GB2268057A - Walking sticks with built in alarm systems - Google Patents
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- GB2268057A GB2268057A GB9317487A GB9317487A GB2268057A GB 2268057 A GB2268057 A GB 2268057A GB 9317487 A GB9317487 A GB 9317487A GB 9317487 A GB9317487 A GB 9317487A GB 2268057 A GB2268057 A GB 2268057A
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
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- G08B—SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
- G08B25/00—Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
- G08B25/01—Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium
- G08B25/016—Personal emergency signalling and security systems
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Abstract
A walking stick has an integral personal alarm. Two types of alarm system may be used in suitably adapted walking sticks, preferably situated between the handle and the stick. One Type is a gas cylinder powered alarm, operated by finger pressure through the on alarm control aperture in the side of the upper part of the stick. Another Type is a battery powered alarm which is similarly operated by the finger. The alarm may be situated inside a suitable housing in the top of the stick.
Description
This invention relates to walking sticks with built in
alarm systems.
Existing walking sticks are usually used by infirm and disabled persons as a means of assisting mobility. The said persons are prone to attacks by persons or animals due to their immobility and therefore at a disadvantage in being able to defend themselves. Any alarm system which can be easily carried would be an advantage to the said persons in an emergency.
According to the present invention there is provided different alarm systems built into walking sticks which can be operated by persons in control of the said walking sticks. The alarms are enclosed inside special housings joined to the handle and stem of the adapted walking sticks with easy access to the alarm control switches and or pressure points. There is also provided the means to exchange the alarms when necessary. Several types of alarm housings have been adapted for the use of different alarms.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which :
Design A shows FIG 1 and 2 being parts of a walking stick
with built in alarm system which includes a gas
cylinder alarm 19. FIG 3 shows the complete
assembled walking stick with built in alarm system
with a gas cylinder alarm 19.
FIG 1 Shows the screw on coupling 12 with hollow tubular
centre and machine threaded base.
Shows the alarm housing 11 being a hollow tube with
a alarm control aperture 15 and vent aperture 16.
The inside top part is machine threaded which allows
the screw on coupling 12 to be screwed on and off as
required.
Both are constructed in plastic and aluminium
materials.
FIG 2 Shows a gas cylinder alarm 19 consisting of two
parts, a gas canister with a pressure cap on the
top. A pressure cap vent 20 allows the gas and
alarm sound to escape when the pressure cap is
pressed.
FIG 3 Shows the complete walking stick with built in
alarm system including a gas cylinder alarm 19.
Design B shows FIG 4 and 5 being parts of a walking stick
with built in alarm system including a battery
alarm 27. FIG 6 shows the complete assembled
walking stick with built in alarm system with
a battery alarm 27.
FIG 4 Shows the screw on coupling 22 with hollow tubular
centre and machine threaded base.
Shows the alarm housing 21 with alarm switch
aperture 25 and sound vent aperture 26. It is a
hollow tube with the inside top part is machine
threaded which allows the screw on coupling 22 to
be screwed on and off as required.
Both are constructed in plastic and aluminium
materials.
FIG 5 Shows a battery alarm 27 containing an alarm 28
and alarm switch 29.
FIG 6 Shows the complete walking stick with built in
alarm system including a battery alarm 27.
Referring to the drawings Design A comprises a walking stick with built in alarm system which is constructed of plastic and aluminium materials especially built to hold a gas cylinder alarm 19 which can be operated by finger pressure applied on to the pressure cap of the gas cylinder alarm 19 through the alarm control aperture 15.The construction of the model Design A is as follows
A walking sticks handle 10 is cut from the stem 13 and fitted into the screw on coupling 12 and secured by bolt 17 and nut 18 fastener.
The stem 13 is cut to the required length and a rubber or metal ferrule 14 is fitted to the base. The top of the stem 13 is flitted into the narrow tube of the alarm housing 11 and secured by bolt 17 and nut 18 fastener.
