Patent ID: 7398791
Filing Date: 2008-07-15
Classification: A45B,A61H

Abstract:
1. A walking aid device comprising: a body element attachable to a walking support; a plunger device; a visual cue component that provides a physical barrier when in an extended position, and that stands out away from a floor surface when extended to maximize the distinction from the surface; translation means for moving the visual cue component between a first position and a second position that is extended from the body element; wherein the translation means are disposed within the body and connected with the plunger device and the visual cue component such that the visual cue component is automatically moved between the first and second positions when a user applies weight to the walking support when the device is attached thereto and activates the plunger device against the floor surface; wherein the body element includes a first opening that is constructed to receive a cane therethrough, a second opening that is substantially parallel to the first opening, and a cavity between the first and second opening that permits the translation means to operate; thereby providing a physical obstacle over which the user must step to move forward in a walking-type motion.