Combination walking cane and pickup device

Abstract

A walking cane that provides a remote internal object gripping mechanism is described. The gripping mechanism is comprised of gripping prongs which is part of a connecting rod linkage to the upper structure of the walking cane. The gripping prongs and rod linkage is controlled within an inner sleeve at the lower end of the cane which houses the gripping prongs when the mechanism is in the retracted position. The inner sleeve also serves as a base for the end of the cane housing when inserted into the cane tip. The rod linkage is actuated in a down and up motion to obtain a complete gripping action. The upper end of the rod linkage extends thru a slotted portion of the cane wherein is attached an inner spacer and an outer knob. The spacer prevents the rod linkage from protruding thru the slotted opening. In the full retracted position the gripping mechanism can be locked by rotating it in a clockwise position. To actuate the pickup device, unlock the gripping device by moving the outer knob counter clockwise then a downward stroke to extend the gripping mechanism to its maxium position thus opening the prongs of the device. Extend over object to be retreived and retract the knob thus snaring up the desired item thus saving the cane user to stoop.

1 . A walking cane pickup device comprising: A four prong pickup device hidden inside the walking cane. Operated by an extension rod assembly that can be locked at the upper end of the cane. Then extended out of the bottom of the cane into an operational mode for pickup.  
     
     
         2 . The walking cane sets forth in  claim 1  comprising: An inner sleeve that houses the four prong pickup device assembly when the cane is operational. The inner sleeve is secured in place by the canes rubber foot and the main tube body of the cane.  
     
     
         3 . The walking cane set forth in  claim 2  comprising: An locking device to insure that the four prong pickup assembly dose not accidently extend while in use, causing injury to the user.