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Axillary crutch

CA 1291692 C · Owner: Lumex, Inc. · Inventors: Divito, Fred

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An improved axillary crutch is disclosed. The crutch has two inter-connected hollow-tube frame members. The bottom frame member is radially shaped at the end which comes in contact with the floor, the radial design of the bottom frame member being derived from the natural arcing motion of the crutch. A radial crutch tip is fitted over the radial end of the bottom frame member. The bottom frame member telescopes into the top frame member. A bolt within the handle of the crutch passes through apertures in each frame member and is secured by a wing nut. The height of the crutch is changed by removing the bolt telescoping, the bottom frame member into or out of the top frame member and …

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  • Granted November 5, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended November 5, 2008.
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FiledJune 2, 1987
GrantedNovember 5, 1991
Term endedNovember 5, 2008
Patent numberCA 1291692 C
Classification (IPC)B60R22/20 +1 more

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1988199119941997200020032006Application filedJune 2, 1987Patent grantedNov 5, 1991Term endedNov 5, 2008

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