The gas cylinder alarm 19 is placed into the alarm housing 11 with its pressure cap vent 20 in line with the vent aperture 16 thus allowing the gas and alarm noise to escape when the pressure cap on the gas cylinder alarm 19 is operated.
The top of the pressure cap is then visible in the lower part of the alarm control aperture 15 and ready to be operated by finger control pressure.
The screw on coupling 12 with the walking stick handlelO attached is then screwed onto the alarm housing 11 thus sealing in the gas cylinder alarm 19. The screw on coupling 12 can be screwed off when the gas cylinder alarm 19 requires to be changed or adjusted.
The gas cylinder alarm 19 consists of two parts, the gas canister with a pressure cap on top. when the pressure cap is pressed down it allows gas to escape through the pressure cap vent 20 at the same time emitting the alarm sound. For short bursts the pressure cap is pressed down lightly. For continuous alarm the pressure cap is pressed down firmly to 'lock on' and then released by easing the pressure cap upwards.
Referring to the drawings Design B comprises a walking stick with built in alarm system which is constructed of plastic and aluminium materials especially built to hold a battery alarm 27 which can be operated by means of a switch on the side of the battery alarm 27 which can be reached through the alarm switch aperture 25. The construction of the model Design B is as follows :
A walking stick handle 10 is cut from the stem 13 and fitted into the screw on coupling 22 and secured by bolt 17 and nut 18 fastener.
The stem 13 is cut to the required length and a rubber or metal ferrule 14 is Emitted to the base. The top of the stem 13 is fitted into the narrow tube of the alarm housing 21 and secured by bolt 17 and nut 18 fastener.
The battery alarm 27 is placed into the alarm housing 21 with the alarm 28 in line with the sound vent aperture 26.
The alarm switch 29 will now be in line with the alarm switch aperture 25 and easily accessable for switching on and off. The battery alarm 27 is held in place to prevent moving by pegs.
The screw on coupling 22 with the walking stick handle 10 attached is screwed on to the alarm housing 21 thus sealing in the battery alarm 27. The screw on coupling 22 can be screwed off when the battery requires changing or the battery alarm 27 needs to be replaced or adjusted.
The alarm switch 29 operates by up and down movement by finger control through the alarm switch aperture 25.
Claims (10)
1 The different alarm systems built into walking sticks which can be operated by persons in control of the said walking sticks. The alarms
are enclosed inside special housings joined to the handle and stem of
the adapted walking sticks with easy access to the alarm control
switches and or pressure points. There is also provided the means to
exchange the alarms when necessary. Several types of alarm housings
have been adapted for the use of different alarms.
2 Walking sticks with built in alarm systems as in claim 1 whereby the
alarm housings and screw on couplings are constructed of either plastic
or aluminium materials.
3 walking sticks with built in alarm systems as in claim 1 whereby the
model Design A has been especially constructed for the use of a gas
cylinder alarm.
4 walking sticks with built in alarm systems as in claim 1 whereby the
model Design B has been especially constructed for the use of a battery
alarm.
5 Walking sticks with built in alarm systems as in claims 1,2,3 and 4
whereby the walking stick handle can be changed for any of the
following handles :- Different types of Crook Handles, also the Hen
Crook handle, the Knob handle, the Knob Root handle, the Back Crook
handle, the Straight Knob Root handle, the Shepherds Crook handle,
the Thumbs tick, the Crutch handle, the Melbourne handle, the Derby Cane Crutch handle, the Otter Head handle, the Pears Cap handle, the
Ducks Head handle, the Horse Head handle, the Pheasant Head handle,
the Leaping Dolphin handle, the Mushroom Cap handle, the Sterling
Siver Head handle, the Silver Plated Head handle, the Resim Moulded
Heads handles and all Aluminium handles.
