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US20080216364A1
US20080216364A1 US11/715,117 US71511707A US2008216364A1 US 20080216364 A1 US20080216364 A1 US 20080216364A1 US 71511707 A US71511707 A US 71511707A US 2008216364 A1 US2008216364 A1 US 2008216364A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B17/00—Vessels parts, details, or accessories, not otherwise provided for
    • B63B17/04—Stanchions; Guard-rails ; Bulwarks or the like
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F11/00—Stairways, ramps, or like structures; Balustrades; Handrails
    • E04F11/18—Balustrades; Handrails
    • E04F2011/1868—Miscellaneous features of handrails not otherwise provided for
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04F—FINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS
    • E04F11/00—Stairways, ramps, or like structures; Balustrades; Handrails
    • E04F11/18—Balustrades; Handrails
    • E04F2011/1885—Handrails or balusters characterized by the use of specific materials

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  • Hand railings have been in the public domain for decades or longer.
  • Architectural and aesthetic railing/balustrade assemblies have been adapted with little or no related attention for folks with physically impaired strength. This invention is not the result of any federally sponsored research or development; no parties are named jointly.
  • a compact disc is provided to demonstrate the utility of prototypes.
  • This invention concerns embodiments to assist persons with traverse on and along surfaces that may be difficult to maintain balance by providing locations for hand placement that prevent slipping or falling.
  • Hand Railings are commonly found architecturally on stairways and balconies, on mobile surfaces such as boats, public transporters, and specifically emplaced for body locations such as ladders and queues.
  • Hand railings are provided with various continuous configurations for gripping to maintain human physical balance Gripping strains and fatigues muscle groups in the forearm (Brachia Radials, Pronator Teres, Pulmaris Longus, Flexor/Extensor Radialis, Flexor Digitorum Superficalis), the wrist (Flexor Retinaculum) and the hand (Flexor Digiti minimi, abductor/adductor Pollicis Brevis, Digitorum Tendons, lateral bands, inner tendinous bands).
  • These muscle groups are repeatedly strained and relaxed to apply fiber torsion force in a normal direction to grip the embodiment radially, preventing hand slipping axially. Slipping (friction) forces must be overcome resulting in repeated exertion of physical grip strain to maintain stabilization and support.
  • Hand railings with nodal configurations along the embodiment are provided for gripping with less physical strength to maintain human structure balance.
  • the advantage of the non-continuous nodal placements along the railings is muscle strength is applied in the direction of the required force, a considerable reduction in physical strength; far less muscle strain and fatigue are required to retain position on the hand rail.
  • a primary object of the invention is to provide stability during traverse for physically handicapped folks.
  • FIG. 1 shows the nodes along architectural hand railings.
  • FIG. 2 shows non-obvious applications of mobile applications of the railings.
  • FIG. 1 shows a hand rail with a plurality of node grip surfaces 1 located axially along the rail axis 2 at approximate open hand intervals.
  • FIG. 2 shows typical mobile applications such as 3 a boat, 4 a bus, 5 a ladder, and 6 a rehab machine.

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Abstract

A handrail article containing integral nodes continuously spaced along the axis of the rail at approximate hand spacing to reduce muscle torque strain and fatigue (Isokinetics) resulting from strength applied to overcome sliding of hand grip while sustaining balance during travel on stairways. A non-obvious application of the article is to mobile hand railings as may be found on boats, public transportation, ladders and physical rehabilitation equipment.

