GB2538445B - System for aiding a user to move - Google Patents

System for aiding a user to move

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GB2538445B
GB2538445B GB1614148.3A GB201614148A GB2538445B GB 2538445 B GB2538445 B GB 2538445B GB 201614148 A GB201614148 A GB 201614148A GB 2538445 B GB2538445 B GB 2538445B
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Pape Sperling Lise
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Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GBGB1410648.8A GB201410648D0 (en) 2014-06-14 2014-06-14 Walking aid providing tactile and visual cues to trigger and improve mobility
GB1502368.2A GB2527168B (en) 2014-06-14 2015-02-13 Mobility aid

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GB2538445A GB2538445A (en) 2016-11-16
GB2538445B true GB2538445B (en) 2017-05-17
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WO2014107754A2 (en) * 2013-01-08 2014-07-17 Pajestka Kevin Device for detecting surroundings
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