw member formed by a threaded rod having outer threads and a locking member composed of two semicylindrical bodies mating with the threaded rod. A fastening ring is fixedly fitted around the locking member. The inner circumferential faces of the two semicylindrical bodies are formed with inner threads. An upper and a lower end of the inner threads are formed with thick sections converging from thin sections. The inner wall faces of the thick sections are formed with semielliptic arch faces.

Abstract: A covering for the underarm support of a medical crutch that provides extra padding and comfort to the patient using the crutch. The crutch underarm support covering consists of a flexible sheet material, e.g., a fabric, that forms the outer and inner faces of the cover having a peripheral edge. The complete peripheral edge of the pad is expandable and recoverable and thereby facilitates both fastening the cover to the underarm support of a crutch as well as reversing the pad faces. Preferably, a cushioning element is disposed in a pocket between the inner and outer faces. The complete peripheral edge of the pad is made expandable and recoverable by the insertion of either an elastic or non-elastic material capable of gathering the edge.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for standing a first crutch and a second crutch, each crutch having a front and a rear bow, each bow having an upper end and a lower end, each crutch having an arm piece spanning between the upper ends of its front and rear bows, and each crutch having a foot piece spanning between the lower ends of its front and rear bows, the apparatus and method comprising elements and steps of providing a “U” bracket, the “U” having a front arm and a rear arm, said arms defining a crutch foot receiving space; mounting the “U” bracket between the front and rear bows of the first crutch so that the front and rear arms of the “U” bracket extend upwardly; extending the foot piece and lower bow ends of the second crutch into the crutch foot receiving space of the “U” bracket; and placing the arm piece of the second crutch and the foot piece of the first crutch upon a ground surface, allowing the first crutch and second crutch to stand, supporti

Abstract: An improved wading staff of the type having a shaft, a tip, and a hand grip, the shaft having a longitudinal axis, the hand grip having a top end and a bottom end, the hand grip having a longitudinal axis, the tip being connected to the bottom end of the shaft, the bottom end of the hand grip being connected to the top end of the shaft. The improvement is to arrange the hand grip so that the longitudinal axis of the hand grip is spaced apart from the longitudinal axis of the shaft, the angle between the longitudinal axis of the hand grip and the longitudinal axis of the shaft being less than about twenty degrees.

Abstract: A cane clip attachment for securing a cane to a user's clothing when not using the cane. The cane clip attachment includes a clip member being adapted to be attached to a cane and being adapted to clip upon clothing of a user; and also includes cane-attaching members for attaching the clip member to the cane.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for enabling persons with paresis of lower limbs to walk.

Abstract: An illuminating walking stick includes an elongated rod provided at a top with a T-shaped handle, wherein the T-shaped handle is formed with a longitudinal chamber provided at a front end with a lighting assembly and at a rear end with a switch electrically connected with the lighting assembly by two electrical wires, so that the lighting assembly will be turned on or off by controlling the switch.

Abstract: A walking cane having a multifunctional handle, where the handle, which outwardly appears to be a conventional handle, is comprised of articulating elements which can be rotated outwardly, therein transforming the handle into a tripod like structure. The cane then becomes self-standing when inverted. Magnets are used to hold the articulating elements in position in the unified form, and the proximity of these magnets may have some therapeutic value.

Abstract: Stick structure which is resiliently extensible and adjustable in length. The adjustment of length of the stick can be easily achieved by both right-handed and left-handed users. The stick includes multiple fitting tubes nested in each other and an adjusting/locating device and a resilient extensible device disposed at the fitting sections of the fitting tubes. When clockwise or counterclockwise rotating any of the fitting tubes, the rotary body is rotated along therewith to forcedly stretch apart the damper to tightly abut against the inner circumference of another fitting tube so as to easily adjust the length of the stick and fix the stick. In addition, in accordance with different using environments, the stick is freely resiliently extensible to a certain extent.

Abstract: An umbrella with quick connect and rotatable coupling including an umbrella portion having a handle portion. The handle portion has a lower end with an opening formed therein. A main body is coupled with respect to a handle bar. The main body has a generally cylindrical configuration defined by an upper end, a lower end, and an intermediate extent therebetween. The upper end has a connector pin extending outwardly therefrom. The connector pin is receivable within the opening formed in the lower end of the handle portion of the umbrella portion.

Abstract: A training apparatus for walking includes a pair of identical support assemblies each of which has a generally vertical member, the upper end of which is connected to a generally horizontal member. An end of the horizontal member includes a loop which accepts the forearm of a user. The user walks with the apparatus in a manner similar to walking with a pair of canes while a child grasps the vertical members and gains confidence while learning to walk.

Abstract: A directionally illuminated walking aid has a walking-aid shaft (1) that is predeterminedly transparent with, an internal light (4, 20) directed vertically from a top reflector (2) towards a bottom cap (3) from which vertical reflectors (5) may be extended upwards for reflecting light (6) forward and/or radially from intermediate the top reflector and a bottom reflector (8). Opposite and/or intermediate the vertical reflectors are light rings (15, 16, 17) in non-reflector portions of the walking-aid shaft to allow emission of light reflected from the vertical reflectors. The walking-aid shaft is a leg of a cane (9), crutch (10), walker (11) or other walking aid. An electrical source (13) in the walking aid is switched selectively from proximate a handle (39) of the walking aid. The internal light can be steady, pulsatile, incandescent, fluorescent or other type of electrical light. The current source can be storable, chargeable and/or plug-in.

Abstract: A walking cane having a multifunctional handle, where the handle, which outwardly appears to be a conventional handle, is comprised of articulating elements which can be rotated outwardly, therein transforming the handle into a tripod like structure. The cane then becomes self-standing when inverted. Magnets are used to hold the articulating elements in position in the unified form, and the proximity of these magnets may have some therapeutic value.

Abstract: A safety-enhancing decorative walking cane made of PETG transparent materials with a reflective foil or garland lining lining can be used not only as a fashion accessory in daytime but, most importantly at night as a safety feature.

Abstract: An illuminated walking assistance apparatus in the form of a staff having a light pipe in the lower portion thereof which provides diffused illumination in the immediate vicinity of the apparatus and at the same time, a bright light visible for a substantial distance to alert or signal others.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a pole provided with a quick-releasing interchangeable lateral support extension, especially a walking, skiing, alpine skiing or other sports pole. Around the lower end of the pole (1) is injection molded a sleeve socket (2) from which a guide projection (3) and a locking projection (4) protrude. The lateral support extension sleeve (6, 8) includes a resilient tongue (12), below which there is a receiving aperture (14) for the locking projection (4). The sleeve also includes a guide groove (11) for receiving the guide projection (3). The lateral support extension (5) is easy to detach by turning the resilient tongue (12) outwards.

Abstract: A walking assistance device for assisting ambulatory movement of a user afflicted with Parkinson's disease is disclosed. The device includes a body member, a shaft member fixedly disposed in a lower end portion of the body member so as to extend generally in a first horizontal direction, a longitudinal projection member disposed rotatably about the shaft member so as to extend in a direction perpendicular to the shaft member, and a mass member integrally formed with and disposed so as to oppose to the longitudinal projection member in a diametric direction of the shaft member.