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  • Hand railings have been in the public domain for decades or longer. Architectural and aesthetic railing/balustrade assemblies have been adapted with little or no related attention for folks with physically impaired strength. This invention is not the result of any federally sponsored research or development; no parties are named jointly. A compact disc is provided to demonstrate the utility of prototypes.
    • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • 1. Field of the Invention
  • This invention concerns embodiments to assist persons with traverse on and along surfaces that may be difficult to maintain balance by providing locations for hand placement that prevent slipping or falling. Hand Railings are commonly found architecturally on stairways and balconies, on mobile surfaces such as boats, public transporters, and specifically emplaced for body locations such as ladders and queues.
  • 2. Background Art
  • Hand railings are provided with various continuous configurations for gripping to maintain human physical balance Gripping strains and fatigues muscle groups in the forearm (Brachia Radials, Pronator Teres, Pulmaris Longus, Flexor/Extensor Radialis, Flexor Digitorum Superficalis), the wrist (Flexor Retinaculum) and the hand (Flexor Digiti minimi, abductor/adductor Pollicis Brevis, Digitorum Tendons, lateral bands, inner tendinous bands). These muscle groups are repeatedly strained and relaxed to apply fiber torsion force in a normal direction to grip the embodiment radially, preventing hand slipping axially. Slipping (friction) forces must be overcome resulting in repeated exertion of physical grip strain to maintain stabilization and support.
  • 3. Brief Summary of the Invention
  • Hand railings with nodal configurations along the embodiment are provided for gripping with less physical strength to maintain human structure balance. The advantage of the non-continuous nodal placements along the railings is muscle strength is applied in the direction of the required force, a considerable reduction in physical strength; far less muscle strain and fatigue are required to retain position on the hand rail. A primary object of the invention is to provide stability during traverse for physically handicapped folks.
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  • FIG. 1 shows the nodes along architectural hand railings. FIG. 2 shows non-obvious applications of mobile applications of the railings.
  • FIG. 1 shows a hand rail with a plurality of node grip surfaces 1 located axially along the rail axis 2 at approximate open hand intervals.
  • FIG. 2 shows typical mobile applications such as 3 a boat, 4 a bus, 5 a ladder, and 6 a rehab machine.

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1. A hand rail integrally containing a plurality of nodes located continually along the hand-gripping surface at approximate open hand span spacing.
2. Non-obvious hand rails as per claim 1, suitably affixed to mobile travel surfaces.
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US285771A (en) * 1883-09-25 Caleb e
US3051975A (en) * 1956-06-11 1962-09-04 Empire Brushes Inc Hand held snow and ice removal equipment
US4878704A (en) * 1988-04-29 1989-11-07 Jacanin Jr James M Convertible snow clearing apparatus
US4979623A (en) * 1989-10-13 1990-12-25 Flanagan Michael P Combined tool for retrieving buried objects
US4991324A (en) * 1990-02-23 1991-02-12 Fine Mark K Snow removal device
USD345640S (en) * 1992-06-10 1994-03-29 Frank Galati Snow scraper
US5486027A (en) * 1994-07-21 1996-01-23 Dionne; Alain Combined traction mat, shovel and utility device
US6439630B1 (en) * 2001-03-07 2002-08-27 Delton R. Eatmon Garden implement system
US6575511B2 (en) * 2001-10-22 2003-06-10 Winston R. Hultstrand Apparatus for removing snow from motor vehicles
US6763542B2 (en) * 2002-07-09 2004-07-20 Chun-Hao Huang Multi-function fire fighting tool
US7156435B1 (en) * 2004-10-25 2007-01-02 Costantinos Mourelatos Snow shovel
USD539496S1 (en) * 2004-09-20 2007-03-27 Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation Extendable snow rake

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US285771A (en) * 1883-09-25 Caleb e
US3051975A (en) * 1956-06-11 1962-09-04 Empire Brushes Inc Hand held snow and ice removal equipment
US4878704A (en) * 1988-04-29 1989-11-07 Jacanin Jr James M Convertible snow clearing apparatus
US4979623A (en) * 1989-10-13 1990-12-25 Flanagan Michael P Combined tool for retrieving buried objects
US4991324A (en) * 1990-02-23 1991-02-12 Fine Mark K Snow removal device
USD345640S (en) * 1992-06-10 1994-03-29 Frank Galati Snow scraper
US5486027A (en) * 1994-07-21 1996-01-23 Dionne; Alain Combined traction mat, shovel and utility device
US6439630B1 (en) * 2001-03-07 2002-08-27 Delton R. Eatmon Garden implement system
US6575511B2 (en) * 2001-10-22 2003-06-10 Winston R. Hultstrand Apparatus for removing snow from motor vehicles
US6763542B2 (en) * 2002-07-09 2004-07-20 Chun-Hao Huang Multi-function fire fighting tool
USD539496S1 (en) * 2004-09-20 2007-03-27 Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation Extendable snow rake
US7156435B1 (en) * 2004-10-25 2007-01-02 Costantinos Mourelatos Snow shovel

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