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Therapeutic walking apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-29
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Granted: 1973-07-24
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Expires: 1992-03-29
Abstract
Abstract A therapeutic walking board for teaching basic walking skills to mentally retarded and physically handicapped individuals who have difficulty with coordinated physical movements. The apparatus comprises an elongate flat walkway board with a removable and vertically adjustable handrail assembly. A plurality of substantially raised resilient footprint forms are releasably adhered in a desired walking pattern on the board An air-operated sound-emitting device is embedded in each footprint form for actuation upon compression of the form. The apparatus is collapsible for storage.
Inventors
- 👤 C Berryman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:17
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B23/00; A63B23/035; A63B23/04; A63B23/0405; A63B23/0464; A63B71/00; A63B71/06; A63B71/0619; A63B71/0622; A63B2071/0625; A63B21/00; A63B21/02; A63B21/028; A63B2210/00; A63B2210/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A therapeutic walking apparatus, comprising: a. an elongate walkway board having a flat top surface, b. a plurality of footprint forms at least about 3 but less than 6 inches in height, each of said forms comprising a flexible covering enclosing a resilient material, said covering having a pressure sensitive adhesive on the bottom side thereof for releasably attaching said form in spaced relation with each other on the top surface of said board, and c. an air-operated sound emitter in each of said footprint forms actuated by compression of said form.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A therapeutic walking apparatus, comprising: a. an elongate walkway board having a flat top surface, b. a plurality of footprint forms at least about 3 but less than 6 inches in height, each of said forms comprising a flexible covering enclosing a resilient material, said covering having a pressure sensitive adhesive on the bottom side thereof for releasably attaching said form in spaced relation with each other on the top surface of said board, and c. an air-operated sound emitter in each of said footprint forms actuated by compression of said form.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-23 | 1977-01-22 | 1977-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-23 | 1981-01-22 | 1981-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-23 | 1985-01-22 | 1985-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |