US956438A - Crutch-tip. - Google Patents

Crutch-tip. Download PDF

Info

Publication number
US956438A
US956438A US50613209A US1909506132A US956438A US 956438 A US956438 A US 956438A US 50613209 A US50613209 A US 50613209A US 1909506132 A US1909506132 A US 1909506132A US 956438 A US956438 A US 956438A
Authority
US
United States
Prior art keywords
crutch
tip
block
ferrule
metallic
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Lifetime
Application number
US50613209A
Inventor
Edward H Seibert
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Individual
Original Assignee
Individual
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Individual filed Critical Individual
Priority to US50613209A priority Critical patent/US956438A/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of US956438A publication Critical patent/US956438A/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H3/00—Appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk about
    • A61H3/02—Crutches
    • A61H3/0288—Ferrules or tips therefor

Definitions

  • My invention relates to an improved crutch tip and has for its object to provide a tip for crutches provided with a resilient block, the block being flexibly mounted upon a ferrule adapted to receive the end of the crutch upon which the tip is employed.
  • Figure 1 is a transverse vertical view in mid-section of the device embodying my invention in place upon the end of a crutch.
  • Fig. 2 is a top plan view of the ferrule employed in my invention.
  • Fig. 3 is a top plan view of the reinforcing metallic member employed in my invention.
  • F ig. 4 is a side elevation of the eyelet member employed in my invention.
  • Fig. 5 is a top plan view of the resilient block employed in my invention.
  • the device of my invention is adapted to be seated upon the end of the crutch 1.
  • a ferrule 2 which may be made adjustable to fit crutches of various diameters by means of the vertical slots 3 in its main body portion.
  • the ferrule is provided with a terminal convex face 4 and is secured in place upon the crutch 1 by means of the screws 13.
  • I employ an eyelet member 5 consisting of an eye 6, a disk 7 and a pointed body 8.
  • the convex terminal 4 is slotted as indicated by the numeral 9 to admit the passage of the eye 6, the point 8 being driven into the end of the crutch 1 to further secure the eyelet member 5 in place.
  • the resilient block 10 is provided with a cylindrical projection 14 upon its upper face, and a metallic reinforcing member 11 which is S-shaped in form having a curved projection 12 midway its length; thereinforcing member 11 being embedded in said resilient block in the manner illustrated in Fig. 1, so that the curved projection 12 extends into the cylindrical projection 14.
  • the cylindrical projection is provided with a slot 15 to receive the eye 6, which eye 6 has flexible engagement with the curved projection 12.
  • a crutch-tip the combination yof a ferrule having a convex lower terminal; an eye secured to the apex of said terminal; a resilient block; a reinforcing metallic member embedded in said block; and means for flexibly securing said reinforcin metallic member to said eye, substantial y as described.
  • a ferrule adjustable diametrically having a convex lower terminal and an adjustable vertical wall; a resilient block; metallic reinforcing means embedded in said block having a curved projection extending above the upper surface of said block; and a liexible connecting means whereby said block is secured to the lower terminal of said ferrule, substantially as described.
  • a diametrically adjustable metallic ferrule adapted to be mounted on the end of a crutch; a resilient block; a metallic reinforcing member embedded in said block, and a flexible connecting means interposed between said ferrule and said block, substantially as described.
  • a diametrically adjustable metallic ferrule having a convex lower terminal; an eye secured to the apex of said terminal; a resilient block; a reinforcing metallic member embedded in said block; and means for flexibly securing said reinforcing metallic'niember to said eye, substantially as described.

Landscapes

  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Pain & Pain Management (AREA)
  • Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
  • Rehabilitation Therapy (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Rehabilitation Tools (AREA)

