Patent attributes
A crutch extension upper body support assembly is provided. The crutch extension upper body support assembly includes a crutch extension member secured to rails of a crutch by a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes an inner plate having a pair of vertical channels for receiving the rails of the crutch. A hollow tubular member on the inner plate is adapted to receive the crutch extension member and an outer plate is affixed to the inner plate for securing the locking mechanism and the crutch extension member in place. A harness may be placed on the upper torso of an individual and attached to one or more crutch extension members by a pair of loops located on shoulder straps of the harness. When adjusted properly, placing the loops onto the one or more crutch extension members causes the weight of an individual to be distributed throughout the entire upper body.
