and a solid or inflatable rubber tire mounted on the wheel. Walkers having wheels may further comprise brakes, such as hand brakes, for controlling the rotational speed of the wheels. In an alternative embodiment, the bottom end of each front vertical support is provided with a glide assembly....
The appliance is provided with brakes and controls therefor as is conventionally provided for walkers. All moving parts are either covered to prevent rusting or fabricated from rust-resistant materials. Accordingly, the invention presents a medical appliance that can be employed as a walker or a ...
5.The convertible walker/rider of claim 4, wherein the arm further comprises a recess and an edge surface, and wherein the seat locking mechanism further comprises a outwardly-biased tongue extending from a portion of the seat assembly for selective engagement with the recess and the edge surfa...