EP 2027790 A1 20090225 - Combination grasping device and walking cane with detachable base
Title (en)
Combination grasping device and walking cane with detachable base
Title (de)
Kombination aus einer Greifvorrichtung und einem Spazierstock mit abnehmbarem Unterteil
Title (fr)
Combinaison d'un dispositif de saisie et d'une canne avec une base détachable
Publication
Application
Priority
EP 07016448 A 20070822
Abstract (en)
Provided herewith is a walking cane device that converts into a tool for grasping items out of the normal reach of an individual. The device comprises two vertical members, pivotably connected to each other, One end of the device is a handle end (2) and the other end is the tip end (4). Upon releasing a locking mechanism (13) the handle end (2) can be opened up, thereby opening up the tip end (4) to provide a gripper end for grasping objects distant from the handle end. The gripper end being shaped to provide a flat gripper portion for grasping objects as well as a concave surface portion for gripping cylindrical objects. Upon closing the apparatus, the two vertical members interlock to prevent the members from separation during use as a cane. Also provided is a detachable broader base (45) that can be secured to the tip of the device when utilized as a cane.
IPC 8 full level
A45B 3/00 (2006.01)
CPC (source: EP)
A45B 3/00 (2013.01)
Citation (search report)
- [AD] US 6527321 B1 20030304 - KUCIAUSKAS ALEX [US]
- [A] GB 2274082 A 19940713 - ACTON ROBERT JOHN [GB]
- [A] US 4827956 A 19890509 - TOOT WILLIAM W [US]
Designated contracting state (EPC)
AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MT NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR
Designated extension state (EPC)
AL BA HR MK RS
DOCDB simple family (publication)
EP 2027790 A1 20090225; EP 2027790 B1 20110427; AT E506874 T1 20110515; DE 602007014205 D1 20110609
DOCDB simple family (application)
EP 07016448 A 20070822; AT 07016448 T 20070822; DE 602007014205 T 20070822