Hinged walking cane

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10772399
APP PUB NO 20190350323A1
SERIAL NO

16527952

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Disclosed is a hinged cane to assist in user mobility. The cane comprises an upper section and a lower section and a hinged mechanism that connects the upper and lower sections. The hinged mechanism comprises a lower block and an upper block and a hinge coupler pivotally connected to the lower block and to the upper block. This configuration enables the lower section to be moved from a use position over a range of travel into a fully folded position. The cane includes a catch mechanism for releasably securing the upper section to the lower section when in the use position. The cane may include a foot that has a relatively more pliable skirt and a relatively less pliable central nub to assist in maintaining the natural walking motion of the user.

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MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LPTHREE LAKES DRIVE NORTHFIELD IL 60093

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Foster, Gregory J Chicago, US 77 1392
Gilligan, Megan Chicago, US 5 35
Ritter, Joseph Arlington Heights, US 14 73
Sheldon, Robert W Winnetka, US 65 789

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