Abstract: A walker comprises: a cross brace having an end sleeve on each end, N-shaped leg extensions, a lock body having a housing and a block having an axis hole, wherein the leg extension is covered by the end sleeve, the lock body is provided on top of the end sleeve, the leg extension and the lock body are provided with a pin hole and a connecting pin hole respectively at corresponding positions and fixed by a lock pin, the housing of the lock body is provided with a hole for sub axis, the block is connected inside the housing by a sub axis passing through the hole for sub axis and the axis hole, the end sleeve is provided with an orientation hole, a flange for fitting with the orientation hole is provided at the bottom of the block in the housing, a stretch part with a bearing rod is provided inside the leg extension, and the bearing rod leans against the upper portion of the block above the axis hole by passing through a through hole on the leg extension.

Abstract: A posterior walker is disclosed comprising: a foldable, tubular frame; adjustable handles; wheels, including anti-rollback wheels in the back and pivoting wheels in the front; a flexible, adjustable lower back support strap; features to adjust the handling and stability of the walker to meet the mobility and standing needs of persons with unsteady gait and standing posture, namely an adjustable weighting means; and optionally backpack storage. In one embodiment, the adjustable weighting means is provided by use of weighted stability cuffs.

Abstract: A walker frame is provided which has a generally open space frame and has handle portions that are cantilevered.

Abstract: A walk aiding apparatus. An electric gear motor is attachable to a frame of a wheeled walker device and includes a first sprocket rotatably coupled to the gear motor. A rotatable cam shaft is stabilized by a pair of bearings, the cam shaft having a second sprocket coupled thereto. A set of cams are adjustably mounted to the cam shaft. A belt extends between the first and second sprockets. A battery is selectably coupled to the electric gear motor through an electrical switch, the electric gear motor being energized when the electrical switch is actuated. The electric gear motor, when energized, rotates the cam shaft and, in turn, the cams, such that the cams periodically contact a surface to effect movement of the wheels of the walker device with respect to the surface.

Abstract: The present invention is a gait therapy device which facilitates the lower extremities particularly the action of flexion at the hip and knee to aid a patient in assisted ambulation, as well as knee, foot and ankle action. The gait trainer apparatus comprises: (a) a moveable frame adapted to move along the ground; (b) at least one motion responsive wheel attached to the frame and adapted to contact the ground and to turn as the frame moves along the ground, and at least one wheel having an offset motion portion having a right side and left side; (c) a left foot attachment, the left foot attachment connected to the left side of the offset motion portion by a flexible or elastic member; and (d) a right foot attachment, the right foot attachment connected to the right side of the offset motion portion by a flexible or elastic member.

Abstract: A device (1) for guiding a child's first steps, comprising a body (11) mounted on wheels (5, 6) and provided with an upper part (7) having a handgrip or handle (12) which the child grips to support itself during the first steps. The handle (12) can assume a plurality of stable positions corresponding to different handle heights from a surface (P) on which the wheels (5, 6) rest, hence enabling the child to grip the handle (12) with the correct posture at different stages of its growth.

Abstract: The present invention is to claim a walker for both child and adult users, which comprises two supporting units and a connecting unit transversely connecting the two supporting units at the front sides thereof wherein a horizontal rod is provided between two leg portions of each said supporting unit. Therein, each said horizontal rod has two slots at the opposite ends and two sliding joints are mounted on the supporting units in the manner that the ends of the horizontal rod can be received by the sliding joints and two pin members can be respectively pierced through one of the sliding joint and the corresponding slot. Further, two sets of clutch members each having a toothed portion for being detachably engaged with each other are provided between the ends of the telescopic members of the connecting unit and the adjacent supporting units.

Abstract: A brace for a walker has a body and two mounting clamps. The body has two ends and an internal cavity a through hole. The internal cavity is defined longitudinally in the body. The mounting clamps are cylindrical, are formed respectively on and protrude longitudinally respectively from the ends of the body, are mounted respectively around the legs, and each mounting bracket has a longitudinal mounting slot, an inner surface, multiple mounting posts and multiple mounting recesses. The longitudinal mounting slot is formed diametrically opposite to the end of the body. The mounting posts are formed on the inner surface of the mounting bracket. The mounting recesses are formed in the inner surface of the mounting bracket.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a patient aid device, such as a walker (W), includes the steps of molding a polymer or plastic connector (60) over first and second metal structural members (22, CB) to maintain the structural members in a first geometrical relationship. After the plastic has cured, the method includes the step of rotating the first structural member or front leg (22) relative to the plastic connector (60) to form an integral hinge without any seam in the plastic. The resultant walker includes front legs (22) hinged via the connectors (60) at opposite ends of the front cross brace (CB). The front leg (22) and rear leg (24) of each side frame (SF1, SF2) of the walker are interconnected by a lower cross brace (40) that has plastic preferably molded about the entire periphery of each leg.

Abstract: A foldable walker in one embodiment includes right and left side frames, a front frame, and a seat including two U-shaped seat frame members pivotably connected together and each including a toothed member along a lower portion at either end, two side links each having one end pivotably secured to the front frame and the other end pivotably secured to the seat pivot, and a canopy mounted on the seat. Lifting a middle of the seat and continuously pushing one seat frame member toward the front frame will fold one seat frame member downward toward the other seat frame member, counterclockwise pivot one ends of the links relative to the front frame, pivot the other ends of the links about the seat pivots, and fold the seat with the front frame by engaging the toothed members of one seat frame member with that of the other seat frame member.

Abstract: A walker device including a walking aid and a lifting arm attached to, and extending in an approximate vertical direction from, the walking aid. The walking aid may include two front legs and two back legs. The walking aid may include two or more wheels attached to the bottom of the two front legs and/or two back legs. The walking aid may be a multiple-legged cane. The walking aid may be a wheeled mobility device. The lifting arm may include a gripping handle positioned at its approximate distal end.

Abstract: A walker is disclosed having two sets of handles positioned for rising from and lowering to a seated position in addition to serving as a walking aid. The walker comprises a frame having a front section comprising a pair of front vertical supports and a rigid cross-piece, and two side sections each comprising a rear vertical support having a load-bearing axis formed through a ground-engaging point, rigid connectors connecting the side sections to the front section, a first pair of handles positioned to support a user in a standing or walking position, and a second pair of handles positioned below and to the rear of the first set of handles to support a user in rising from or lowering to a seated position, in which the geometric centers of each of the second pair of handles is positioned to the rear of the load-bearing axis of each of the rear vertical supports.

Abstract: A walker is made adjustable for various sizes of persons, including grossly obese persons. The walker includes two side support members, each of which has a front leg, a back leg, and a cross leg connecting the two legs. A braced sleeve assembly is positioned on the front leg of each side support member. The braced sleeve assembly has an elongated first sleeve dimensioned to slide over the front leg, an elongated second sleeve extending horizontally and inwardly from the elongated first sleeve, and a support brace extending at an angle from one sleeve to the other sleeve. The second sleeve has a set of spaced positioning holes. A releasable latch is mounted to the elongated first sleeve. The walker further includes a cross bar dimensioned to slide inside the second sleeves of the braced sleeve assemblies.

Abstract: A support unit for supporting a user's leg upon a walker includes a support body which is configured to engage and retain a portion of a user's leg and an attachment system for affixing the support body to a walker.

Abstract: A carrier for retaining an oxygen bottle said carrier comprising a flexible open-top container adapted for maintaining a close fitting relationship with an oxygen bottle, said container including an upper mouth portion made at least partially from a stiff material to enable an oxygen bottle to be loaded therein vertically; and a flexible upper bottle retaining portion, for preventing said bottle from falling out of said carrier.

Abstract: A system for assisting a seated person to stand that may include a walker and a lifting arm attached to the walker that extends in an approximate vertical direction from the walker. The walker may include two front legs and two rear legs, and the lifting arm may extend telescopically from one of the front legs.

Abstract: A walker includes a universal mount adapted to interchangeably receive multiple different attachments useful for a patient using the walker. A single walker may have an array of attachments adapted to be interchangeably used by a particular user. Alternatively, a care provider may stock a single walker available for use by many different patients, because individual needs may be met by the different attachments that may be interchangeably used with the mount on the single walker.

Abstract: A walking aid has been configured with static padding and air bags to protect the user in case of a fall. The air bags are generally not deployed. However, the walking aid has a tilt sensor which, when a fall is detected, triggers air bag ignitors. In one embodiment, the tilt sensor may comprise one or an array of sensors, and may further be coupled through microprocessor control to a dynamic active suspension that controls both the height of the walker and the height of individual legs such that the walker will land softly, while adjusting individual leg heights where necessary or appropriate to stabilize the user to reduce the chance of a fall. In addition to providing more extensive protection for the user, the walking aid has several additional options which increase the comfort and convenience it offers.

Abstract: A child walker is provided that includes a frame having a plurality of wheels. The walker includes a handle that is positionable in a first position and a second position. A seat is attached to the frame when the handle is in the first position. When the handle is in the second position, it is positioned to be gripped by a standing child.

Abstract: A cane having a base having at least one wheel, a substantially vertical member connected to the base, a brake within the vertical member, the brake including at least one actuator and a brake pad and a hand grip proximate the actuator wherein the brake is engageable by the application of a substantially downward force from a user's hand while the user's hand is on the hand grip and a method for using same. A cane having a brake releasable and engageable by the substantially downward force of a user's hand while the user's hand substantially continuously maintains a grip on the cane and while the user walks beside the cane. A cane having a plurality of hand grips, an upright member connected to the plurality of hand grips, a base, having wheels, connected to the upright member, a brake connected to each of the plurality of hand grips wherein the brake is engageable by a hand having a substantially continuous grip on any of the plurality of hand grips.

Abstract: A vertically adjustable crutch that attaches, detaches and reverses to a handicap walker, quickly and without tools, providing combined support of both medical aids. This crutch involves no handgrip allowing user to maintain the comfort of same walker handgrip. A crutch being a three section assembly with first and third sections made slidable into second center body section, for top and bottom adjustments. A crutch having clips attached to center and lower sections for attaching to both top and lower rails of the walker. Each clip having a non-skid material on its underside preventing slippage or metal-to-metal contact. Each clip also having an h/l strap attached to secure accidental or unintentional release. The crutch may be designed with a 1? offset to its center section vertical side rails to accommodate bottom clip to position at top center of bottom walker rail, insuring positive bearing weight.

Abstract: A walking aid is disclosed. The aid is generally in the form of a frame having first and second pairs of legs which are arranged to be relatively pivotable. By application of pressure to a suitable positioned handle, the aid can be made to advance forwards with minimal effort required by the user.

Abstract: An infant walker that provides a safe and confined mechanism in which a child may effectively development the requisite stability and/or balance for proper walking skills and associated motor coordination, and wherein the infant walker is aesthetically pleasing to promote eager utilization of the walker by a child.

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.

Abstract: A handle grip for ambulatory aid appliances has a soft top portion and a rigid body portion. The handle grips may be attached to a wheeled ambulatory aid appliance such as a rolling walker, wheelchair, stroller and the like in a selected position to provide a comfortable and secure hand grip to a user of the ambulatory aid.

Abstract: A lightweight, foldable device for the partial weight bearing during walking and gait training is provided. The lightweight, partial weight bearing suspension walker is made from two frames that are pivotally attached and can be folded at the pivot point for storage or transport. The apparatus can be adjusted to fit over wide treadmills or wheelchairs and through narrow doors. The apparatus includes two fail-safe lift and support devices to insure patient safety in case of unintentional release by the operator.

Abstract: A walker includes a frame and two frame supports. The frame supports provide arms and legs and are coupled to the frame to support the arms in elevated positions above ground underlying the frame.

Abstract: An adult walker for use by persons in need of ambulatory assistance includes laterally spaced first and second collapsible side frame units to allow a user to collapse first and second collapsible side frame units between an unfolded use position and a folded storage position.

Abstract: An assistive walking rear entry device including a main frame, elongated upright body weight support members connected to each side portion of the main frame and two elongated leg members connected to each body support member one extending forwardly, the other extending rearwardly, each leg member including a rollable member attached to a distal end portion thereof. An elongated seat is attached to and supported on a lower portion of a centerpost, the centerpost being supported on the main frame. Rearwardly opening lateral torso supports are attached to the upper portion of the centerpost and make supporting contact with the thoracic area and for propelling the device during a walking gait. The seat is positioned against the perennial region to support the pelvis and to help propel the device on a “hands free” basis.

Abstract: An illuminated convalescent walker including a first inverted U-shaped tubular support member defining first and second leg members and a first handle member. There is a second inverted U-shaped tubular support member defining third and fourth leg members and a second handle member. At least one adjoining member is affixed to the first and third leg members for connecting the first and second inverted U-shaped tubular support members together. An illumination device is disposed within a predetermined portion of at least one of the leg members for providing light to increase visibility onto a walking path of a user. A power source is disposed within at least one of the first and second handle members and connected to the illumination device for providing energy thereto.

Abstract: A walker for assisting physically challenged persons to move around. The walker comprises a frame with wheels mounted on it for traveling over a surface. Oxygen tank supports are mounted on the seat and are adapted to receive oxygen bottles therein. A counterbalance is mounted on the frame to counteract the weight of any oxygen bottles received in the tank supports and thereby maintain the stability and balance of the walker.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cordless braking system for a mobility-aiding device, such as a wheeled walker (a rollator) or a transport chair. The cordless braking system includes a brake actuating linkage, disposed inside the leg and handlebar members of the mobility-aiding device, which extends during height adjustment of the handlebars. The brake-actuating linkage and the leg/handlebar of the mobility-aiding device are designed to enable a locking pin or bolt to extend all the way therethrough to ensure that all of the height-adjustable members are secured together during use.

Abstract: A wheelchair is disclosed having two adjustment structures for allowing adjustment of the elevation of two handlebars relative to the two parallel vertical main frame bars thereof, each adjustment structure including a holder block fixedly provided at the top of the respective vertical main frame bar to accommodate the respective handlebar, a holding down block movably mounted in the holder block, and a locking lever pivoted to the holder block for moving a locating rod into one of a vertically aligned series of locating holes at the respective handlebar and forcing the holding down block against the respective handlebar.

Abstract: A stick mounted with casters, a lower end of a stick main body in which extensible vertical rods are connected to both ends of a grip extending in a horizontal direction is connected to a rectangular horizontal loading table. The vertical rods are self-standing through casters fixed at four corners of a lower face of the horizontal loading table, and a bag is detachably attached on the horizontal loading table. The outer diameter of a wheel of the caster is 30 to 60 mm, and the caster is attached to the horizontal loading table such that a rotational shaft can rotate in the horizontal plane. The grip of the stick main body extends along a longitudinal direction of the horizontal loading table. The vertical rods are curved or tilted so that the grip is located at a central section of the horizontal loading table.

Abstract: A mobile support system having a central region that allows the legs to move in an unobstructed manner and providing an upper body support assembly where the weight is distributed between the elbow region and hand region of the individual for a desirable weight distribution for assisted bipedal motion such as walking or running.

Abstract: An infant walker that provides a safe and confined mechanism in which a child may effectively development the requisite stability and/or balance for proper walking skills and associated motor coordination, and wherein the infant walker is aesthetically pleasing to promote eager utilization of the walker by a child.

Abstract: To illuminate the ground across which one walks with a walking member, such as a cane or a walker, a light is provided in a handle attachable to the walking member. The handle includes a light producing means, a battery, and a switch for turning on and off the light.

Abstract: A rollator with a tubular frame assembly includes a pair of U-shaped side frames connected by a front brace. Each side frame has a cross bar that extends between front legs and back legs of the frame. The side frames are pivotably attached to the front brace so that the side frames can fold inwardly. The rollator has a molded rigid seat that is mounted on pivot brackets to allow it to pivot upwardly out of the way of the user. The pivot brackets have an offset axis of rotation so that the seat is arranged in a curved area of the front brace when pivoted upwardly.

Abstract: A walker has a first generally U-shaped frame member with a front and rear leg and a second generally U-shaped frame member with a front and rear leg. Castors are rotatably attached to each front leg such that the castors face each other and each are attached by passing a bolt through the castor and receiving the bolt within a screw boss within the respective leg. A lower bracket with a base and an annular flange and an upper bracket with a resilient C-clip, axially aligned with the lower bracket, are each attached to one of the legs and allow a cane to be removably secured within the two brackets.

Abstract: A moving device (1) capable of being operated easily and safely to move a person between various types of beds and chairs by supporting the femoral region and backbone of a person to be moved instead of by suspending the person to be moved by a belt or supporting the axillas and knees of the person, comprising a body frame (4) having a pair of right and left front wheels (2) and rear wheels (3) and having an open rear side, a column (14) erected on the body frame, a pair of right and left side seat parts (32) provided on a pair of right and left side arms (31) fixed to the column, a handrail frame body (46) fixed to the column and having an open rear side, a backbone supporting part (48) disposed at the rear of the seat parts, and a lifting mechanism capable of lifting the seat parts vertically, wherein the arms are formed in a crank-shape and connected pivotally to the column through longitudinal shafts positioned at the front of the knees of the person to be moved, and the seat parts are rotated eccentrical

Abstract: A recreational assistance device having a streamline shaped substantially open main body with four large pneumatic tires to allow the device to move easily over rough terrain. The device is equipped with a braking system including at least one brake handle. A safety harness may be secured to the braking system and worn by a user to automatically actuate the braking system if the person falls, slips or stumbles when jogging or walking. The handle bars and other upper portions of the device are preferably padded and the rear wheels have associated movable stops to allow the device to be stopped and held in a rest or stop position. The four-wheel recreational assistance device may be provided with telescoping supporting arms for a carrying bag for holding packages or other materials.

Abstract: A walker for aiding an individual rising from or returning to a seated position is disclosed. The walker comprises a frame structure including a first side frame having a first anterior leg and a first posterior leg, a second side frame having a second anterior leg and a second posterior leg, and a center frame connecting the first side frame and the second side frame. The walker further includes a first support assembly attached to the first anterior leg of the first side frame, the first support assembly including a first support handle being rotatable in a plane substantially perpendicular to the axis of the first anterior leg. Thus, the first support handle is effective in aiding the individual rising from or returning to the seated position.

Abstract: A bicycle seat supported generally by a tubular V-shaped configuration with an offset seat post to allow for padded leg cradle supports, padded handles and adjusting handle grip bars. The bottom of the ergonomically designed offset walker frame has an adjustable rubber tip for height adjustment. The seat is on a fixed top post. The position can be adjusted up and down in height, forward and back and front to back. Using the handle grips the user can straddle the bicycle seat and rest the injured limb on the leg cradle supports without having to strap the injured limb to the walker frame. The walker frame has been ergonomically designed for balance. The tubular construction is comprised of a number of offsetting bends and spacers, which offset the leg cradle to the proper distance for comfort and balance.

Abstract: A collapsible walker for providing a user with a walking aid that would be designed for greater comfort and mobility. The collapsible walker includes a base assembly that has perimeter wall. The base member is substantially hollow. The base assembly substantially encircles a user. A plurality of wheels is operationally coupled to a lower end of the base assembly. The plurality of wheels facilitating rolling the base assembly along a horizontal support surface such as a floor. A hand hold portion is operationally coupled to an upper end of the base assembly. The hand hold portion facilitating assistance by a care-giver during use.

Abstract: A device is provided for enabling persons with paresis of lower limbs to walk. The device has vertical elements comprising an upper member and the lower member, each being adjustable in relation to each other. The vertical elements are interconnected by a jacket consisting of a three sided frame with two shorter sides and one longer side, joined together by corners at their respective ends, where the remaining longer side constitutes a closure. One of the connectors is pivotally attached to a connecting bar at the shorter side of the jacket frame, and the other is disconnectedly connected to a lock mounted at the end of another connecting bar of the opposite shorter side of the jacket frame. The shorter sides of the jacket frame, having mounted to them, from above, two adjustable armpit supports. The device has clamping rings for a user's thighs which are mounted to their respective connectors, which in turn are mounted adjustably and pivotally to the vertical elements.

Abstract: A mobile, rehabilitative walker is configured for use outdoors on an irregular or rough support surface. The walker includes a support frame, configured for supporting a person in an upright position, having a plurality of frame members defining an open rear end and an interior space sized for receiving a wheelchair. A plurality of wheels are rotatably coupled to the support frame, and configured for multidirectional movement on the support surface. A support harness is vertically suspended from a rotatable upper rail of the support frame. A crank mechanism is coupled to the upper rail, and configured to rotate the upper rail to draw the support harness upward. The crank mechanism includes a crank handle located near the rear end of the support frame to facilitate rotation of the upper rail.

Abstract: A combined device includes a frame unit that has support braces located to provide support for a person entering or exiting the device and which are located to provide maximum stability to the device, even if the user has impaired balance, yet will not interfere with use of the device with a table or a desk. The device can be easily modified for use as either a wheelchair, or as a walker, or as a sitting chair.

Abstract: Ambulatory apparatus for aiding a user in going on foot comprising a walker including transparent receptacles having opposing upper and lower ends, handled structure supported by the upper ends, feet each carried by one of the lower ends and decorative filling contained by the receptacles between the upper and lower ends.

Abstract: A locking assembly is disclosed for use with a walker having foldable side members. The locking assembly includes a locking pin movable between a first position in which the corresponding side member is held in a locked, unfolded state and a second position in which the side member is in an unlocked, folded state. A lock plate extends transversely to the longitudinal axis of the corresponding side member, and includes an aperture adapted to receive a locking end of the locking pin when the pin is in its first position. A lever is coupled to the locking pin such that when the lever is pivoted by upwardly applied pressure, the locking pin is moved from its first position to its second position to permit rotation of the corresponding side member to its folded state.

Abstract: A walker and tray combination, together with a method of providing the same, is shown and described. The combination includes a first pair of spaced-apart legs connected to one another by a first upper connecting bar extending between respective points adjacent an upper end of each of the first pair of legs. The combination also includes a second pair of spaced-apart legs connected to one another by a second upper connecting bar extending between respective points adjacent an upper end of each of the second pair of legs. At least one strut connects the first pair of legs to the second pair of legs, and a connector is configured to selectively retain the tray in one of a primary position or a secondary position. The method includes the steps of configuring the tray to be selectively connectable to the walker in one of a primary position or a secondary position.