Patent ID: 7422025
Filing Date: 2008-09-09
Classification: A61H

Abstract:
1. In combination: a walker device for use by an individual having an arm including a forearm and a hand, said walker device including a walker frame including a generally horizontal upper walker frame segment; and a support comprising a unitary assembly releasably connected to the walker frame and projecting upwardly from the upper walker frame segment, said support intended for stabilizing the arm of an individual using the walker by maintaining the arm straight and said forearm and hand in desired positions relative to said walker device, said support including an elongated member connected to and extending upwardly from said generally horizontal upper walker frame segment and disposed over said generally horizontal upper walker frame segment, said elongated member having an upper distal end, and said support further including a forearm cuff member connected to said elongated member at a location thereon elevated relative to said generally horizontal upper walker frame segment and projecting laterally and forwardly of said elongated member over said upper walker frame segment and a forearm support strap connected to said forearm cuff member, said forearm cuff member and said forearm support strap selectively adjustable up or down on said elongated member, said forearm cuff member defining a generally vertically oriented concavity intended for receiving a forearm of an individual using the walker device to provide support therefor and cooperable with said forearm support strap to maintain the arm of the individual substantially straight and in a generally vertical orientation directly above said generally horizontal upper walker frame segment and above the individual's hand and substantially preventing both sideways and back and forward movement of the forearm while allowing body weight to be applied downwardly through the arm and hand past the forearm cuff member and forearm support strap to the generally horizontal upper walker frame segment, said support additionally including a support base releasably attached to said generally horizontal upper walker frame segment, said elongated member connected to said support base and extending upwardly therefrom, and said support base including a hand-grip releasably connected to and extending along and at least partially surrounding said generally horizontal upper walker frame segment and a hand stabilizing strap connected to said hand-grip, said hand-grip being adjustably movable along said generally horizontal upper walker frame segment, said support additionally including a pivot connector for pivotally connecting said elongated member to said support base and to said walker frame and lock structure for selectively locking said elongated member against pivotal movement relative to said support base and to said walker frame to maintain said elongated member directly above said generally horizontal upper walker frame segment at a selected angle relative to said generally horizontal upper walker frame segment.