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Cane with motion initiated illuminator

a technology of motion initiating illuminator and cane, which is applied in the field of walking canes, can solve the problems of reducing night vision capacity, walking into objects or losing balance, and reducing visual acuity of older individuals, so as to prevent slippage of led lights and easy removal and replacemen

Inactive Publication Date: 2022-05-12
PROTOSTAR INC A DELAWARE CORP
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The disclosed embodiments of the walking cane have a light attached to the front of the cane head for night-time use. The light is powered by a battery and attaches to the cane head with a magnet or other attachment mechanism. The light can be easily removed and replaced, and the front face of the cane head is ergonomically shaped for better grip. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a convenient and easy-to-use walking cane for elderly individuals or others with mobility issues, with the added safety and security of a night-time light.

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Also, in many instances, older individuals may have reduced visual acuity, including reduced night vision capacity.
Also, older individuals in low light or dark areas attempting to walk with or without a walking aid, can become disoriented, walk into objects or lose balance as a result of poor low-light vision.
In each of these instances, the chances are increased that an individual may be involved in a fall or other event resulting in injury.

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[0025]The detailed description set forth below in connection with the appended drawings is intended as a description of certain embodiments of a walking cane having a light with sensors and / or related method and is not intended to represent the only forms that may be developed or utilized. The description sets forth the various structure and / or functions in connection with the illustrated embodiments, but it is to be understood, however, that the same or equivalent structure and / or functions may be accomplished by different embodiments that are also intended to be encompassed within the scope of the present disclosure. It is further understood that the use of relational terms such as first and second, and the like are used solely to distinguish one entity from another without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities.

[0026]The background, summary and the description herein includes information that may be useful in understanding th...

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The device disclosed herein is a walking cane comprised of an elongate shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end includes a handle member having a grip surface and forward-facing front face. The front face comprises a steel surface for attaching an LED illuminator having a magnet attached to the illuminator. A magnet formed into or attached to the back of the LED illuminator attaches to the steel surface of the front face of the handle to hold the LED illuminator in place. The illuminator has an on-board battery to provide power to the light. The LED illuminator additionally includes a motion sensor and an ambient light sensor such that the LED illuminator when attached to the walking cane will activate upon the sensors detecting both motion of the waking cane and a low light condition.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not ApplicableSTATEMENT RE: FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH / DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND1. Technical Field[0003]This disclosure relates generally to a walking cane to assist in mobility, and more particularly to a walking cane having a light activated by motion and low light conditions.2. Description of Related Art[0004]Assistive mobility devices, including walking canes, are well known as a useful means to assist mobility impaired individuals. As life expectancy increases over the decades the mobility-impaired population increases much faster than the general population, creating greater demand for walking aids. Also, in many instances, older individuals may have reduced visual acuity, including reduced night vision capacity. Also, older individuals in low light or dark areas attempting to walk with or without a walking aid, can become disoriented, walk into objects or lose balance as a result of poor low-light vision. In each ...

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IPC IPC(8): A45B3/04A45B9/02A45B9/04
CPCA45B3/04A45B9/04A45B9/02
Inventor SHUGERT, CRAIG TIMOTHYFELLINGHAM, PETER JAMES
Owner PROTOSTAR INC A DELAWARE CORP
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