US4071243A
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Stilt structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-30
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Granted: 1978-01-31
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Expires: 1996-06-30
Abstract
Abstract A pair of stilts in which each stilt includes a horizontally positionable elongate handle that has first and second ends from which first and second elongate members extend downwardly and upwardly. Each first elongate member terminates on the lower end in a projecting step that has a centered third member projecting downwardly therefrom. A pair of stilts of the above structure permits a user to elect either of two positions to be supported in an elevation thereon, the second members in a first position being disposed rearwardly of his shoulders, and the second members in a second position being situtated forwardly of his shoulders. The handles are of sufficient length as to so off set the first members and steps relative to the second members that a user occupies an upright position on the pair of stilts irrespective of whether the stilts are in the first or second position. The pair of stilts have bottom recessed resilient pads mounted on the lower ends thereof to minimize slippage. Pebbles and small stones when contacted by the pads tend to enter the recesses temporarily where they will not cause slippage of the stilts on the supporting surface. Due to the weight of the user being equally distributed on the centered third members, there is a minimum tendency of the pair of stilts to pivot transversely relative to the direction of travel when a user is supported in an elevated position on the pair of stilts.
Inventors
- 👤 Lee Fink
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:15
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B25/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
329 words
A pair of stilts that permit the user thereof to walk over a ground surface on said stilts, with said stilts being in either a first or a second position, with each of said stilts including: a. an elongate handle that has a horizontally positionable upper edge and first and second portions; b. a first elongate member having a second end secured to said handle, said member being vertically disposed when said upper edge is horizontally positioned, with said first elongate member having a longitudinally extending side and a first end; c. a second elongate member that extends outwardly from said second end portion and is upwardly disposed when said upper edge is horizontally positioned; d. A step secured to said first end of said first member, said step defining an elongate edge surface on which a foot of a user may rest, said edge surface being disposed perpendicular relative to said longitudinal side of said first member and to said handle; and e. a third elongate member that extends outwardly from said step and is substantially centered relative to said edge surface, with said third member being downwardly positioned when said upper edge of said handle is horizontally positioned and said second member is vertically positioned, with said pair of stilts being capable of supporting said user when said pair of stilts are in either the first or second positions, with said pair of stilts being in a first position when they are laterally spaced to have said steps project towards one another and said second members extend upwardly to the rear of the shoulders of said user, and which stilts occupy said second position when the positions of said stilts are reversed from that position which they are occupied in said first position when each stilt is rotated one hundred and eighty degrees, with said steps in said second position projecting towards one another and said second members are disposed forwardly of the shoulders of said user.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
329 words
A pair of stilts that permit the user thereof to walk over a ground surface on said stilts, with said stilts being in either a first or a second position, with each of said stilts including: a. an elongate handle that has a horizontally positionable upper edge and first and second portions; b. a first elongate member having a second end secured to said handle, said member being vertically disposed when said upper edge is horizontally positioned, with said first elongate member having a longitudinally extending side and a first end; c. a second elongate member that extends outwardly from said second end portion and is upwardly disposed when said upper edge is horizontally positioned; d. A step secured to said first end of said first member, said step defining an elongate edge surface on which a foot of a user may rest, said edge surface being disposed perpendicular relative to said longitudinal side of said first member and to said handle; and e. a third elongate member that extends outwardly from said step and is substantially centered relative to said edge surface, with said third member being downwardly positioned when said upper edge of said handle is horizontally positioned and said second member is vertically positioned, with said pair of stilts being capable of supporting said user when said pair of stilts are in either the first or second positions, with said pair of stilts being in a first position when they are laterally spaced to have said steps project towards one another and said second members extend upwardly to the rear of the shoulders of said user, and which stilts occupy said second position when the positions of said stilts are reversed from that position which they are occupied in said first position when each stilt is rotated one hundred and eighty degrees, with said steps in said second position projecting towards one another and said second members are disposed forwardly of the shoulders of said user.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
A pair of stilts as defined in claim 1 in which each of said handles has an elongate slot defined therein parallel to said upper edge of said handle and through which slot the fingers on a hand of said user extend when said hand is grasping said handle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A pair of stilts as defined in claim 1 in which said handle, first and second elongate members, step and third elongate member of each of said stilts is formed from a rigid material and as an integral unit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A pair of stilts as defined in claim 1 in which said steps of each of said stilts includes first and second oppositely disposed side edges that taper downwardly and inwardly to merge into said third elongate member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
A pair of stilts as defined in claim 1 in which said handles are of sufficient length as to off set said second elongate members relative to said first elongate members and steps that said user may occupy a straight upright position irrespective of whether said pair of stilts are in said first or second positions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
A pair of stilts as defined in claim 1 which each of said stilts in addition includes; f. resilient means mounted on the lower extremity of said third elongate member to prevent said stilt slipping or sliding when said resilient means encounters a small pebble.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
69 words
A pair of stilts as defined in claim 1, in which said resilient means is in the form of a cup that has a downwardly extending cavity that snugly and frictionally engage the lower end portion of said third elongate member, said cup including a bottom in which at least one upwardly extending recess into which said pebble may temporarily move to prevent said cup sliding on said pebble.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
56 words
A pair of stilts as defined in claim 1 in which said cup has a side wall, and a peripheral edge portion of said cup at the junction of said side wall and bottom deforming temporarily to an arcuate slope when said cup pivots relative to a supporting surface with which it is in pressure contact.
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) | 1981-01-30 | 1981-08-01 | 1982-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-30 | 1985-08-01 | 1986-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-30 | 1989-08-01 | 1990-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |