Patent ID: 6938630
Filing Date: 2005-09-06
Classification: A61H

Abstract:
1. A device for enabling persons with paresis of lower limbs to walk, said device comprising: two substantially vertical elements, each having an upper member with an upper end and a lower member with a lower end, said members fixed adjustably in height relative to one another; two handles for a user's hands, which handles are connected to said vertical elements at said upper ends, respectively; a jacket with an internal frame and armpit supports situated at a side of said vertical elements, said frame interconnecting said vertical elements at said upper ends, said jacket comprising a three sided frame with two shorter sides formed from two shorter parts of adjustable length, spaced apart and in parallel arrangement and a longer side formed from a first longer part of adjustable length, in perpendicular arrangement to said two shorter parts, joined together by corners at their respective ends, said frame having a second longer part of adjustable length, situated opposite to said first longer part and fixed at its ends to said shorter parts by means of two connectors, one of said connectors being fixed pivotally on one of the shorter parts, and a second said connector fixed by being engaged in a lock situated at an end of the other shorter part; skids with a foot platform, said skids being fixed to said lower ends of said vertical elements by means of an flexible connection and being connected to one another by a stabilizing rod of adjustable length; and clamping rings for a user's thighs which are fixed to said vertical elements in said lower ends.