Patent ID: 8746264
Filing Date: 2014-06-10
Classification: A45B,A63C

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for assisting movement comprising: a shaft having a first end on which a handle is disposed and a second end extending longitudinally away from the first end, the shaft further including an offset portion located between the first end and the second end, the offset portion including a curved portion and an angled portion, and a generally longitudinal portion extending between the second end of the shaft and the first end of the shaft, wherein the angled portion is positioned between the generally longitudinal portion and the curved portion; a housing secured to and only partially surrounding the shaft; a plurality of light sources located within the housing and oriented around the generally longitudinal portion of the shaft so as to circumferentially illuminate an area around the second end of the shaft; and at least one power source for powering the plurality of light sources, wherein the at least one power source is positioned within the generally longitudinal portion of the shaft.