Walking training apparatus

Abstract

A walking training apparatus having a support vest adapted to be fitted around the torso of an infant, the support vest having a left and right attachment projections with buckles. Left and right straps, each having buckles on one end and forming a loop handle on the opposite end, attach to the projection buckles. Both straps have clasps connected to the buckle end and slidably attached to the strap, allowing strap length to be adjusted. The left and right projection buckles are detachably connectable to one another when the straps are removed from the vest, preventing the projection buckles from distracting the infant or snagging on other objects. The vest is fitted using hook and loop fasteners and vest straps. All seams are double bar tacked for durability.

1 . A walking training apparatus comprising:
 a support vest, the support vest having a top end, the support vest having a bottom end, the support vest having a back side, the support vest having a left side, the support vest having a right side, the support vest is adapted to be fitted around the torso of an infant, the support vest having a left attachment projection having a left projection buckle attached thereto, the support vest having a right attachment projection with a right projection buckle attached thereto;   a left strap having opposite ends, with a left strap buckle on one said end, said left strap buckle detachably connectable to said left projection buckle; and   a right strap having opposite ends, with a right strap buckle on one said end, said right strap buckle detachably connectable to said right projection buckle.   
   
   
       2 . The walking training apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said left projection buckle and said right projection buckle are detachably connectable when said left strap and said right strap are removed from said vest. 
   
   
       3 . The walking training apparatus of  claim 1  further wherein said left strap comprises a left loop handle. 
   
   
       4 . The walking training apparatus of  claim 3  comprising a left strap loop end opposite said left strap buckle end, said left strap loop end double bar tacked to said left strap to comprise said left loop handle. 
   
   
       5 . The walking training apparatus of  claim 3  further comprising:
 a left handle cushion pad connected the left handle loop.   
   
   
       6 . The walking training apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said left strap buckle end connects to said left strap buckle and comprises a left strap clasp slidably adjustable on said left strap. 
   
   
       7 . The walking training apparatus of  claim 1  further wherein said right strap comprises a right loop handle. 
   
   
       8 . The walking training apparatus of  claim 7  comprising a right strap loop end opposite said right strap buckle end, said right strap loop end double bar tacked to said right strap to comprise said right loop handle. 
   
   
       9 . The walking training apparatus of  claim 7  further comprising:
 a right handle cushion pad connected said right loop handle.   
   
   
       10 . The walking training apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said right strap buckle end connects to said right strap buckle and comprises a right strap clasp slidably adjustable on said right strap. 
   
   
       11 . The walking training apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising:
 a hook and loop fastener connected to said left vest side and said right vest side to adjustably fit said vest around the torso of an infant.   
   
   
       12 . The walking training apparatus of claim  111  wherein said hook and loop fastener is double row stitched to said vest. 
   
   
       13 . The walking training apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising:
 a left vest strap connected to the support vest left side; and   a right vest strap connected to the support vest right side;   
     wherein said left and right vest straps are adjustably connectable. 
   
   
       14 . A walking training apparatus comprising:
 a support vest, the support vest having a top end, the support vest having a bottom end, the support vest having a back side, the support vest having a left side, the support vest having a right side, the support vest is adapted to be fitted around the torso of an infant, the support vest having a left attachment projection having a left projection buckle attached thereto, the support vest having a right attachment projection with a right projection buckle attached thereto;   a left strap having opposite ends, a left strap buckle and a left strap clasp, said left strap comprising a left loop handle on one said end, said opposite left strap end connected to said left strap buckle and said left strap clasp, said left strap clasp slidably adjustable on said left strap, said left strap buckle detachably connectable to said left projection buckle; and   a right strap having opposite ends, a right strap buckle and a right strap clasp, said left strap comprising a right loop handle on one said end, said opposite right strap end connected to said right strap buckle and said right strap clasp, said right strap clasp slidably adjustable on said right strap, said right strap buckle detachably connectable to said left projection buckle.   
   
   
       15 . The walking training apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said left projection buckle and said right projection buckle are detachably connectable when said left strap and said right strap are removed from said vest. 
   
   
       16 . The walking training apparatus of  claim 15  wherein said left and right loop handles are defined by double bar tacking an end of said left and right straps to its respective strap. 
   
   
       17 . The walking training apparatus of  claim 15  further comprising:
 a hook and loop fastener connected to said left vest side and to said right vest side to adjustably fit said vest around the torso of an infant.   
   
   
       18 . The walking training apparatus of  claim 17  further comprising:
 a left vest strap connected to the support vest left side; and   a right vest strap connected to the support vest right side;   
     wherein said left and right vest straps are adjustably connectable. 
   
   
       19 . The walking training apparatus of  claim 18  further comprising a pair of shoulder straps connected to said top end of said vest. 
   
   
       20 . A walking training apparatus comprising:
 a support vest, the support vest having a top end, the support vest having a bottom end, the support vest having a back side, the support vest having a left side, the support vest having a right side, the support vest is adapted to be fitted around the torso of an infant, the support vest having a left attachment projection having a left projection buckle attached thereto, the support vest having a right attachment projection with a right projection buckle attached thereto;   a left strap having opposite ends, a left strap buckle and a left strap clasp, said left strap comprising a left loop handle on one said end, said opposite left strap end connected to said left strap buckle and said left strap clasp, said left strap clasp slidably adjustable on said left strap, said left strap buckle detachably connectable to said left projection buckle; and   a right strap having opposite ends, a right strap buckle and a right strap clasp, said right strap comprising a right loop handle on one said end, said opposite right strap end connected to said right strap buckle and said right strap clasp, said right strap clasp slidably adjustable on said right strap, said right strap buckle detachably connectable to said left projection buckle; and   a hook and loop fastener connected to said left vest side and said right vest side to adjustably fit said vest around the torso of an infant;   a left vest strap connected to the support vest left side, and a right vest strap connected to the support vest right side; wherein said left and right vest straps are adjustably connectable.   wherein said left projection buckle and said right projection buckle are detachably connectable when said left strap and said right strap are removed from said vest.