Ergonomic cane having oval, tapered short handle and triangular shank

Abstract

An ergonomic cane comprises a shank (20) and, at one end of the shank, a handle part (22) which is shaped like a pistol grip. The shank has a triangular configuration (FIG. 3) with substantially flat sides (56), which may be slightly concave (FIG. 4). The handle grip extends at a generally right angle from the shank, has an oval cross section (FIG. 7), has a plurality of finger grips (44) extending up from the lower edge thereof, is wider adjacent the shank than at its free end (38), and its lower side makes an obtuse angle with the shank. A hanging strap (48) is attached to the handle grip. By virtue of the triangular configuration of the shank, the cane can be made of lightweight material, such as redwood, yet has ample strength. The pistol grip handle, its angle of joinder with the shank, and the flat sides of the shank provide a handle which can be held with three fingers and a shank which can be held by the extended thumb and forefinger (FIG. 10) so that the cane can be far more easily held, pointed, and controlled.