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Walker with tray
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-07
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Granted: 1978-02-21
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Expires: 1996-06-07
Abstract
Abstract A walker for infirm individuals with provision for supporting a cradle for a removable tray, and the tray at the front of the walker. The cradle may be arranged to swing to remain level at all times or may be rigidly secured to the walker.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony J. Di Chiara
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:47
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H3/00; A61H2003/002; A61H2003/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
220 words
A walker for infirm individuals and a tray cradle therefor; said walker comprising a pair of front legs and a pair of rear legs; a horizontal bar connecting each front leg to a rear leg, the said front and rear leg and horizontal bar on each side forming a frame; the said horizontal bar on each side providing a hand grip; a crossbar interconnecting said front legs and forming said walker into a rectangular structure which may be entered from the rear by the infirm individual who may then grip said horizontal bars; and a cradle supported between said front legs and extending substantially forward of said front legs and also extending above said crossbar; said cradle being swingably supported between said front legs to stay level during use; and a removable tray supported in said cradle; said cross-bar extending adjacent the rear end of said cradle and forming a stop and support for said end of said cradle; the support for said cradle comprising a bracket member secured to and extending forward of each front leg; a vertically directed slot in each bracket member having an opening substantially at the top of said bracket member; a securing member extending in part, horizontally from each side of said cradle; said securing member being receivable in and resting in said slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
220 words
A walker for infirm individuals and a tray cradle therefor; said walker comprising a pair of front legs and a pair of rear legs; a horizontal bar connecting each front leg to a rear leg, the said front and rear leg and horizontal bar on each side forming a frame; the said horizontal bar on each side providing a hand grip; a crossbar interconnecting said front legs and forming said walker into a rectangular structure which may be entered from the rear by the infirm individual who may then grip said horizontal bars; and a cradle supported between said front legs and extending substantially forward of said front legs and also extending above said crossbar; said cradle being swingably supported between said front legs to stay level during use; and a removable tray supported in said cradle; said cross-bar extending adjacent the rear end of said cradle and forming a stop and support for said end of said cradle; the support for said cradle comprising a bracket member secured to and extending forward of each front leg; a vertically directed slot in each bracket member having an opening substantially at the top of said bracket member; a securing member extending in part, horizontally from each side of said cradle; said securing member being receivable in and resting in said slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The walker and cradle of claim 1 wherein said cradle is swingably supported in said slots between said front legs each slot being defined by a pair of parallel vertical extensions of said bracket; said extensions being deformable to engage and retain said securing member on each side.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The walker and cradle of claim 1 wherein said horizontal bar on each side being mounted for rotation on said crossbar toward and away from said crossbar; said side frame on each side being rotatable toward said crossbar with the cradle in place to collapse said walker.
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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) | 1981-02-20 | 1981-08-22 | 1982-02-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-20 | 1985-08-22 | 1986-02-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-20 | 1989-08-22 | 1990-02-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |