Abstract: A collapsible side wheeled walker accommodates a user walking to one side of the walker while holding the walker and supporting at least a portion of the user's weight on the walker. The walker can be collapsed in a tripod-like manner into a compact configuration that is easily transported and stowed.

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 sitting and standing assisting apparatus is described in which a platform has a front edge and opposed side edges joined to the front edge. An assist frame is mounted to the platform with an upright leg part adjacent each side edge. The upright leg parts are spaced forwardly of the front edge. The upright leg parts include upper ends with hand grips that are elevationally adjustable. The assist frames are adjustable toward and away from the side edges.

Abstract: A cart for an injured person is provided. The cart includes a frame, a leg support member coupled to the frame, and a plurality of wheels coupled to the frame. The plurality of wheels is moveable between a first asymmetrical position relative to the frame and a second asymmetrical position relative to the frame, thereby accommodating a person having a non-ambulatory lower left leg or a non-ambulatory lower right leg, respectively.

Abstract: A supportive walker includes a front frame, a rear frame, a pair of limitation plates, and at least one safety lock. The limitation plates are adapted to support relative movement of the front frame and the rear frame between an extended position and a folded position. The safety lock is adapted to selectively lock the front frame and the rear frame. The limitation plates are connected to the front frame and each has a passage defined therethrough to accommodate movement of the rear frame. The safety lock includes a mounting unit and a control unit such that the action of a spring force set outwardly pulls the control unit to move an inner protruding block along sliding slots at side wings of the mounting unit, and to further unlock the front frame and the rear frame so as to extend or fold the front frame and the rear frame.

Abstract: A multipurpose carrying tray includes a housing for containing items. The housing includes a top surface and a support base wherein the top surface has a depth. A drawer is disposed within the housing below the top surface of the housing. The drawer is smaller in depth than the depth of the top surface and is disposed above the support base. At least one opening in the top surface is provided so that an item can be placed through the top surface and supported by the support base. The tray is designed to be connected to a walker, and may be designed to be removable. By having an ability to remove the tray, the fold-up portability of the walker is retained.

Abstract: A lift assist apparatus for moving an individual from a seated to a standing position comprises two vertical supports wherein each vertical support comprises a vertical slot. A top rod is attached to the upper portion of each vertical support and a bottom rod is attached to the lower portion of each vertical support. A horizontal arm is movably connected to each vertical support. Motor driven belts located within the vertical slots of the vertical supports cause the horizontal arms to simultaneously move up and down along the vertical supports. Alternatively, a piston located in each vertical slot is used to move the horizontal arms along the vertical supports. The horizontal arms provide support for an individual moving to as seated or standing position. The lift assist apparatus may also be comprised of a single vertical support. The lift assist apparatus is typically mounted to a wall.

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: The “Parkinson's Clamp-On Hand-Operated Walker Aid” is a device mounted on a walker (or cane) which is operated by lightly squeezing a hand lever to lower a swing arm using a flexible cable and housing, to be used as a “step-over aid” for a person inflicted with a type of Parkinson's disease who freezes while walking. This “step-over aid” is only applied when required since it is hand operated, and will not inadvertently lower when using the walker (or cane) for stability. The “step-over aid” automatically returns to the upright position when the hand lever is released.

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 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 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 stand up walker for supporting body weight in a standing position with a pair of upper lift arms pivotally mounted on a walker frame and having lift spring mounted on the walker frame. In the preferred embodiment a pair of lift springs comprise gas springs for asserting a lifting force to the body by a body seat and harness coupled to the upper lift arms. However, the upper lift arms may be provided with resilient handles that apply the lifting force under the armpits or a combination of lifting forces may be employed.

Abstract: A foldable walker having a paddle shaped lever arranged to interact with locking pins by lateral movement in either direction. In a particular embodiment, the walker has at least two locking positions wherein the walker can hyper-extend, spreading out and locking to a more fully opened configuration, allowing the walker to be pulled closer to the patient making it easier for the patient to lift himself or herself up to a standing position.

Abstract: A mobility device includes at least a first front leg and at least a first rear leg connected to the first front leg. The first rear leg includes an upper member having a first end and a second end and a lower member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the upper member is pivotally connected to the first end of the lower member, and the lower member is preferably pivotal between an extended use position and a folded storage position.

Abstract: In a stick mounted with casters of the invention, 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 which makes the vertical rods to be 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 in a direction of placing the grip at a central section of the horizontal loading table.

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: A multipurpose carrying tray includes a housing for containing items. The housing includes a top surface and a support base wherein the top surface has a depth. A drawer is disposed within the housing below the top surface of the housing. The drawer is smaller in depth than the depth of the top surface and is disposed above the support base. At least one opening in the top surface is provided so that an item can be placed through the top surface and supported by the support base. The tray is designed to be connected to a walker, and may be designed to be removable. By having an ability to remove the tray, the fold-up portability of the walker is retained.

Abstract: A hospital bed is provided for support of a patient. The hospital bed includes a base, a patient support coupled to the base, and a walker dockable to the patient support.

Abstract: An aid for use when transporting elderly people and disabled people, comprising a frame provided with handle bars, the frame comprising a front and a rear frame section, each essentially consisting of a pair of frame bars or frame tubes with transverse connections, the frame bars or frame tubes having their lower ends designed for movement across the ground and the frame sections being foldably connected about a transverse axis that is located under handle bar level. The frame sections are also foldable in the transverse direction, due to the transverse connections between the frame tubes of the frame sections being formed by connecting bars which are adapted to be folded in or substantially in the plane of the respective frame section. The aid is adapted to be used both as a walking aid (rollator) and as a passive wheel chair.

Abstract: The safety support device of this invention includes a frame having a mounting section. A pair of forward legs are attached to a forward end of the mounting section and a pair of rear legs are attached to a rear end of the mounting section. Each leg has a distal end to which is attached a roller assembly that includes a roller member mounted so that with the weight of the user bearing down on the assembly the roller member is prevented from moving. In a second embodiment used to assist injured or elderly person stand erect, the legs are long and arm support members engage the arm pits of the user when the user is being supported by the device.

Abstract: A walker for providing a patient having a breathing disorder the ability to carry an oxygen bottle safely upon the walker. The walker has a pair of side frames having front vertical bars that are connected by a pair of cross members. Wheels are attached to the front bars of the frame for propelling the walker. An open top canvas bag containing the oxygen bottle is suspended from the top cross member so that the center of gravity of the bottle lies in a common vertical plane with the wheel axis and is centered between the frames. Stabilizers are provided to prevent the bottle from moving side to side or out of the frame.

Abstract: A rolling walker of the type having a frame, and a leading wheel, which has a low point, rotatably attached to the bottom of the frame at its front. The improvement comprises an intermediate wheel, which is rotatably attached to the bottom of the frame, close to and behind the leading wheel so that the low point of the intermediate wheel is lower than the low point of the leading wheel. The axle of the intermediate wheel may be lower than the axle of the leading wheel or the diameter of the intermediate wheel may be larger than the diameter of the leading wheel.

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 self-positioning structure with adjustable frame body is disclosed. The structure comprises a main frame body and a rotating body pivotally mounted to each other, characterized in that a pivotal sleeve is mounted to the main frame body and the upper section of the interior of the pivotal sleeve is a pivotal shaft for pivoting the rotating frame body, and the bottom end of the pivotal sleeve is mounted with a teethed sleeve inserted to the interior thereof, one end of the rotating body is downwardly formed into an extension section for inserting into the pivotal shaft, and the extension section is inserted beyond one end of the pivotal shaft and is mounted with a teethed block, a compression spring is supported by the teethed block and the bottom end of the pivotal shaft, and the teethed block is in engagement with the teethed sleeve, thereby a self-positioning structure with accurate angle of positioning angle is obtained.

Abstract: A collapsible side wheeled walker accommodates a user walking to one side of the walker while holding the walker and supporting at least a portion of the user's weight on the walker. The walker can be collapsed in a tripod-like manner into a compact configuration that is easily transported and stowed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for carrying a reacher on a walker includes a bag which is shaped and dimensioned to receive the reacher. Straps on the bag allow the bag to be attached to one of the side assemblies of the walker so that the bag is held in a convenient angled back position. The mouth of the bag is biased open so that the reacher may be easily inserted and removed.

Abstract: A wheeled walker having a moveable carry basket. The walker has a carry basket mounted between the front leg members. The mounting arrangement permits the basket to be moved between a first position in which the basket projects forward of the front leg members for ease of loading and unloading and a second position in which the basket is displaced substantially rearward of the front leg members under the seating surface.

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 cart for an injured person is provided. The cart includes a frame, a leg support member coupled to the frame, and a plurality of wheels coupled to the frame. The plurality of wheels is moveable between a first asymmetrical position relative to the frame and a second asymmetrical position relative to the frame, thereby accommodating a person having a non-ambulatory lower left leg or a non-ambulatory lower right leg, respectively.

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: A therapeutic walking aid is adapted to support a patient in an upright position The walking aid includes side portions at least partially defining an open interior space sized to accommodate the patient. The walking aid includes elongated arm supports extending along side portions of the walking aid and a back support extending upwardly to an elevation above the arm supports and extending across a back portion of the walking aid. The arm supports cooperate with the back support in order to provide support for a patient's arms and upper body. The walking aid can be adapted to be wheelchair accessible in order to facilitate a patient's transfer from the walking aid to a wheelchair in a safe and efficient manner. The walking aid includes a releasable support system as well.

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: 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: A walker for providing a patient having a breathing disorder the ability to carry an oxygen bottle safely upon the walker. The walker has a pair of side frames having front vertical bars that are connected by a pair of cross members. Wheels are attached to the front bars of the frame for propelling the walker. An open top canvas bag containing the oxygen bottle is suspended from the top cross member so that the center of gravity of the bottle lies in a common vertical plane with the wheel axis and is centered between the frames. Stabilizers are provided to prevent the bottle from moving side to side or out of the frame.

Abstract: A step-extending device is adapted for use in association with a walker to ascend or descend a stairway. The step-extending device may employ a first base and a second base, each of which is adapted to receive legs of a walker upon respective upper surfaces. The device may be used in connection with a frame that connects the first and second bases to each other. A cross member connects first and second bases. A frame includes one or more upright members with handles adapted for grasping and moving the step-extending device from one stair to another stair during use. The height of each of the first and second support bases is adjusted to approximate the height of stairs upon a stairway, so that stairs of essentially any height may be accommodated.

Abstract: A mobile rehabilitative walker is configured for use outdoors on an irregular and rough support surface. A support frame is configured for supporting a person in an upright position and includes a plurality of frame members defining an open rear end, and an interior space accessible through the open rear end, being sized for receiving a wheelchair through the open rear end and into the interior space. A plurality of wheels are rotatably coupled to the support frame and are configured for multidirectional movement on the irregular and rough support surface. The wheels have a diameter sized to reduce friction between the wheels and the support surface and sized to easily roll over the irregular and rough surface. A pair of adjustable hand grips extend towards the interior space, such that the user is stabilized within the interior space of the frame by grasping the hand grips.

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: A lifting and walking aid having a framework (1) constructed of a lower horizontal frame (2a-2c) provided with small casters (9), an upper horizontal frame (2d-2f) provided with lifting means, and a vertical frame (2g-2n) secured to both the upper and lower horizontal frames (2a-2c) and (2d-2f). The framework comprises a plurality of substantially rectilinear tubular members (2a-2y) which are connected to each other so as to allow for a quick disassembling of the framework (1).

Abstract: A stroller includes a stroller frame, a wheel unit mounted on the stroller frame, a resistance providing unit mounted on the stroller frame, a revolution sensor mounted on the stroller frame adjacent to the wheel unit so as to detect revolution of the wheel unit and so as to generate an electrical signal each time one revolution of the wheel unit is detected, and a counter mounted on the stroller frame and connected to the revolution sensor so as to receive the electrical signal from the revolution sensor and so as to count the number of the revolutions of the wheel unit.

Abstract: The push and pull handle for walkers is a mechanical device consisting of a “U” shaped handle, a single “L” or “J” shaped handle or a club having an “S” type handle linked to a wheeled walker by one or two adjustable or folding anchor points. The device is used as a pull or push handle when attached to a geriatric walker often consisting of four wheels, two handles, brakes and a seat. The device enables a person to push or pull a person seated on the walker seat.

Abstract: A rolling walker 1 comprises a first frame 3 supported by a front caster 2 at both ends thereof and a second frame 5 supported by a rear caster 4 at both ends thereof, and a handle 7 provided to either first frame 3 or second frame 5. The first frame 3 and the second frame 5 are foldably connected each other by a connecting shaft 6. The rolling walker 1 has a closed frame fixing means 11 which fixes the first frame 3 and the second frame 5 in a closed position and connects the first frame 3 and the second frame 5 to stand when the first frame 3 and the second frame 5 are rotationally folded around the connecting shaft 6, so that each frame 3, 5 can be kept folded to stand when the rolling walker 1 is not used.

Abstract: A prosthetic device for use with lower limb injuries, the device having a lower limb supporting platform and stabilizing brackets adjustably mounted on an upright leg member that is designed for efficient transfer of a user's weight through the hip, the upper leg and the knee to a foot disposed at the end of the leg member. The device allows the user to mimic a natural walking alignment preferably while maintaining the use of the arms and hands.

Abstract: A pushcart includes two front braces and a rear support having a cross bar and two legs. Two ends of the cross bar are movably received in a locating brace and a locking part of a leg position control gear fixedly mounted to rear sides of the two front braces. A push part of the gear is movably connected to a rear side of the locking part. When the cross bar is moved to a lower end of the locking part to move the two legs to an extended position, a lever mounted in the locking part is pushed by an elastic element mounted on the push part to press against the cross bar and thereby prevent the extended legs from moving. When the push part is pushed upward, the lever is moved away from the cross bar, allowing the legs to move toward the front braces into a collapsed position.

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 stair walker device for aiding ambulatory persons in ascending ad descending stairs, ramps and other uneven walkable surfaces. A pair of hand-controlled levers used separately or together to adjust the front legs, by controlling the extension or retraction of a pair of front leg portions. The rear legs are adjusted for the user's height once only by suitable adjustable fastening. The sides of the stair walker frame can be readily folded for storage or for carrying.

Abstract: A decorative crutch pad cover and a kit for decorating a crutch. This decorative crutch pad cover is designed to fit over a crutch pad situated in a top region of a crutch. There may also be a matching crutch hand pad cover that is designed to cover a crutch hand pad. Both the crutch pad cover and the crutch hand pad cover have a fastener for fastening the crutch pad cover and the crutch hand pad cover over pads on the crutch. There is also a method for decorating a crutch using a crutch pad cover and a crutch pad hand cover. The crutch pad cover is wrapped around a crutch pad and fastened to that crutch pad while the crutch pad hand cover is wrapped around the crutch hand pad and fastened to that crutch hand pad.

Abstract: The safety support device of this invention includes a frame having a mounting section with a forward end and a rear end. A pair of forward legs are attached to the forward end of the mounting section and a pair of rear legs are attached to the rear end of the mounting section. Each leg has a distal end to which is attached a roller assembly. Each roller assembly includes a roller member mounted so that with the weight of the user bearing down on the assembly the roller member is prevented from moving. In a second embodiment used to assist injured or elderly person stand erect, the legs are long and arm support members engage the arm pits of the user when the user is being supported by the device.

Abstract: A hand grip having an elongate member with a length and a cross-sectional profile perpendicular to the length. The cross sectional profile has a first convex surface, a second convex surface adjacent the first convex surface, a third convex surface adjacent the second convex surface, and a fourth surface between the first and third convex surfaces. A retention rib extends outwardly from the fourth surface and extends at least a portion of the length of the elongate member, the retention rib being generally u-shaped in cross section. A walker having a front frame having opposing lateral ends, and first and second side frames connected to the front frame at the lateral ends thereof, respectively. Each side frame has fore and aft generally vertical leg portions, the leg portions each have a lower end, and an end cap positioned on the lower end of each of at least two of the leg portions. The end cap is at least semi-spherically shaped.

Abstract: An orthopedic walker having a rear crossbar which is pivotally mounted to two side frames allowing for sequential movement of one side frame forward relative to the other to facilitate walking. A pair of wrist guards are positioned at the top of each frame and the frames provide a smooth transitioning of a number of handholds to aid in standing from a seated position. A pair of climbing members are also positioned on ribs along a left side frame and a right side frame.