Patent ID: 8408224
Filing Date: 2013-04-02
Classification: A45B,A61H

Abstract:
1. A walking assistance device, comprising: a support member having a first end and a second end; a hand grip coupled to said support member at a location away from said second end; and a first base member coupled to said second end of said support member, said first base member being vertically aligned at least partially with said second end of said support member, wherein said first base member comprises a curved bottom surface having a constant radius of curvature; a second base member comprising a curved bottom surface having a constant radius of curvature, said second base member being laterally outwardly offset relative to said first base member, said second end of said support member, and a user of the walking assistance device; and an extension having opposing first and second ends, said first end of said extension being coupled to said support member adjacent said first base member and said second end of said extension being coupled to said second base member, wherein said extension extends laterally outwardly from said first base member to said second base member; wherein said first base member is coupled to at least one of said extension or said second end of said support member; and said first and second base members and said extension cooperate such that the walking assistance device provides both vertical support and horizontal support to a user via the support member and hand grip.