Abstract:
A hand-held walking device with a lower storage compartment having a generally u-shaped forward access area within. The walking device has an upper concealed compartment. A removeable false top panel side, under which several hidden compartments and a retractable drawer/shelf are stored. The walker includes a generally u-shaped support/handle.

Description:
This application is a continuation in process of Ser. No. 10/286,969—C.I.P. of Ser. No. 09/694,891 filed Oct. 26, 2000 now abandoned. 
    
    
     CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
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     STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 
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     REFERENCE TO A “MICROFICHE” APPENDIX 
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     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     There can be no doubt that the population, in general, of the world is experiencing a dramatic increase in their life expectancy. This aging population, by and large, is being encouraged to stay mentally vigorous and to maintain an active positive interest in the world around them. Add to this, the number of persons of all ages who, for one reason or another, find themselves lame from having an injured/disabled leg or foot and who yet wish to be able to participate more conveniently in the life around them. Therefore, one can readily see the need for a Multi-Purpose Ambio-Unit. Unlike crutches, walkers, canes, etc., that have a singular purpose and by and large have an awkward appearance. 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     This invention relates generally to any of the various devices held in the hand and used by the lame people, (elderly and/or persons having an injured/disabled leg or foot), as an aid in walking. 
     2. Description of the Related Art 
     The Multi-Purpose Ambio Unit relates to other items that are designed to assist in walking, such as crutches, canes, walkers, etc. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     (8.) An object of the present invention is to provide a multi-purpose hand-held object as an aid in walking. 
     (9.) It is the provision of the multi-purpose functions to the user that sets apart this hand-held aid in walking, from other “held in the hand” assistance in walking devices. 
     (10.) In addition, to the assisting the user from walking from room to room—indoors to outdoors—and place to place, its multi-purpose features allows the user to engage in a variety of activities. 
     (11.) Another object of the invention is to provide an aid in walking that eliminates the awkward appearance that pertains to (crutches, walkers, canes, etc.) of other aids in walking. 
     (12.) Still another object of the invention is to provide a writing surface to its user. (See  FIG. 1  and  FIG. 2 ) 
     (13.) In addition, underneath the writing surface of the invention is a hidden compartment. Which can be used to conceal personal documents, photographs and appropriately small items, etc., (See  FIG. 1  and  FIG. 2 ) for first hidden compartment. 
     (14.) The device/invention also contains a convenient storage area for holding writing/sketching materials, books, papers, maps, etc. (See  FIG. 1  and  FIG. 4 ) 
     (15.) There is also within the invention another hidden compartment. The second hidden compartment is meant to conceal as well as accommodate writing paper and a letter that is yet not completed and to which one wants to return. (See  FIG. 1  and  FIG. 2 ) for second (2nd) compartment.
 
(16.) And the device/invention contains a small drawer for holding a pen/pencil, sketching implement, small artist paint brush, etc. (See  FIG. 1  and  FIG. 2 )
 
(17.) The inherent portability of the invention allows those in need of walking assistance, not only such assistance; but gives them the opportunity to bring along with them their active, creative life.
 
(18.) The invention also may serve as a decorative piece of furniture.
 
(19.) There is also within the hidden drawer itself a use for a secondary writing surface. (See  FIG. 1  and  FIG. 2 )
 
(20.) Another object of the drawer/shelf is the placement of small objects. (See  FIG. 1  and  FIG. 2 )
 
(21.) The hidden drawer/shelf in itself is yet another compartment in that it in unobvious when disappearing into the concealed compartment unit. (See  FIG. 1  and  FIG. 2 )
 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
         FIG. 1  is a front elevational view of a Multi-Purpose Ambio Unit in accordance with the principals of the present invention. 
         FIG. 2  is an aerial elevational view illustrating the locations and purpose of the hidden drawer/shelf and all hidden spaces/compartments. 
         FIG. 3  in a front cross-sectional view illustrating the hidden spaces under the drawer/shelf and the hidden space atop the drawer/shelf. The hidden space between those concealed spaces. 
         FIG. 4  is a side elevational/reverse side elevational view of a Multi-Purpose Ambio Unit with some revelational illustration to assembly. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
     Regarding  FIG. 1  a Multi-Purpose Ambio Unit  19  includes a lower storage compartment  41  which forms an enclosure with access opening  40  to the storage compartment  41  which sits above two (2) crescent shaped support/legs  45   a , 45   b  above a floor  46 . Atop the lower storage compartment  41  sits a base of a unshaped handle/support  34 . Above the base of a u-shaped handle/support  34  rests a concealed compartment unit  20 . In addition, the concealed compartment unit  20  has three (3) areas  42   43   44 , one of which is a hidden drawer/shelf  28 . (See  FIG. 2  and  FIG. 3 ). The Multi-Purpose Ambio Unit is a walker that is sized around and supported by the lower storage compartment  41  and a concealed compartment unit  20 . The lower storage compartment  41  (See  FIG. 1  and  FIG. 4 ) is three (3) panel sided  36   37   38  with two (2) opposing panel sides  35   39 , an upper and lower. The lower storage compartment  41  is preferably made of wood. Beneath the lower storage compartment  41  an the lower panel side  39  are two (2) crescent shaped support/legs  45   a    45   b , which are preferably wood and attached beneath the arch invertedly by four ( 4 ) screws. The unshaped handle/support  34  is made of wood and its base rests on the upper panel side  35  of the lower storage compartment  41 . (See  FIG. 4 ). The unshaped handle/support  34  faces forward, is open ended and has two (2) pre-drilled holes  33   a    33   b  through its base. 
     In the concealed compartment unit  20  the location of the first (1) compartment (See  FIG. 3 ) is in a space  42  under the drawer/shelf  28 . A second (2) compartment  43  (See  FIG. 3 ) is in a space above the drawer/shelf  28  and above the entire drawer/shelf space  44 . The panel sides  23   24   25   26  of the concealed compartment unit  20  form an upper lip effect. When drawer/shelf  28  is closed this forms a supportive base for a second (2) concealed compartment  43 . A third (3) hidden compartment  44 . (See  FIG. 3 ) is the existing drawer/shelf space  44 . The assembly of a concealed compartment unit  20  has four (4) panel sides  23   24   25   26  preferably of wood and attached through panel sides  25   26 . It has two (2) opposing panel sides  21   22 , the lower panel side  22  has a slight recess. It is crescent shaped in form to accommodate the fingers. When reaching below the lower lip effect of the drawer/shelf  28  and drawer/shelf front  27 . In opening the drawer/shelf  28  mounted atop the lowerpanel side  22  are two (2) drawer glides  31   a    31   b . That are commercially available of wood attached which accommodate a drawer/shelf  28 . Affixed on top in a drawer/shelf stop  30  which adds support for weight displacement. The drawer/shelf stop  30  is mounted on the surface of the drawer/shelf  28 . Also attached on the drawer/shelf  28  is a writing utensil tray  29  carved within to place a pen/pencil, small paint brush, etc. On the surface of the two (2) drawer glides  31   a    31   b  are two (2) counter sunk holes  33   a    33   b , pre-drilled concealed beneath a false top panel side  21 . 
     When inserting two (2) large screws (see  FIG. 4 ) through drawer glide holes  33   a    33   b  and through the base of a u-shaped handle  34 , holes  33   a    33   b  assemble a lower storage compartment  41  to a concealed compartment unit  20 . 
     The invention, therefore, in its broadest aspects is not limited to the specific details shown and described. Accordingly departures may be made from the details described herein, departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.