Walking aid device

Abstract

An apparatus for aiding a user to walk in which the apparatus is selectively separable to a plurality of discrete walking aid devices. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).

1 . A walking aid device, comprising: 
 a first cane having a support member and a handgrip coupled with one end thereof;    a second cane having a support member and a handgrip coupled with one end thereof; and    a coupler having a first mating portion coupled to said first cane and a second mating portion coupled to said second cane whereby said first and second mating portions are cooperable for selectively coupling said first cane and said second cane.    
   
   
       2 . The walking aid device of  claim 1 , wherein said first and second mating portions are further cooperable for selectively securing said first cane handgrip and said second cane handgrip in a juxtaposition to form a common handgrip.  
   
   
       3 . The walking aid device of  claim 2 , wherein said first cane handgrip, said second cane handgrip, and said common handgrip are of a size to accommodate a single human hand.  
   
   
       4 . The walking aid device of  claim 2 , wherein said first cane handgrip and said second cane handgrip are of a size to accommodate a single human hand, and said common handgrip is of a size to accommodate two human hands.  
   
   
       5 . The walking aid device of  claim 1 , wherein said first cane is magnetically attracted to said second cane such that said first cane is selectively couplable to said second cane when said first and second canes are in close physical proximity.  
   
   
       6 . The walking aid device of  claim 5 , wherein said coupler comprises a magnet and a portion of ferrous material, wherein said magnet is integral with said first cane and said ferrous portion is integral with said second cane.  
   
   
       7 . The walking aid device of  claim 1 , wherein said coupler comprises a keyhole and a corresponding key, wherein said keyhole is integral with said first cane and said key is integral with said second cane.  
   
   
       8 . The walking aid device of  claim 1 , wherein said first cane and said second cane are mirror images of each other.  
   
   
       9 . The walking aid device of  claim 1 , wherein said first cane and said second cane have identical heights.  
   
   
       10 . The walking aid device of  claim 1 , wherein said first cane and said second cane have identical heights and have identical weight bearing capabilities.  
   
   
       11 . A combination walking cane, comprising: 
 a first cane having a support member and a handgrip coupled with a proximal end thereof;    a second cane having a support member and a handgrip coupled with a proximal end thereof, said first cane and said second cane having identical heights from an upper most portion of said handgrip to the distal end of said support member; and    a coupler having a first mating portion coupled to said first cane and a second mating portion coupled to said second cane whereby said first and second mating portions are cooperable for selectively coupling said first cane and said second cane.    
   
   
       12 . The walking cane of  claim 11 , wherein said first and second mating portions are further cooperable for selectively securing said first cane handgrip and said second cane handgrip in a juxtaposition to form a common handgrip.  
   
   
       13 . The walking cane of  claim 12 , wherein said first cane handgrip, said second cane handgrip, and said common handgrip are of a size to accommodate a single human hand.  
   
   
       14 . The walking cane of  claim 12 , wherein said first cane handgrip and said second cane handgrip are of a size to accommodate a single human hand, and said common handgrip is of a size to accommodate two human hands.  
   
   
       15 . The walking cane of  claim 11 , wherein said first cane is magnetically attracted to said second cane such that said first cane is selectively couplable to said second cane when said first and second canes are in close physical proximity.  
   
   
       16 . The walking cane of  claim 11 , wherein said coupler comprises a keyhole and a corresponding key, wherein said keyhole is integral with said first cane and said key is integral with said second cane and said keyhole and key are cooperable for selectively securing said first cane and said second cane.  
   
   
       17 . A walking cane which is selectively separable into a pair of discrete walking canes, comprising: 
 a first cane having a support member and a handgrip coupled therewith;    a second cane having a support member and a handgrip coupled therewith; and    a means for selectively coupling said first cane and said second cane such that said first handgrip and said second handgrip cooperably form a common handgrip.    
   
   
       18 . The walking cane of  claim 17 , wherein said first cane handgrip, said second cane handgrip, and said common handgrip are of a size to accommodate a single human hand.  
   
   
       19 . The walking cane of  claim 17 , wherein said first cane handgrip and said second cane handgrip are of a size to accommodate a single human hand, and said common handgrip is of a size to accommodate two human hands.  
   
   
       20 . The walking cane of  claim 17 , wherein said first cane and said second cane are compose of wood.