WO2014060489A3 - Hand cushion for crutches, canes and other devices - Google Patents

Hand cushion for crutches, canes and other devices Download PDF

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WO2014060489A3
WO2014060489A3 PCT/EP2013/071654 EP2013071654W WO2014060489A3 WO 2014060489 A3 WO2014060489 A3 WO 2014060489A3 EP 2013071654 W EP2013071654 W EP 2013071654W WO 2014060489 A3 WO2014060489 A3 WO 2014060489A3
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handle
cushion
chassis
cushion element
crutches
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PCT/EP2013/071654
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French (fr)
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WO2014060489A2 (en
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Patrick MOYLAN
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Eirtec Research And Development Limited
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Priority to GB1508455.1A priority Critical patent/GB2522156B/en
Publication of WO2014060489A2 publication Critical patent/WO2014060489A2/en
Publication of WO2014060489A3 publication Critical patent/WO2014060489A3/en

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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25G—HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS
    • B25G1/00—Handle constructions
    • B25G1/10—Handle constructions characterised by material or shape
    • B25G1/102—Handle constructions characterised by material or shape the shape being specially adapted to facilitate handling or improve grip
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H3/00—Appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk about
    • A61H3/02—Crutches
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
    • A61H2201/1602—Physical interface with patient kind of interface, e.g. head rest, knee support or lumbar support
    • A61H2201/1635—Hand or arm, e.g. handle

Abstract

A cushion assembly suitable for attachment to a handle, such as a handle on a crutch, having a resilient cushion element arranged to be positioned on the palmar facing area of a handle, and having means of fastening the cushion element on the handle. The fastening means includes a tubular chassis that partially surrounds the handle, and the cushion element is attached to the chassis, which is directed towards the palmar facing area of the handle. The cushion assembly allows the users fingers and thumb to maintain a firm grip on an exposed area of the handle. This prevents any undesirable lateral movement of the cushion assembly. The cushion element is detachable and maybe held within a pocket on the chassis.
PCT/EP2013/071654 2012-10-16 2013-10-16 Hand cushion for crutches, canes and other devices WO2014060489A2 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

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GB1508455.1A GB2522156B (en) 2012-10-16 2013-10-16 Hand cushion for crutches, canes and other devices

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IE2012/0483 2012-10-16
IE20120483 2012-10-16

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WO2014060489A2 WO2014060489A2 (en) 2014-04-24
WO2014060489A3 true WO2014060489A3 (en) 2014-06-12

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Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2016905A (en) * 1978-03-10 1979-10-03 Martin D E Article of protective wear
US5482270A (en) * 1994-09-30 1996-01-09 Smith; J. Al Handgrip for a bat
US5687422A (en) * 1996-02-13 1997-11-18 Wurst; Patrick E. Knee pads for sports use
US5867868A (en) * 1997-06-05 1999-02-09 Ward; James D. Detachable grip for elongated members
US6178556B1 (en) * 2000-07-17 2001-01-30 Parker Athletic Products, Llc Custom-fitted catcher's leg guard and method
US20030177611A1 (en) * 2002-03-20 2003-09-25 Ching-Hui Lin Combination of handle with cover
FR2869222A1 (en) * 2004-04-26 2005-10-28 Didier Laurent Dames Forearm crutch handle device for use by handicapped person, has set of leather layers sewn together and embodied by seams that enclose two synthetic foam layers which exert pressure on leather layers
GB2430175A (en) * 2005-09-19 2007-03-21 Nottingham Rehab Ltd Hand grip cover assembly

Family Cites Families (3)

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EP0701807A1 (en) 1994-09-19 1996-03-20 Urs Stoller Support for persons with walking disability
US6085765A (en) 1998-11-06 2000-07-11 Sigsworth; Joanne D. Forearm crutch cushion system
GB2468347B (en) 2009-03-05 2011-01-26 Emily Webb Hand grip and device comprising a hand grip

Patent Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2016905A (en) * 1978-03-10 1979-10-03 Martin D E Article of protective wear
US5482270A (en) * 1994-09-30 1996-01-09 Smith; J. Al Handgrip for a bat
US5687422A (en) * 1996-02-13 1997-11-18 Wurst; Patrick E. Knee pads for sports use
US5867868A (en) * 1997-06-05 1999-02-09 Ward; James D. Detachable grip for elongated members
US6178556B1 (en) * 2000-07-17 2001-01-30 Parker Athletic Products, Llc Custom-fitted catcher's leg guard and method
US20030177611A1 (en) * 2002-03-20 2003-09-25 Ching-Hui Lin Combination of handle with cover
FR2869222A1 (en) * 2004-04-26 2005-10-28 Didier Laurent Dames Forearm crutch handle device for use by handicapped person, has set of leather layers sewn together and embodied by seams that enclose two synthetic foam layers which exert pressure on leather layers
GB2430175A (en) * 2005-09-19 2007-03-21 Nottingham Rehab Ltd Hand grip cover assembly

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WO2014060489A2 (en) 2014-04-24
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GB2522156B (en) 2018-10-17

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