Stilts

Abstract

Stilts such as for use by a worker at a work site. Each stilt comprises a leg support, a shoe platform, a floor platform, a riser disposed between the shoe platform and the floor platform, and side supports, wherein each side support is connected to the leg support, the shoe platform, and the riser, wherein the stilt provides rigidity to the shoe platform without having to employ springs. Preferably, the riser is easily removable such that a different size riser can be used if a different level of elevation is desired, i.e., given the user's height and the height of the work to be performed. As such, the stilts are easily adjustable with regard to height. Additionally, preferably at least one or more other components of the stilts, such as the floor platform, is easily replaceable as well.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A stilt comprising: a leg support; a shoe platform; a floor platform; a riser disposed between the shoe platform and the floor platform; and side supports, wherein each side support is connected to the leg support, the shoe platform, and the riser, wherein the stilt provides rigidity to the shoe platform without having to employ springs. 
     
     
         2 . A stilt as recited in  claim 1 , wherein there are no springs anywhere on the stilt. 
     
     
         3 . A stilt as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the floor platform angles upward at a toe portion. 
     
     
         4 . A stilt as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the shoe platform angles upward at a toe portion. 
     
     
         5 . A stilt as recited in  claim 1 , wherein both the floor platform and the shoe platform angle upward at toe portions. 
     
     
         6 . A stilt as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the leg support is circular, and is configured to encapsulate a leg of a user. 
     
     
         7 . A stilt as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the leg support comprises an integrated and adjustable buckle. 
     
     
         8 . A stilt as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the side supports are made of metal and have creases therein which provide increased rigidity. 
     
     
         9 . A stilt as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the stilt comprises a front, wherein the riser comprises a piece which comprises a concave surface facing the front of the stilt. 
     
     
         10 . A stilt as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the stilt comprises a front and a back, wherein the riser comprises a piece which comprises a first concave surface facing the front of the stilt and a second concave surface facing the back of the stilt. 
     
     
         11 . A stilt as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the floor platform is replaceable. 
     
     
         12 . A stilt as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the floor platform comprises a bottom surface which provides a pattern that provides multiple points of contact. 
     
     
         13 . A stilt as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the riser is replaceable. 
     
     
         14 . A stilt as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising an arch support member attached to the shoe platform. 
     
     
         15 . A stilt as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the shoe platform comprises a top surface that provides a traction profile for engaging a bottom surface of a shoe of a user. 
     
     
         16 . A stilt as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the side supports and riser are formed of metal. 
     
     
         17 . A stilt as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the riser comprises a single piece and the stilt only has one riser. 
     
     
         18 . A stilt as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the side supports are convex and point away from each other. 
     
     
         19 . A stilt as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the riser comprises concave surfaces which point toward each other and the side supports are convex and point away from each other. 
     
     
         20 . A stilt as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the leg support and side supports work together to provide support and stability for the ankle joint of a user.