Patent ID: 6164305
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: A61H

Abstract:
A mobility assisting device comprising:a substantially planar ground engaging base with a resilient skid resistant sole and having a longitudinal dimension;a bracket coupled to said base and having a longitudinal dimension substantially parallel to said longitudinal dimension of said base, said bracket being pivotable along a longitudinal axis of said base and being biased in a substantially upright direction with respect to said base;a vertical support having a bottom end pivotally coupled to said bracket and being pivotable with respect to said bracket in said longitudinal dimension of said bracket and said longitudinal dimension of base, said vertical support having a top end with a handle portion coupled thereto; anda spring biasing assembly for biasing said vertical support in an upright direction wherein said spring biasing assembly comprises first and second springs having a first end contacting said bracket and a second end contacting said vertical support member.