| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 135077000 | Tips | 57 |
| 20090056778 | Crutch foot - Crutch foot with a foot or shoe shaped housing made of molded elastomeric plastic, the housing including an aperture that can slidably and fricionally engage with the lower portion of a crutch or cane shaft The aperture's lowest surface is sized to abut the top most surface of the cane's or the crutch's rubber tip so that the bottom most surface of the housing remains approximately one half of an inch above the ground plane when the crutch or cane is in use by a person. A preferred embodiment includes the housing being constructed of a low durometer plastic so that the aperture is capable of stretching over the crutch or cane rubber tip during installation and then returning to a shaft hugging dimension. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090078295 | Two-headed walking stick - A two-headed walking stick is provided that comprises a variety of cane tips which may be used interchangeably. The walking stick defines two heads, one on either end of the stick, both of which may accept any one of a variety of cane tips selected to provide support for a particular walking surface. The walking stick also defines a gripping surface that may employ longer-than-standard grips on both ends of the stick and a strap to accommodate securely holding the device. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090255562 | MOBILITY ASSISTANCE DEVICE - A mobility assistance device is disclosed including a main shaft having a handle attached to one end thereof and a ground engaging member attached to an opposite end. The ground engaging member includes a support member and at least one generally arcuate-shaped foot depending therefrom adapted to contact a supporting surface that facilitates a maximization of a traction and a surface to surface contact between the arcuate-shaped foot and the supporting surface. The shaft and the handle are oriented in respect of the ground engaging member to facilitate a proper posture and a gait of a user, thereby maximizing a stability of the user. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20100006129 | Two-headed walking stick - A two-headed walking stick is provided that comprises a variety of cane tips which may be used interchangeably. The walking stick defines two heads, one on either end of the stick, both of which may accept any one of a variety of cane tips selected to provide support for a particular walking surface. The walking stick also defines a gripping surface that may employ longer-than-standard grips on both ends of the stick and a strap to accommodate securely holding the device. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100175730 | MOBILITY ASSISTANCE DEVICE - A mobility assistance device is disclosed including a support member having an aperture formed therein. A generally arcuate foot depends from the support member for contacting a support surface such as a floor or the ground. The foot includes a pair of spaced apart ground engaging rocker members and a ground engaging cross-member interposed therebetween. An elongate hollow member is provided having one end coupled to the ground engaging cross-member and extending through the aperture formed in the support member. A shaft having a handle formed at one end thereof is removably received within the elongate hollow member. The shaft and the handle are oriented in respect of the foot to facilitate a proper posture and a gait of a user, thereby maximizing a stability of the user. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100282282 | Walking stick with a handle that provides a user with improved grips - A walking stick which has a handle with a vertical grip which is offset from the axis of the walking stick's shaft. The walking stick has a length such that when the user grasps the vertical grip, the user's forearm is angled at approximately 10-15° below horizontal. The vertical grip is angled towards the axis of the shaft to accommodate the angle of the hand when the forearm has the above angle. The handle may further have one or more horizontal grips for use in activities such as climbing stairs. The walking stick may also have a forked foot, with the fork being in the same plane as the handle. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20110041885 | Multipurpose stretching/exercise cane - A multipurpose exercise cane having a top end that is similar in construction to that of a typical crutch and the bottom end includes a detachable foot. However, it further incorporates an improved hand grip on the top end for ease of use while walking. More importantly, the exercise cane also includes optional features of choice. Such as additional hand grips distanced apart and/or a centralized resistive twisting assembly, a water bottle, a microchip, an outwardly extending feeler, etc. Furthermore, the novel cane is of a unique shape that is substantially flat as opposed to most standard canes that are round or circular in shape. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110100404 | STABILIZER SUPPORT FOR CRUTCHES AND/OR WALKING STICKS - Stabilizer support for crutches and/or walking sticks, comprising a cylindrical body ( | 05-05-2011 |
| 20120006368 | REMOVABLE SANITARY COVER FOR CANES, WALKERS, CRUTCHES, AND THE LIKE - A removable sanitary cover for a leg extremity of a cane, walker, crutch, and the like, to reduce dirt and contaminants coming into from outdoors or dirty environment into an indoor or sanitary area. The sanitary cover includes a base and at least one sidewall that together form an enclosure having an opening generally opposite of the base. The sanitary cover also includes a closure positioned generally circumferentially about the enclosure at the at least one sidewall near the opening. In use, the sanitary cover is positioned about a distal end of the leg extremity of the cane, walker, crutch, and the like, with the closure keeping the sanitary cover in place relative to leg extremity until the sanitary cover is removed through an external force. The closure may be an elastic band, drawstring or other closure means. An optional skid-resistant material may be added or otherwise incorporated into an outer surface of the base. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120186617 | NON-SLIP TIP SYSTEM - A retractable, non-slip tip system for support devices such as canes and crutches is provided. The system includes a hollow body having openings on each of a proximal end and a distal end. The body is configured to slide over the shaft of a support device and affix to the support device in either an extended position, wherein the distal end of the body extends beyond a terminal end of the support device, or a retracted position, wherein the terminal end of the support device extends beyond the distal end of the body. Suitably placed apertures in each of the body and the support device facilitate the attachment of the body to the support device in the extended and retracted positions. When the body is in the extended position, gripping protrusions on the distal end of the body are exposed and provide extra traction for the support device on soft slippery surfaces. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120222714 | CANE - A cane that can efficiently use a rubber tip ( | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120291829 | Devices For A Walker - Sliders or end caps which are secured to the bottom ends of the legs of walkers assist an individual in using the walker on various surfaces, such as rugs, without the danger of the legs of the walker becoming snagged on the carpet and the walker becoming unstable. The sliders or end caps have a concave bottom portion which is designed to always present a “trailing edge” to the outer perimeter of the slider or end cap. This “trailing edge” will be present even as the concave bottom portion wears away from use. Thus, the “trailing edge” will prevent the slider and walker from becoming snagged by a carpet or other surface on which the walker is used. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20130199587 | CANE - A cane has a rectilinear, or approximately rectilinear, shaft, an upper end, including a handle for gripping and support, and a lower end provided with a ferrule having a non-slip function. The ferrule has a widening in the form of a disc that is coaxial with the cane and is intended to form a lever that is able to allow recovery when a pressure is applied. The shaft and handle are made of a lightweight material, and the ferrule contains a ballast so as to move the center of gravity of the cane as close as possible to the lower end, while the ferrule has a convex end wall. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130199588 | Strong and versatile spike attachments for walking sticks and canes, retrieving sticks, and miscellaneous walking assistance devices - Solid metal components welded together result in Strong and Versatile Spike Attachments for Walking Sticks and Canes, Retrieving Sticks, and Miscellaneous Walking Assistance Devices design, which coupled with the semi-flexible attachment design and with several sizes being available, may be attached to existing walking and retrieving sticks, canes, crutches, walkers, etc. Since a precise fit is not necessary, the user can make or have made a customized walking or retrieving stick or a cane as to a desired size, overall length, curvature, texture, twist, weight, etc., from readily available materials. This spike and spike attachment invention should be very beneficial for snow and ice conditions or steep and slippery slopes for avid hikers, all walkers, and especially for people that are not secure on their feet without some assistance. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130263902 | CANE - A cane that can efficiently use a rubber tip ( | 10-10-2013 |
| 20140041702 | Cane and Cylindrical Body - Provided is a cane that has a sufficient impact-resistant strength; and is excellent in safety, durability and repairability and also lightweight but has a high stiffness. Such a cane has a shaft ( | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140090678 | PROTECTIVE GLIDE FOR MEDICAL WALKER LEGS - A protective glide for medical walker legs is disclosed in the present invention. Said protective glide comprises a wear disk for smooth walker moment on surfaces and a shield to cover said wear disk to prevent users from stepping on said wear disk and to prevent dirt and debris from collecting on the unit. The wear disk comprises an attached core containing gripping flanges and o-ring to snugly fit into the medical walker tubing. The present invention attaches easily to standard-size tubing of medical walker legs, without the use of tools. The rounded shape of the wear disk allows it to easily maneuver over rough and uneven surface and in any direction. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140209134 | REMOVABLE END PIECE FOR A POLE AND A POLE EQUIPPED WITH SUCH AN END PIECE - An end piece for a pole and a pole including such end piece, the end piece including a basket comprising a housing for receiving a distal end of a shaft of the pole, as well as a locking ring for surrounding at least a portion of the housing. The housing is demarcated by a wall supporting at least one catch provided, at a first end, with a nub configured to extend within the housing, the catch being capable of assuming a plurality of configurations corresponding to various radial positions of the nub. The ring is shaped to limit the radial displacement of the first end of the catch outward of the housing when the ring is assembled to the basket. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140251398 | Anti-Slip Foot Assembly - An anti-slip foot assembly for a strut is disclosed. An embodiment of the anti-slip assembly includes a heel pad adapted to resist normal forces applied by the strut, a plurality of independently flexible toes adapted to resist the lateral forces that tend to cause slipping. A foot assembly with retractable cleat system is also disclosed. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140290708 | REMOVABLE SLIP-RESISTANT COVER FOR A WALKING DEVICE - A removable cover or sleeve for an assisted walking device includes a body and an engagement feature configured to retain the sleeve on the assisted walking device. The body includes a tubular side panel defining an open end, and a closed bottom end with an outer surface. The body defines a hollow interior volume configured to receive a bottom end of the assisted walking device. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140373887 | HELIX CANE STOPPER - A cane tip is provided for use with a cane or other walking assistive device. The cane tip includes a core for receiving a portion of the walking device. A plurality of helix shaped ribs extend from the core and form a pentagonal shaped perimeter. A softer material may be bonded to the ribs to provide a tread for gripping surfaces of the cane tip. The upper and lower members include a generally inner concave portion that is above the tread or bottom of the ribs. The concave portion and ribs provide cushioning while a user provides a down force to the cane tip during a standard use thereof. The cane tip also provides for self-supporting of the cane tip on generally level surfaces, as well as maintaining continual contact with the surface of the ground throughout the user's gait, unlike existing cane tips. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150320160 | GROUNDED WALKING DEVICES - Grounded walking devices are provided. In some embodiments, the grounded walking devices comprise: a conducting rubber handle; a support shaft assembly that is conductive; and a ground contact that is conductive and coupled to the handle via the support shaft assembly. In some embodiments, the support shaft assembly is a part of a cane, an umbrella, a walking stick, a ski pole, a walker, and/or a crutch. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150374082 | CANE BASE - A base for a cane, walking stick, or the like has a center portion and legs. The center portion has a bore through which a shaft of the cane can be inserted. The bore may have a metal stopper at its base. A bellows is around the outside of the center portion, and is tapered toward the top of the center portion. The legs have winglets extending from opposite sides. The center portion and legs may be manufactured of a first material, while the bellows and winglets are manufactured of a second material. During manufacturing, the bellows and winglets may be overmolded the center portion and legs. The bellows and winglets may be connected through a channel in each leg. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160150859 | DUAL-MODE CANE, A KIT FOR CONVERTING A WHITE CANE TO A DUAL-MODE CANE, AND A METHOD FOR CONVERTING A WHITE CANE TO A DUAL-MODE CANE | 06-02-2016 |
| 135078000 | Exchangeable (e.g., conventional to spiked) | 3 |
| 20080196753 | Buffer for Trekking or Nordic-Walking Poles - The invention describes a buffer ( | 08-21-2008 |
| 20110232710 | Replacement non-scratch pads with detachable cover for rolling walker - The present invention provides a replaceable cap designed to fit into the rear leg of walker. The cap has a non-scratch pad on the bottom surface which provides skidding action and removes the chirping noise caused by normal walkers. The cap is also designed to be inserted into a protective cover for use on rough surfaces. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20130068268 | NORDIC WALKING POLE WITH BUFFER - A pole, in particular a Nordic walking pole, is described, having a pole body ( | 03-21-2013 |
| 135082000 | Shock absorbing | 17 |
| 20090159107 | CANE TIP - A cane tip having a body incorporating a resilient shock-absorbing member which has radial projections extending to the surface of the cane tip. The cane tip includes a bore defining a bore axis. The bore is configured to receive the shaft of a cane. Vertical ribs protrude radially into the bore and extend in a direction that is substantially parallel to the bore axis. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090314320 | NORDIC WALKING POLE WITH RUBBER BUFFER - A pole, in particular a Nordic walking pole, comprises a pole body ( | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100307549 | WALKING AIDS - Walking aids are described which are of simple construction but which allow for both resilience, i.e. the part of the walking aid which is gripped by the user and the ground-engaging end ( | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100313925 | BASE STRUCTURE FOR A WALKING STICK - A base structure for a walking stick comprises a body including a connecting support and a plurality of extending legs, the connecting support including a retaining chamber formed around an inner wall thereof to receive a post, and the extending legs extending radially from a bottom end of the connecting support, each of the extending legs including an arcuate arm and a block, and one end of the arcuate arm connected on the bottom end of the connecting support so as to obtain flexibility, the block being located on another end of the arcuate arm and including a plane to abut against the ground; and a washer secured in a bottom surface of the retaining chamber to bias against a bottom end of the post. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110061699 | STANDING AID - There is provided a standing aid comprising a leg engaging means and a handle and wherein the standing aid is adapted such that, in use, a user can brace the leg engaging means against a leg and pull on the handle so that the user is aided to move from a seated position to a standing position. Also provided is a method of using the aid. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110073146 | REMOVABLE SHOCK ABSORBING TIP FOR A WALKING AID - A removable shock absorbing tip for a walking aid. The tip may be comprised of a shaft engaging member for connecting the tip to the shaft of a walking aid, an outer shell, and a biasing member. The biasing member may disposed within the outer shell in abutment with the shaft engaging member. The biasing member may also be disposed around the shaft engaging member and in abutment with the outer shell. The biasing member may be a spring, a fluid-filled cushion, or a member formed of elastomeric material. The outer shell may be formed of transparent or translucent material to permit the biasing member to be visible to a user for ease of identification. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110209733 | SHOCK ABSORBER INSERT FOR A WALKING AID - The present invention relates to shock absorber insert for retro fitment into the body of an existing walking aid, such as a crutch, to dampen the impact force between the walking aid and a ground surface. Known shock absorbing walking aids can be relatively expensive to manufacture, heavy to use and do not provide for adjustment of the shock absorber. The shock absorber insert ( | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110259381 | BigFoot Mobility Device End Tip - A pseudo-frustoconical shaped unitary rubber end unit for an ambulatory device, such as a cane, comprising, a bottom hexagonal base and a top circular rim, wherein said base is about four times the diameter of said rim and functions to provide significantly enhanced support and stability; and a central cylindrical “socket” created by six deeply recessed side walls and a resultant six member rib-like frame that functions to optimize device's shock absorption capabilities and forward propulsion of the user. The hexagonal base may be asymmetrical or symmetrical, and the ribs may be of uniform or non-uniform dimensions. The hexagonal base and the rib-like frame act synergistically to compress and rebound under loads creating a twisting “spring assist” action that both absorbs shock and helps propel users forward. The broad base has a slightly recessed underside permitting the mobility device to be self-standing. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20120211036 | Cushioning Foot for Cane, Crutch, or Walking Aid - A cushioning foot for a mobility aid includes an elastomeric or rubber foot configured to compress under axial and angular loading. A collar is affixed to the distal end of a shaft of the mobility aid and includes a flange for contacting and compressing the elastomeric or rubber foot under axial and angular loads. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120227777 | Crutch Assembly - An improved crutch assembly and walking aid is provided. The crutch assembly can be retrofitted to an existing walking aid and provides spring assisted motion. The assembly includes a ball-in-socket joint and a spring operably connecting the joint to a walking aid shaft. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20130061894 | Ferrule for Ambulatory Aids - A ferrule is disclosed which includes a housing having an aperture at a first end which is adapted to receive a leg of an ambulatory aid. The ferrule includes a gliding component having a gliding surface at a second end of the housing. The gliding surface is adapted to slidably engage a floor surface. The ferrule also includes a traction component located at the second end of the housing. The traction component selectively engages the floor surface with a traction surface. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130206195 | Walking aid with support - A walking aid for use on a support surface is provided. The walking aid includes an elongated member having an upper end and a lower end and defining an interior cavity and a longitudinal axis, a stopper coupled to the lower end of the elongated member, and a support apparatus for supporting the walking aid. The support apparatus is translatable through the stopper and the interior cavity to a retracted position within the stopper and interior cavity, and to an extended position projecting from the stopper. The support apparatus is also biased radially outward relative to the longitudinal axis, and configured to extend away from the longitudinal axis and contact the support surface in the extended position. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130263903 | SHOCK ABSORBER INSERT FOR A WALKING AID - The present invention relates to shock absorber insert for retro fitment into the body of an existing walking aid, such as a crutch, to dampen the impact force between the walking aid and a ground surface. Known shock absorbing walking aids can be relatively expensive to manufacture, heavy to use and do not provide for adjustment of the shock absorber. The shock absorber insert ( | 10-10-2013 |
