Patent ID: 6386217
Filing Date: 2002-05-14
Classification: A45B,A61H

Abstract:
An assistive device comprising a crutch having a support apparatus, said device being positionable in a first, walking orientation, wherein said device is used for assisting in walking, and a second, supporting orientation, wherein said device is used for supporting an injured leg in a generally horizontal position, and wherein:said crutch includes a first pair of spaed, elongate support members, said members being connected at a first end by an axillary support, and connected at an opposite second end to a foot, said crutch further including a hand grip, extending between and connected to said elongate support members, said hand grip being located between said axillary support and said foot; said support apparatus includes a second pair of elongate members pivotally connected to said first pair of elongate members, between the Argt and second ends thereof, said second pair of menbers being substantially parallel to said first pair of members and being generally co-planar therewith when said device is in said first position; whereby, when said device is in said second position, one of said first or second ends is supported on a raised surface and the opposite end is supported by said supporting apparatus.