Ergonomic Cane

Abstract

An ergonomic cane comprises at least one finger hole and at least one elongated finger slot disposed within a handle portion. A cane portion projects downwardly from the handle to support a user when in use. In one embodiment, the handle also provides electronic access to media such as radio or mp3 or other audio formats. A storage interface input is provided such as USB or SD card etc. to allow a user to customize their listening experience. In one embodiment a siren is provided to allow a user to activate a very loud sound in case of an emergency. In another embodiment a light is provided to illuminate a selected area while using the cane.

1 . An ergonomic cane comprising:
 a handle portion;   said handle portion having at least one finger hole wherein a user's finger are inserted therein to provide an ergonomically adapted griping portion;   said handle portion having at least one elongated opening adapted to receive at least two of said user's fingers;   a cane portion;   said cane portion being attached to a bottom portion of said handle portion wherein said cane portion perpendicularly projects downward to provide a support function when placed in contact with a surface; and   a cap portion disposed on a bottom portion of said cane portion.   
   
   
       2 . The ergonomic cane according to  claim 1  further comprising an electronic media means disposed within said handle portion adapted to provide access to electronic media. 
   
   
       3 . The ergonomic cane according to  claim 2  wherein said electronic media means is a radio. 
   
   
       4 . The ergonomic cane according to  claim 2  wherein said electronic media means is a media player. 
   
   
       5 . The ergonomic cane according to  claim 2  wherein said electronic means is an alarm. 
   
   
       6 . The ergonomic cane according to  claim 2  further comprising a speaker in electronic communication with said electronic media means whereby said user can listen to said electronic media. 
   
   
       7 . The ergonomic cane according to  claim 1  further comprising a light producing means disposed within said handle portion whereby when activated, a light is produced to illuminate a selected area. 
   
   
       8 . The ergonomic cane according to  claim 6  wherein said light producing means is a high output LED light. 
   
   
       9 . The ergonomic cane according to  claim 6  wherein said light producing means is an incandescent light. 
   
   
       10 . The ergonomic cane according to  claim 6  wherein said light producing means is fluorescent light. 
   
   
       11 . The ergonomic cane according to  claim 2  further comprising an electronic connector means disposed within said handle portion adapted to provide connection to an earpiece. 
   
   
       12 . The ergonomic cane according to  claim 10  wherein said electronic connector means is a wired input jack. 
   
   
       13 . The ergonomic cane according to  claim 10  wherein said electronic connector means is a wireless interface. 
   
   
       14 . The ergonomic cane according to  claim 10  further comprising an earpiece adapted to connect to said electronic connector means whereby said user is able to listen to said electronic media. 
   
   
       15 . The ergonomic cane according to  claim 1  further comprising a resilient material covering at least a portion of said handle portion. 
   
   
       16 . The ergonomic cane according to  claim 2  further comprising an electronic storage interface means electrically connected to said electronic media means. 
   
   
       17 . The ergonomic cane according to  claim 16  wherein said electronic storage interface means is a USB port. 
   
   
       18 . The ergonomic cane according to  claim 16  wherein said electronic storage interface means is a SD card. 
   
   
       19 . The ergonomic cane according to  claim 16  wherein said electronic storage interface means is storage card. 
   
   
       20 . An ergonomic cane comprising:
 a handle portion;   said handle portion having four finger holes wherein each one of a user's finger are insertable therein adapted to provide an ergonomic griping portion;   a cane portion;   said cane portion being attached to a bottom portion of said handle portion wherein said cane portion perpendicularly projects downward to provide a support function when placed in contact with a surface; and   a cap portion disposed on a bottom portion of said cane portion.