Description

E. H. SEIBERT.
, GRUTGH TIP.
APPLIGATION HLBDJULYS, 1909.
956,438. Patented Apr. 26, 1910.
v ATTOH/VE V5 EDWARD H. SEIBERT, OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI.A
CRUTCH-TIP.
Specification of Letters Patent.
Patented Apr. 26, 1910.
Application filed .Tuly 6, 1909. Serial No. 506,132.
To all whom 'it may concern:
Be it known that I, EDWARD H. SEIBERT, a citizen of the United States, and resident of St. Louis, Missouri, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Crutch- Tips, of which the following is a specification.
My invention relates to an improved crutch tip and has for its object to provide a tip for crutches provided with a resilient block, the block being flexibly mounted upon a ferrule adapted to receive the end of the crutch upon which the tip is employed.
In the drawings: Figure 1 is a transverse vertical view in mid-section of the device embodying my invention in place upon the end of a crutch. Fig. 2 is a top plan view of the ferrule employed in my invention. Fig. 3 is a top plan view of the reinforcing metallic member employed in my invention. F ig. 4 is a side elevation of the eyelet member employed in my invention. Fig. 5 is a top plan view of the resilient block employed in my invention.
As shown in the drawings, the device of my invention is adapted to be seated upon the end of the crutch 1. I provide a ferrule 2 which may be made adjustable to fit crutches of various diameters by means of the vertical slots 3 in its main body portion. The ferrule is provided with a terminal convex face 4 and is secured in place upon the crutch 1 by means of the screws 13.
In the form of my invention illustrated in the drawings, I employ an eyelet member 5 consisting of an eye 6, a disk 7 and a pointed body 8. The convex terminal 4 is slotted as indicated by the numeral 9 to admit the passage of the eye 6, the point 8 being driven into the end of the crutch 1 to further secure the eyelet member 5 in place. The resilient block 10 is provided with a cylindrical projection 14 upon its upper face, and a metallic reinforcing member 11 which is S-shaped in form having a curved projection 12 midway its length; thereinforcing member 11 being embedded in said resilient block in the manner illustrated in Fig. 1, so that the curved projection 12 extends into the cylindrical projection 14. The cylindrical projection is provided with a slot 15 to receive the eye 6, which eye 6 has flexible engagement with the curved projection 12.
By means of the device thus described, I provide a non-slipping attachment for crutches which is use, and by reason of the metallic reinforcement of the resilient block 10, is possessed of very excellent durability and wearing properties.
Having thus fully described myinvention, what I claim as new and desire to have secured to me by the grant of Letters Patent, is:
1. In a crutch-tip, the combination yof a ferrule having a convex lower terminal; an eye secured to the apex of said terminal; a resilient block; a reinforcing metallic member embedded in said block; and means for flexibly securing said reinforcin metallic member to said eye, substantial y as described.
2. In a crutch-tip, the combination of a ferrule adjustable diametrically having a convex lower terminal and an adjustable vertical wall; a resilient block; metallic reinforcing means embedded in said block having a curved projection extending above the upper surface of said block; and a liexible connecting means whereby said block is secured to the lower terminal of said ferrule, substantially as described.
3. In a crutch-tip, a diametrically adjustable metallic ferrule adapted to be mounted on the end of a crutch; a resilient block; a metallic reinforcing member embedded in said block, and a flexible connecting means interposed between said ferrule and said block, substantially as described.
4. In a crutch-tip, the combination of a diametrically adjustable metallic ferrule having a convex lower terminal; an eye secured to the apex of said terminal; a resilient block; a reinforcing metallic member embedded in said block; and means for flexibly securing said reinforcing metallic'niember to said eye, substantially as described.
In testimony whereof, I have signed my name to this specication, in presence of two subscribing witnesses.
EDWARD H. sEIBEET.
Witnesses JAMES L. HOPKINS, WALTER C. STEIN.
ractically noiseless in.
US50613209A 1909-07-06 1909-07-06 Crutch-tip. Expired - Lifetime US956438A (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US50613209A US956438A (en) 1909-07-06 1909-07-06 Crutch-tip.

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US50613209A US956438A (en) 1909-07-06 1909-07-06 Crutch-tip.

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
US956438A true US956438A (en) 1910-04-26

Family

ID=3024841

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
US50613209A Expired - Lifetime US956438A (en) 1909-07-06 1909-07-06 Crutch-tip.

Country Status (1)

Country Link
US (1) US956438A (en)

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20070144568A1 (en) * 2005-12-13 2007-06-28 University Of Maryland Crutch-like mobility assist device with rotatable footer assembly

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20070144568A1 (en) * 2005-12-13 2007-06-28 University Of Maryland Crutch-like mobility assist device with rotatable footer assembly
US7581556B2 (en) 2005-12-13 2009-09-01 University Of Maryland Crutch-like mobility assist device with rotatable footer assembly

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US1078069A (en) Umbrella rib and socket.
US790051A (en) Breast-pump.
US1631710A (en) Detachable heel
US466104A (en) Sash-holder
US990006A (en) Tip for canes or crutches.
US1298721A (en) Crutch, walking-stick, and the like.
US373747A (en) Flue-cleaner
US1340616A (en) Pad used on crutches, artificial limbs, and sticks
US1014233A (en) Practice-ball.
US987315A (en) Temple-measuring device.
US1199373A (en) Clothes-pin.
US974051A (en) Smoking-pipe.
US1283323A (en) Tool-handle-reinforcing device.
US255689A (en) Half to thos
US1017247A (en) Sewing-machine needle.
US1034947A (en) Buttonhole-scissors.
US1315768A (en) Retainer
US889035A (en) Combination-cane.
US511662A (en) Door-stop
US324586A (en) Daniel pomeboy
US216006A (en) Improvement in sewer-gas stoppers
US877231A (en) Crutch-tip.
US1233857A (en) Attachment for a tooth-clasp with a mouth-plate or other form of denture.
US731141A (en) Truss.
US860401A (en) Coupling for umbrella-handles.