Removable reversible handrail assistance device

摘要

A removable handrail assistance device includes a bracket and a handle extension. The bracket may be affixed to a wall or other essentially immobile structure. The handle may be easily inserted into, or removed from, the bracket. The inserted handle extension is capable of supporting a user who holds onto the handle for support while, for example, climbing up or down one or more stairs. The bracket may be reversible, thereby allowing the handle to point in an opposite direction when inserted.

主权项

1. A handrail assistance device, comprising:
(A) a handle, wherein said handle comprises: (a) a proximal portion, wherein said proximal portion includes a proximal top side, a proximal bottom side, a proximal front side, and a proximal back side; (b) a connector portion extending perpendicularly from a left end of said proximal front side, wherein said connector portion includes a connector top side, a connector left side, a connector right side, and a connector bottom side; and (c) a distal portion extending from an end of said connector portion opposite said proximal portion, and wherein said distal portion comprises a gripping surface; wherein: (i) said proximal top and bottom sides are adjacent and perpendicular to said proximal front and back sides; (ii) said connector top and bottom sides are perpendicular and adjacent to said connector left and right sides; (iii) said proximal front side is adjacent and perpendicular to said connector right side; and (iv) said proximal back side is adjacent and perpendicular to said connector left side; (B) a cuboid-shaped bracket, wherein said bracket includes: (a) a top face: (b) a bottom face; (c) a front face; (d) a back face; (e) a left face; (f) a right face; (g) a first channel with sides and a bottom, wherein the sides of said first channel are at substantially right angles to the bottom of said first channel; and (h) a second channel with sides and a bottom, wherein the sides of said second channel are at substantially right angles to the bottom of said second channel; wherein: (i) said first channel is recessed within said top face and longitudinally extends through said front face to said back face; (ii) said second channel is recessed within said top face and longitudinally extends through said right face to at least said first channel but not to said left face; (iii) said first and second channels are perpendicular to one another; (iv) the distance between said handle's proximal front and back sides is substantially equal to a width of said second channel such that said proximal portion is received therein and extends through said right face; and (v) the distance between said handle's connector left and right sides is substantially equal to a with of said first channel such that said connector portion is received therein and extends through said front face.