US4708274A
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Removable tray apparatus for a walker
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-10-28
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Granted: 1987-11-24
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Expires: 2006-10-28
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for use with a walker of a type having four vertically disposed legs which are adapted to contact the floor at the bottom thereof. Handles are provided on each side of the walker and first and second horizontal elongated members are disposed below each of the handles. A rigid tray is provided for extending over and above the first and second horizontal elongated members, with each side of the tray having first and second downwardly extending flanges thereon for preventing the tray from falling off of the first and second horizontal elongated members. The tray is not bolted or fastened to the walker itself so that it can be easily and quickly removed from or placed onto the first and second horizontal elongated members.
Inventors
- 👤 Cyril J. Roche
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:54
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H3/00; A61H2003/002; A61H2003/004; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/926
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
265 words
An apparatus in combination with a walker of a type including four substantially vertically disposed legs adapted to contact the floor at the bottom thereof, brace means for interconnecting the four legs together, handle means connected to respective ones of said legs, one each side of the top of the walker for permitting a user to grasp one of said handle means with each hand, a first horizontal elongated member disposed below one of said handle means and extending from one of said legs toward another of said legs, and a second horizontal elongated member disposed below the other of said handle means and extending parallel to said first horizontal member and toward another of said legs, said apparatus consisting of: a generally rectangular rigid tray means for extending over and above said first and second horizontal elongated member; each side of said tray means having first and second downwardly extending elongated flange means extending on the outside of respective ones of said first and second horizontal elongated members for preventing said rigid tray means from falling off said first and second horizontal elongated members; a third downwardly depending elongated flange means attached to said rigid tray means and extending parallel and adjacent to but spaced from said first downwardly extending flange, said third flange being disposed between said first and second horizontal elongated members but closer to the first than to the second horizontal elongated member; and, said downwardly depending flange means permitting said rigid tray means to be easily and quickly removed from or placed on said first and second horizontal elongated members.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
265 words
An apparatus in combination with a walker of a type including four substantially vertically disposed legs adapted to contact the floor at the bottom thereof, brace means for interconnecting the four legs together, handle means connected to respective ones of said legs, one each side of the top of the walker for permitting a user to grasp one of said handle means with each hand, a first horizontal elongated member disposed below one of said handle means and extending from one of said legs toward another of said legs, and a second horizontal elongated member disposed below the other of said handle means and extending parallel to said first horizontal member and toward another of said legs, said apparatus consisting of: a generally rectangular rigid tray means for extending over and above said first and second horizontal elongated member; each side of said tray means having first and second downwardly extending elongated flange means extending on the outside of respective ones of said first and second horizontal elongated members for preventing said rigid tray means from falling off said first and second horizontal elongated members; a third downwardly depending elongated flange means attached to said rigid tray means and extending parallel and adjacent to but spaced from said first downwardly extending flange, said third flange being disposed between said first and second horizontal elongated members but closer to the first than to the second horizontal elongated member; and, said downwardly depending flange means permitting said rigid tray means to be easily and quickly removed from or placed on said first and second horizontal elongated members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including an upwardly extending flange on each upper and outer edge of said rigid tray means for preventing food from falling off of said rigid tray means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 2 including a circular hole means extending through said rigid tray means for receiving a frusto-conically shaped container for holding liquids.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 3 including a groove disposed in the top of said rigid tray means just above said third downwardly depending flange means.
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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) | 1990-11-23 | 1991-05-25 | 1991-11-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-11-23 | 1995-05-25 | 1995-11-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-11-23 | 1999-05-25 | 1999-11-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |