Dual-mode cane, a kit for converting a white cane to a dual-mode cane, and a method for converting a white cane to a dual-mode cane

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9770384
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14821211

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A dual-mode cane includes a tip. The tip includes a low-friction surface that contacts a walking surface when the tip rests on the walking surface at an angle less than or equal to a transition angle. The tip includes a high-friction surface that contacts the walking surface when the tip rests on the walking surface at an angle greater than or equal to the transition angle.

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  • VALOR LOW VISION PRODUCTS L.L.C.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Osman, Martin Seymour Newton Highlands, US 1 5

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