Walker Device

Abstract

The present invention relates to an improved walker device that is used to assist infants and toddlers in learning how to stand or walk. The improved walker has an integral structure and includes a vertical member, a cross member, a longitudinal member, a diagonal support member, a plurality of wheels, and a handle grip. The cross member has wheels at opposite ends and the longitudinal member extends horizontally from the middle of the cross member and has a wheel at the free end. The plurality of wheels work in conjunction to move the walker when forward force is applied to the handle grip. The wheels also ensure smooth movement over a floor surface, allowing the child to walk independently under adult supervision. The improved walker may have adjustable braking pads and/or wheels with treads for traction to control the speed of the improved walker.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A walker device comprising:
 a vertical member;   a cross-member;   a longitudinal member;   a diagonal support member attached to a midpoint of the vertical member at one end of the diagonal support member and adjacent to a second end of the longitudinal member at the other end of the diagonal support member;   a plurality of wheels;   a handle grip; and   a plurality of braking pads.   
     
     
         2 . The walker device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the vertical member extends between, and is attached to, each of the handle grip and the cross member. 
     
     
         3 . The walker device as recited in  claim 2 , wherein at least one of the plurality of wheels is positioned at each of a first end and a second end of the cross member. 
     
     
         4 . The walker device as recited in  claim 3 , wherein a first end of the longitudinal member is attached to a middle portion of the cross member. 
     
     
         5 . The walker device as recited in  claim 4 , wherein at least one of the plurality of wheels is attached to the second end of the longitudinal member. 
     
     
         6 . The walker device as recited in  claim 5 , wherein the plurality of braking pads control operation of the plurality of wheels. 
     
     
         7 . The walker device as recited in  claim 6 , wherein the diagonal support member extends between the vertical member and the longitudinal member. 
     
     
         8 . The walker device as recited in  claim 7 , wherein the diagonal support member is attached to a midpoint of the vertical member. 
     
     
         9 . The walker device as recited in  claim 8 , wherein the cross member and the longitudinal member form a triangular wheel base. 
     
     
         10 . The walker device as recited in  claim 9 , wherein the longitudinal member is oriented such that the second end is in a forward direction when the walker device is in motion.