6 Walking sticks with built in alarm systems as in claims 1,2,3 and 4
whereby the stem can be stems from different walking sticks of either
wood or aluminium materials.
7 Walking sticks with built in alarm systems as in claims 1,2,3,4 and
6 whereby the ferrules can be of rublnr or metal in different sizes.
8 Walking sticks with built in alarm systems as in claims 1,2,3,4,5 and
6 whereby the walking stick handles and stems may be of different
widths and lengths suitable for ladies or gents use.
9 Walking sticks with built in alarm systems as in claims 1,2,3 and 4
whereby the alarm housings and screw on couplings may be of various
colours.
10 Walking stick with built in alarm systems as in claim 3 whereby the
gas cylinder being part of the gas cylinder alarm contains HCFCs gas
with a low ozone depletion effect and are CFC free.
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB939315969A GB9315969D0 (en) | 1993-08-02 | 1993-08-02 | Wastasy |
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| GB9317487D0 GB9317487D0 (en) | 1993-10-06 |
| GB2268057A true GB2268057A (en) | 1994-01-05 |
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| GB9317487A Withdrawn GB2268057A (en) | 1993-08-02 | 1993-08-23 | Walking sticks with built in alarm systems |
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Cited By (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2285577A (en) * | 1994-01-18 | 1995-07-19 | Joseph Tracey | Umbrellas with built in alarm systems |
| GB2359990A (en) * | 2000-03-08 | 2001-09-12 | Peter Melvyn Holman | Retractable scoop |
| CN104382307A (en) * | 2014-12-13 | 2015-03-04 | 许昌学院 | Intelligent walking stick and implementation method thereof |
| WO2017089725A1 (en) * | 2015-11-27 | 2017-06-01 | Made In Nov'in | Movement assistance device comprising an alert module |
Citations (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB747976A (en) * | 1953-12-01 | 1956-04-18 | Zebedee John Miller | Dual purpose warning stick to aid blind and deaf persons to negotiate traffic |
| FR2566110A1 (en) * | 1983-03-03 | 1985-12-20 | Hoang Andre | Defensive weapon and articles of defence |
| US4858125A (en) * | 1983-04-26 | 1989-08-15 | Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha | Electronic cone with environmental and human body condition sensors and alarm for indicating existence of undesirable conditions |
| WO1993000840A1 (en) * | 1991-07-08 | 1993-01-21 | Perrier Noel | Multifunction solar parasol |
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- 1993-08-02 GB GB939315969A patent/GB9315969D0/en active Pending
- 1993-08-23 GB GB9317487A patent/GB2268057A/en not_active Withdrawn
Patent Citations (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB747976A (en) * | 1953-12-01 | 1956-04-18 | Zebedee John Miller | Dual purpose warning stick to aid blind and deaf persons to negotiate traffic |
| FR2566110A1 (en) * | 1983-03-03 | 1985-12-20 | Hoang Andre | Defensive weapon and articles of defence |
| US4858125A (en) * | 1983-04-26 | 1989-08-15 | Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha | Electronic cone with environmental and human body condition sensors and alarm for indicating existence of undesirable conditions |
| WO1993000840A1 (en) * | 1991-07-08 | 1993-01-21 | Perrier Noel | Multifunction solar parasol |
Cited By (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2285577A (en) * | 1994-01-18 | 1995-07-19 | Joseph Tracey | Umbrellas with built in alarm systems |
| GB2359990A (en) * | 2000-03-08 | 2001-09-12 | Peter Melvyn Holman | Retractable scoop |
| CN104382307A (en) * | 2014-12-13 | 2015-03-04 | 许昌学院 | Intelligent walking stick and implementation method thereof |
| WO2017089725A1 (en) * | 2015-11-27 | 2017-06-01 | Made In Nov'in | Movement assistance device comprising an alert module |
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| GB9315969D0 (en) | 1993-09-15 |
| GB9317487D0 (en) | 1993-10-06 |
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| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |