GB2461950A - A walking aid with ball shaped wheels - Google Patents
A walking aid with ball shaped wheels Download PDFInfo
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- GB2461950A GB2461950A GB0813434A GB0813434A GB2461950A GB 2461950 A GB2461950 A GB 2461950A GB 0813434 A GB0813434 A GB 0813434A GB 0813434 A GB0813434 A GB 0813434A GB 2461950 A GB2461950 A GB 2461950A
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- walking aid
- ball shaped
- shaped wheels
- wheels
- walker
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- 206010017577 Gait disturbance Diseases 0.000 description 1
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H3/00—Appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk about
- A61H3/04—Wheeled walking aids for patients or disabled persons
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H3/00—Appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk about
- A61H3/02—Crutches
- A61H3/0288—Ferrules or tips therefor
- A61H2003/0294—Ferrules or tips therefor comprising a ball-and-socket joint
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Abstract
A walking aid has ball shaped or spherical wheels2,4. The walking aid may have three or four wheels. The walking aid may have a seat with a bag underneath7or a basket6and the walking aid may have brakes5.
Description
A 3 /4 wheeled walker which uses balls for wheels.
3 and 4 wheeled walkers enable people with impaired mobility to walk more confidently. Unfortunately many kerbs are not designed for 3/ 4 wheeled walkers to move smoothly over them and often the result is the disabled person falling over their walker. The wheels tend to follow the direction of the kerb and then stop moving.
This invention has spherical wheels which cannot be caught in the kerb. The spheres, or balls continue to roll over the kerb and the walker is not in danger of stumbling over.
Figure 1 shows a 4 wheeled ball walker: 1. 4 Wheeled Walker.
2. 4 Ball shaped wheels.
5. Brakes 7. Seat with bag underneath Figure 2 shows a 3 wheeled ball walker: 3. 3 Wheeled Walker.
4. 3 Ball Shaped wheels.
5. Brakes 6. Shopping basket
Claims (2)
- Claims 1. A 3 and a 4 wheeled walker which has 3 and 4 ball-shaped wheels.
- 2. A 3 and a 4 wheeled ball walker substantially as described herein with reference to figuresi -2 of the accompanying drawings.
Priority Applications (1)
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GB0813434A GB2461950B (en) | 2008-07-23 | 2008-07-23 | A 3 / 4 wheeled walker which uses balls for wheels |
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GB0813434A GB2461950B (en) | 2008-07-23 | 2008-07-23 | A 3 / 4 wheeled walker which uses balls for wheels |
Publications (3)
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GB0813434D0 GB0813434D0 (en) | 2008-08-27 |
GB2461950A true GB2461950A (en) | 2010-01-27 |
GB2461950B GB2461950B (en) | 2011-09-28 |
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GB0813434A Expired - Fee Related GB2461950B (en) | 2008-07-23 | 2008-07-23 | A 3 / 4 wheeled walker which uses balls for wheels |
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Citations (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US3992024A (en) * | 1975-11-20 | 1976-11-16 | John Workman | Tripodal vehicle |
US4307715A (en) * | 1980-12-29 | 1981-12-29 | Fante Emilie D | Ambulatory aid |
GB2142249A (en) * | 1983-06-28 | 1985-01-16 | Williams Christopher Temp Sims | Adjustable walking aid |
US4621804A (en) * | 1985-03-25 | 1986-11-11 | R-Jayco Ltd. | Therapeutic roller/walker |
US4807870A (en) * | 1987-02-25 | 1989-02-28 | Hickman Allen G | Walking trainer |
US6439250B1 (en) * | 1999-02-23 | 2002-08-27 | Ruben Balan | Safety support device and method |
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- 2008-07-23 GB GB0813434A patent/GB2461950B/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
Patent Citations (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US3992024A (en) * | 1975-11-20 | 1976-11-16 | John Workman | Tripodal vehicle |
US4307715A (en) * | 1980-12-29 | 1981-12-29 | Fante Emilie D | Ambulatory aid |
GB2142249A (en) * | 1983-06-28 | 1985-01-16 | Williams Christopher Temp Sims | Adjustable walking aid |
US4621804A (en) * | 1985-03-25 | 1986-11-11 | R-Jayco Ltd. | Therapeutic roller/walker |
US4807870A (en) * | 1987-02-25 | 1989-02-28 | Hickman Allen G | Walking trainer |
US6439250B1 (en) * | 1999-02-23 | 2002-08-27 | Ruben Balan | Safety support device and method |
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GB2461950B (en) | 2011-09-28 |
GB0813434D0 (en) | 2008-08-27 |
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Date | Code | Title | Description |
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PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 20230723 |