MRS. JANICE ANN POLITZ, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy at Indian Beach Ln, Sarasota, FL
License number
Florida OT8439
Category
Restorative Service Providers
Type
Occupational Therapist
Address
Address
760 Indian Beach Ln, Sarasota, FL 34234
Phone
(941) 320-1232
Professional information
Janice A Politz, Sarasota FL - OTR
Specialties:
Occupational Therapy
Address:
760 Indian Beach Ln, Sarasota 34234
Languages:
English
Walker For Persons Having Use Of Only One Arm
US Patent:
6070603, Jun 6, 2000
Filed:
Aug 7, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/131220
Inventors:
Janice A. Politz - Sarasota FL
International Classification:
A45B 300
US Classification:
135 67
Abstract:
An improvement to a standard three-wheeled walker to render it usable by persons having the use of only one arm for support, moving, and braking the walker is provided. The braking system for use on two of the three wheels includes a crossbar having a brake handle mounted thereon and a section of brake wire having one end connected to the brake handle. The other end of the brake wire is connected to a bifurcated "Y" brake wire connector, the ends of which are adapted to apply pressure to the tires of the respective wheels while the user still maintains control of the walker.