US3625237A
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Arm support for invalid walkers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-13
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Granted: 1971-12-07
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Expires: 1990-04-13
Abstract
Abstract An arm support for invalids using walkers which is adjustable in all directions, either longitudinally, diagonally or vertically, and is capable of being placed on either the right-hand side of the upper tubular rails of the walker, or the left-hand side, and, if desired, could be placed on the front upper member of the walker.
Inventors
- 👤 Mabel L Wertz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:25
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H3/00; A61H3/04; A61H2003/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A walker for use by invalids, said walker comprising a framework including side and front rails positioned at the top of the framework and an armrest adjustably clamped to a rail, said armrest comprising a pair of telescoping elongated members arranged for vertical adjustment one to the other, a clamp integrally connected to the lower end of one of said members, said clamp tightly embracing said rail and being positionable at various locations longitudinally of the rail and capable of adjustment with respect to the longitudinal axis of the rail by loosening the clamp and then tightening it to tightly embrace the rail at its new position, and a generally horizontally extending trough positioned at the top of the other telescoping member, said trough being free of obstructions at either end or intermediate its length whereby a user of the walker may place an incapacitated arm in the trough for support and guide the walker with his other arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A walker for use by invalids, said walker comprising a framework including side and front rails positioned at the top of the framework and an armrest adjustably clamped to a rail, said armrest comprising a pair of telescoping elongated members arranged for vertical adjustment one to the other, a clamp integrally connected to the lower end of one of said members, said clamp tightly embracing said rail and being positionable at various locations longitudinally of the rail and capable of adjustment with respect to the longitudinal axis of the rail by loosening the clamp and then tightening it to tightly embrace the rail at its new position, and a generally horizontally extending trough positioned at the top of the other telescoping member, said trough being free of obstructions at either end or intermediate its length whereby a user of the walker may place an incapacitated arm in the trough for support and guide the walker with his other arm.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-12-06 | 1975-06-07 | 1975-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-06 | 1979-06-07 | 1979-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-06 | 1983-06-07 | 1983-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |