81 |
WALKING AID |
US13470296 |
2012-05-12 |
US20130298953A1 |
2013-11-14 |
Leela J. Amladi |
Embodiments of walking aids, which may comprise a handle, a shaft, and a base, are described. |
82 |
CONNECTOR FOR STICK |
US13307803 |
2011-11-30 |
US20120076572A1 |
2012-03-29 |
Dae Up Sohn |
The present invention proposes a locking mechanism for poles. The locking mechanism includes a support rod, inserted into a first unit shaft at a first end thereof and locked to a second unit shaft at a second end thereof, with threads formed around the outer circumferential surface thereof; and a pressure locking unit movably engaged with the threads of the support rod and having longitudinal slits formed to open in one direction and at least two pressure parts formed in a longitudinal direction. The locking pressure of the pressure locking unit is imposed on the unit shafts at multiple longitudinally spaced points, thus dispersing or distributing the locking strength in the longitudinal direction and increasing both the locking strength and the resistance against both longitudinal compressive force and longitudinal tensile force, thereby preventing the locked unit shafts from suddenly slipping towards each other. |
83 |
CONNECTOR FOR STICK |
US13307723 |
2011-11-30 |
US20120076571A1 |
2012-03-29 |
Dae Up Sohn |
The present invention proposes a locking mechanism for poles. The locking mechanism includes a support rod, inserted into a first unit shaft at a first end thereof and locked to a second unit shaft at a second end thereof, with threads formed around the outer circumferential surface thereof; and a pressure locking unit movably engaged with the threads of the support rod and having longitudinal slits formed to open in one direction and at least two pressure parts formed in a longitudinal direction. The locking pressure of the pressure locking unit is imposed on the unit shafts at multiple longitudinally spaced points, thus dispersing or distributing the locking strength in the longitudinal direction and increasing both the locking strength and the resistance against both longitudinal compressive force and longitudinal tensile force, thereby preventing the locked unit shafts from suddenly slipping towards each other. |
84 |
ROCKING CANES AND METHODS OF USE |
US12886884 |
2010-09-21 |
US20120067384A1 |
2012-03-22 |
Richard E. Whittaker |
A walking assistance apparatus and a walking assistance kit comprising a first walking assistance apparatus and a second walking assistance apparatus are disclosed. Each walking assistance apparatus comprises a shaft comprising a first end and a second end, a reversible handle portion extending from the first end, and a base extending from the second end. The shaft comprises a sidewall. The base comprises a first portion positioned proximal to the second end of the shaft, a second portion positioned distal from the second end of the shaft, and a third portion positioned intermediate the first portion and the second portion. The base comprises an arc-shaped contacting surface extending at least along the third portion. The first portion of the base comprises an end portion that is substantially aligned with the sidewall of the shaft. |
85 |
CONNECTOR FOR STICK |
US13164355 |
2011-06-20 |
US20110243647A1 |
2011-10-06 |
Dae Up Sohn |
The present invention proposes a locking mechanism for poles. The locking mechanism includes a support rod, inserted into a first unit shaft at a first end thereof and locked to a second unit shaft at a second end thereof, with threads formed around the outer circumferential surface thereof; and a pressure locking unit movably engaged with the threads of the support rod and having longitudinal slits formed to open in one direction and at least two pressure parts formed in a longitudinal direction. The locking pressure of the pressure locking unit is imposed on the unit shafts at multiple longitudinally spaced points, thus dispersing or distributing the locking strength in the longitudinal direction and increasing both the locking strength and the resistance against both longitudinal compressive force and longitudinal tensile force, thereby preventing the locked unit shafts from suddenly slipping towards each other. |
86 |
WALKING CANE |
US12893951 |
2010-09-29 |
US20110073144A1 |
2011-03-31 |
RONALD M. GOLDBERG; JOSEPH GOLDBERG |
The present invention includes a walking cane having a handle assembly, a support assembly and foot member. The handle assembly includes first and second generally upright rigid posts. A shaft adaptable for grasping by a user's hand connects to each end of the posts. Pliable mounts dispose between the terminal ends of the shaft and each post. The mounts, biased against the shaft, permit omni-directional movement of the shaft relative to each post. The support assembly connects to the handle assembly and includes three parallel elongated rods spaced apart from one another in a triangular formation. The handle assembly can be adjusted relative to the support assembly by means of two cooperating shims. The foot member connects to the support assembly and contacts the ground. The cane provides a light-weight shaft and a shock absorbing handle assembly to assist in relieving hand, wrist and arm strains. |
87 |
Hiking Stick |
US12354286 |
2009-01-15 |
US20100175728A1 |
2010-07-15 |
Bruce Arthur Warren |
A hiking stick including a first section, which includes: a first shaft and a male joining piece attached to the shaft, and extending away from the shaft. The male joining piece has an uncut portion and a beveled portion. The bevel is formed by a plane cut at the end of the joining piece at an angle with a long the axis of the hiking stick. A second section includes a second shaft having a hollow end configured for receiving the male joining piece, such that an inner wall of the end of the second shaft has a radial cross section which is narrower than a radial cross section of the widest portion of the male joining piece. The male joining piece is configured for being inserted into the end of the second section, and for being radially compressed by the end of the second section. |
88 |
STICK WITH A SHOCK ABSORBER |
US12666579 |
2008-06-24 |
US20100170548A1 |
2010-07-08 |
Klaus Lenhart |
The present invention relates to a stick (23), such as, for example, a trekking, downhill skiing, hiking or Nordic walking stick, which has a stick handle (28), a stick tube (24) comprising at least three telescopic tubular sections (25, 26, 27), and a stick point (29). Two adjacent tubular sections can each be adjusted relative to each other. The stick (23) according to the invention has a damping device (1) with a compression spring device (35), wherein an axial pin (2) which is secured axially on a second tubular section (26) is guided in a guide sleeve (10) held in a rotationally fixed manner in a first tubular section (25). |
89 |
UMBRELLA FRAME PART |
US11829149 |
2007-07-27 |
US20090025764A1 |
2009-01-29 |
Henry LEE |
An umbrella frame part includes: a slender support of a metal extrudate, the support being formed with at least one retaining groove extending along the length of the support and defined by a grove-defining wall, the groove-defining wall having two opposite end portions extending toward each other to define a constricted opening therebetween, the constricted opening in a normal direction relative to the length of the support; and at least one slender decorative bar inserted fittingly into the retaining groove, having an outer surface exposed from the constricted opening, and restricted by the end portions of the groove-defining wall. |
90 |
Folding Crutch |
US11872076 |
2007-10-15 |
US20080087312A1 |
2008-04-17 |
Stephen Sundarrao |
A crutch enabled to fold on itself so the crutch can be stored in small places or confined areas. The crutch attaches to the forearm of a user with a flexible cuff during use. After use, an upper section and lower section of the crutch rotate toward one another using a pivoting joint. Further, the lower section of the crutch has telescoping sections, allowing the crutch to use substantially less space during storage. |
91 |
Damping Device |
US10573493 |
2004-10-25 |
US20070252375A1 |
2007-11-01 |
Thomas Roiser |
A damping device, which is provided between a handle and pole tube of a sport pole such as a ski pole, combines the action of a helical compression spring (17) with that of a gas compression spring, whereby a rod-shaped body (5) can be displaced inside a tube (3). An elastic insert (13), which is subjected to the action of the helical compression spring (17), is provided at the end of the rod-shaped body (5). The rod-shaped body (5) is pressed into the tube (3), e.g. when the pole is placed against the ground, and the insert (13) deforms and tightly abuts against the tube (3) from the inside whereby forming a gas compression spring. The damping action is progressively increased inside the tube (3) by the friction of the deformable insert (13). |
92 |
Positioning apparatus of a collapsible umbrella |
US11395205 |
2006-04-03 |
US20070251558A1 |
2007-11-01 |
Chin Ko |
The invention relates to a positioning apparatus of a collapsible umbrella, which includes a runner composed of a connector and a receiver being placed around a shaft having several tubes. A positioning apparatus is provided in a top tube of the shaft, which includes a rod connecting with a bow. The bow will be inclined outward to engage with the connector for positioning the runner and the umbrella in stable as the umbrella is opened. The bow has its bottom end an arched convex being placed in the receiver that facilitates user to close the umbrella more conveniently. |
93 |
Composite shaft |
US11127140 |
2005-05-12 |
US20060258478A1 |
2006-11-16 |
Patrick Hsu |
A composite shaft has sheets rolled. A number of the sheets is three or multiple of three. Widths of the sheets are substantially identical to a length of a circumference of the shaft. Each of the rolled sheets has an overlapped rib distributed on the circumference of the shaft, and central angles between two of the neighboring ribs are substantially identical. The shaft of the present invention has a well mechanical strength and balance. |
94 |
Convertible walking aid |
US10039097 |
2002-01-02 |
US07007704B2 |
2006-03-07 |
David G. Luckstead |
A convertible cane assembly comprises a pair of canes which can be used separately by a cane user. The canes include connections for securing the canes in side-by-side relation to provide a single cane which can be used in a normal manner. An important feature of the connections is the ability to easily separate the canes. In the single cane version, loads are preferably transferred through the entire length of both canes, meaning that the connections do not have to carry substantial loads. |
95 |
Illuminated cane |
US10447905 |
2003-05-29 |
US20040264172A1 |
2004-12-30 |
Hess
M.
