Patent ID: 6145524
Filing Date: 2000-11-14
Classification: A61H

Abstract:
An stair climbing walker comprising:a frame having a pair of reverse U-shaped frame pipes situated parallel to each other, each frame pipe having front and rear lower portions;cross bar means connected to the respective frame pipes to connect the frame together;a pair of front legs, each leg telescopically inserted into the front lower portion of one of the frame pipes and having holes mutually spaced along the leg;first and second locking devices mounted on a first and a second outer ends of the front lower portions of said frame pipes, respectively, each locking device having a pin operatively engaging one of said holes in one of said legs, thereby connecting the leg in a fixed position to the front lower portion of the respective frame pipe, and disengaging said hole to release the leg from the front lower portion of the respective frame pipe; anda hand operated control means positioned on each frame pipe for disengaging each pin from one of said holes and for pushing the pin into engagement with said hole, whereby said legs are adjustable in height individually with respect to the height of the stair.