| 20140182642 | FORCE ABSORBING DEVICE - A force absorbing device is provided for use with a walking aid having proximal and distal tubes arranged in a telescoping configuration for relative movement therebetween along a longitudinal axis. A proximal end member is affixed within a hollow bore of the proximal tube with no relative movement between the proximal tube and the proximal end member. A distal end member is longitudinally spaced from the proximal end member and affixed to a proximal end of the distal tube with no relative movement between the distal tube and the distal end member. A resilient damper is located longitudinally between, and affixed to both of, the proximal and distal end members. The resilient damper compresses under a compressive force to absorb at least a portion of the compressive force while permitting relative longitudinal movement between the proximal and distal tubes. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140290709 | SHOCK ABSORBING CRUTCH TIP AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - The invention provides a moulded crutch tip in addition to a method of manufacturing such a crutch tip. This method preferably uses a mould which defines a single continuous volume which in turn defines an upper region, and a lower region. A crutch tip is formed by closing off the upper or the lower region of the volume with at least one blank structure, and then introducing a first mouldable material into the remaining open region of the mould. This blank structure is then removed from the previously closed volume and then a second mouldable material is introduced into the mould. In some embodiments this manufacturing method may be fully automated. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140332045 | Walking Stick with S-Shaped Flexure Mechanism to Store and Release Energy - A walking stick that takes inspiration from nature to absorb energy in the downward first motion of a walking stride and then return the stored energy to aid in propelling the walker forward in the final forward motion of the walking stride all the while keeping the walker in an ergonomically correct position which minimizes discomfort and reduces wasted energy. The walking stick that is the subject of this patent application utilizes a dual flexure spring configured in an S-shape (hereafter referred to as an S-flexure spring) as an extension of the straight shaft of the stick. The shape and location of the S-flexure spring are such that the spring force helps propel the walker forward. | 11-13-2014 |
| 135083000 | Fluid | 1 |
| 20120260958 | Assistive walking cane - An assistive cane and a tip assembly therefore are provided. The assistive walking cane includes a handle used to hold the walking aid, a shaft connected to the handle that transmits a load from the handle, and a ferrule connected to the shaft that receives the load from the shaft. The ferrule includes an inner core, an outer support, and a lower base. The inner core is contained within a space defined by the outer support and the lower base. The outer support includes a plurality of downwardly extending sidewalls to define the inner core receiving space. The inner core is made of a relatively softer material than the outer support and the lower base, the lower base made of a relatively softer material than the outer support. Thus, when a load is applied to the assistive cane the inner core provides for a gradual resistance to the user applying the load, thus cushioning the impact, and the sidewalls deflect or bend outwardly, thus increasing the surface area of the lower base. | 10-18-2012 |
| 135084000 | Pivoting, rocking, or swivelling | 3 |
| 20090242008 | FLEXIBLE CANE FOOT - An ambulatory support and traction device used as a flexible foot ( | 10-01-2009 |
| 20110094552 | Walking Stick With All-Rounded Support - This invention discloses a walking stick including a main body, a pivot connector and a socket. The main body is of the shape of stick and connects to the socket through the pivot connector. A sphere is inside the pivot connector. A sliding-proof elastic element locates between the bottom of the main body and the sphere. The sliding-proof elastic element and the sphere are mounted inside the pivot connector. A bottom of the sphere reaches the socket through the pivot connector. The sphere rotates inside the pivot connector as the socket moves, while being urged against the sliding-proof elastic element. The sliding-proof elastic element has characteristics of sliding proof, elasticity and wear resistance. Thereby the walking stick of the invention offers all-round support for the user in use. Especially the sliding proof effect of the sliding-proof elastic element restrains the instant movement of the sphere, and its elasticity offers an effect of shock resistance. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20120067386 | FLEXIBLE FOOT APPARATUSES AND METHODS USING THE SAME - Flexible foot apparatuses and methods of using the same are disclosed. In one aspect a flexible foot apparatus is disclosed which can attach to and/or frictionally engage a standard crutch tip. The apparatus can include upper, lower, and intermediate body portions. The intermediate body portion can pivot during crutch assisted walking and can have a diameter smaller than diameters of the upper and lower body portions. The pivoting motion of crutch assisted walking can increase the amount of surface area available to engage a floor by pressing a bottom surface of the apparatus against the floor. Thus, stability at the crutch to floor interface can be improved. | 03-22-2012 |
| 135085000 | Roller | 3 |
