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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 04, 2009
Filed:
Nov. 08, 2006
Peter Kovachi, Tonawanda, NY (US);
Joseph C. Mollendorf, Amherst, NY (US);
Roger Teagarden, Lancaster, NY (US);
Chee Main Heam, Perak, MY;
Peter Kovachi, Tonawanda, NY (US);
Joseph C. Mollendorf, Amherst, NY (US);
Roger Teagarden, Lancaster, NY (US);
Chee Main Heam, Perak, MY;
The Research Foundation of State University of NY, Amherst, NY (US);
Abstract
The invention relates to a walker having a main supporting frame, a superstructure frame and a body support means. The superstructure frame is operatively arranged for vertical adjustment relative to the main supporting frame and includes an adjustable interior opening for accommodating a user and an entrance gate operatively arranged to provide access to the adjustable interior opening. The body support means is secured to the superstructure frame and operatively arranged to support the user. Furthermore, the walker may include four wheels, each of which may include a directional locking apparatus and/or braking system, and the walker may include at least one arm support operatively arranged for supporting the user. The walker may also include at least one handle operatively arranged for transmission of the walker.