Roberts |
An illuminated cane, having a shaft arranged between a handle and lower end cap, the shaft may be solid or tubular formed, having a light source provided therein, and which light source may be permanently illuminated, by depressing of a button, or ignition switch, to illuminate the light and light the entire height of the shaft for the cane, or the light may be turned on either by depressing a switch in the vicinity of the hand grip or actuating a push button at the bottom of the cane, as when the cane is rested upon the surface of the ground. Or, a flasher may be included within the structure of the light source, which may include a battery, spring, ignition switch, or even a flasher, to provide for either permanent, temporary, or blinking lighting, along the height of the cane shaft. |
96 |
Braking cane |
US10025231 |
2001-12-19 |
US06708705B2 |
2004-03-23 |
Mike Nasco, Sr. |
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. |
97 |
Convertible cane |
US10039097 |
2002-01-02 |
US20030205266A1 |
2003-11-06 |
David
G.
Luckstead |
A convertible cane assembly comprises a pair of canes which can be used separately by a cane user. The canes include connections for securing the canes in side-by-side relation to provide a single cane which can be used in a normal manner. An important feature of the connections is the ability to easily separate the canes. In the single cane version, loads are preferably transferred through the entire length of both canes, meaning that the connections do not have to carry substantial loads. |
98 |
Reflective decorative cane |
US09927029 |
2001-08-09 |
US20020104559A1 |
2002-08-08 |
Anne
Troy |
A safety-enhancing decorative walking cane made of PETG transparent materials with a reflective foil or garland lining lining can be used not only as a fashion accessory in daytime but, most importantly at night as a safety feature. |
99 |
Portable shade unit |
US501603 |
1995-07-12 |
US5711331A |
1998-01-27 |
Johnel Harris |
A portable shade unit particularly adapted for ready assembly into a free standing configuration may be assembled from a kit of prepackaged components. These components include a weightable base formed with an inner space for ballast such as water or sand. On a top wall of the base are sets of clips to hold an adjustable standard, a tiltable knuckle connector, and a commercially available hand-held umbrella such as a golf umbrella. For assembly a lower end of an outer tube of the standard is fitted in a bushing on the base. An upper end of an inner member of the standard then is placed into a lower sleeve of the knuckle connector. Lastly, a handle end of the umbrella is fitted into an upper sleeve of the connector. A canopy of the umbrella then may be opened to provide shade or other protection from weather as required. Further, an angular position of the umbrella may be adjusted by releasing a pivot connection of the knuckle connector. |
100 |
Mountaineering stick having warning and lighting means and capable of
being dismantled and assembled rapidly |
US886355 |
1992-05-21 |
US5226718A |
1993-07-13 |
Jy-Tsair Lin |
A mountaineering stick comprises a plurality of segments, each of which can be detached and reassembled by means of eccentric structures. A lighting device of special design is affixed to the stick for lighting and warning purposes. Such stick can be easily carried by the mountain climber and is durable. |