| 20100101616 | BABY WALKING STICK - The invention relates to a baby walking stick which facilitates and accelerates the transition from crawling to walking in a physiologically appropriate manner. In addition, the invention prevents the accompanying adult from adopting unsuitable postures and the design of the stick provides increased safety by connecting the adult and the baby. The invention comprises a folding stick having an upper curved section which curves around the baby's erect head. The upper end of the stick is provided with a T-shaped handle for the adult and the centre of the stick, at the height of the baby's arms, is provided with handlebars with which the baby can hold himself/herself upright. The lower end of the stick is provided with two wheels so that the stick slides as the baby and adult walk, which wheels are in contact with the ground and joined by an axle parallel to the above-mentioned handle and handlebars, all of said components being disposed in parallel to the direction of movement. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20140261594 | WHEELED SUPPORT CANE - The present invention is a quad-wheeled and quad-legged cane. The cane typically includes one or more wheels, one or more rigid supporting structures, and one or more handles. The wheels of the cane are preferably retractable. The rigid support structures preferably overhang the wheels and generally provides fail-safe braking. The handles may be adjustable. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20180021205 | ROLLATOR BRAKING SYSTEM | 01-25-2018 |
| 135086000 | Yieldable material | 7 |
| 20090078296 | Walker glide - A walker glide having a hollow body with a substantially semi-spherical shape, a top opening and a removable bottom element that are arranged along a common axis. A sleeve is arranged in the hollow body so as to extend from the top opening toward the bottom element. A mounting element is attached to an upper side of the bottom element and is releasably attachable to a lower end of the sleeve whereby the bottom element is replaceable. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090288693 | Anti-slip Crutch Tip Apparatus and Method - Provided is an anti-slip crutch tip apparatus comprising: at least one vent opening, located on the side wall of a generally cylindrical section of a crutch tip body and extending into the tip body, so that the vent opening is surrounded by structure forming a portion of the generally cylindrical section of the tip body; and wherein the at least one vent opening is in physical communication with a portion of at least one channel formed into a surface contact portion of the tip body, so that an unbroken fissure in the tip body resides as a structural breach extending between the side-wall entrance of the at least one opening and the physically communicative association of the at least one vent opening with the portion of the at least one channel. A corresponding method of preventing slipping of a support device tip is also provided. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090308420 | WALKER TIP - An improved walker leg tip having a felt nap is provided. The walker leg tip has an arcuate shaped shell with the shell having a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion has an aperture at least partially therethrough, the aperture dimensioned to accept an end portion of the walker leg. The felt nap covers at least part of the bottom portion of the arcuate shaped shell. In some instances, the arcuate shaped shell is spherically shaped and can be made from a polymer, vulcanized rubber and the like. Optionally, a sleeve can extend from the top portion of the shell, the sleeve having a sleeve aperture that is in alignment with the aperture of the top portion and dimensioned to fit at least partially over an end portion of a walker leg. A removable insert can also be included, the insert having an outer diameter dimensioned to fit at least partially into the aperture of the top portion and an inner diameter dimensioned to fit at least partially onto the end portion of the walker leg. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20120132240 | Mobility Assistive Device - There is provided a tip configured for removable attachment to a walking aid device. The tip includes a base member, a shaft, and a plurality of spaced apart ribs. The shaft includes a bore therein extends upward from a central portion of an inner surface of the base member to accept a distal end of a walking aid device. The plurality of spaced apart ribs extend from an outer rim of the base member to the shaft and are configured to flex in response to a downward compressive force on the shaft. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20140202508 | Mobility Assistive Device - There is provided a tip configured for removable attachment to a walking aid device. The tip includes a base member, a shaft, and a plurality of spaced apart ribs. The shaft includes a bore therein extending upwards from a central portion of an inner surface of the base member to accept a distal end of a walking aid device. The plurality of spaced apart ribs extends from an outer rim of the base member to the shaft. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140209135 | Tip Assembly for Mobility Devices - The present invention relates to a tip assembly for a mobility device such as a cane or walking stick, for example. The tip assembly including a specially shaped extension for enhanced gripping of the surface upon which the associated mobility device is being used. The tip assembly also generally includes a dampening element to assist in dissipating the reverberations of contacting the tip assembly with hard surfaces over time. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20160120279 | Anti-Slip Foot Assembly - An anti-slip foot assembly for a strut is disclosed. An embodiment of the anti-slip assembly includes a heel pad adapted to resist normal forces applied by the strut, a plurality of independently flexible toes adapted to resist the lateral forces that tend to cause slipping. A foot assembly with retractable cleat system is also disclosed. | 05-05-2016 |
