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Is a walker for seniors patented?

Short answer: specific designs of a walker for seniors have been patented many times, but "a walker for seniors" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.

What our index shows

1,112 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “rollatorwalkerwalking aid” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
Among the 600 best keyword matches we examined, 172 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
Most frequent assignees in those matches: PROTOSTAR INC A DELAWARE CORP (5), LINK TREASURE LTD (5), MEDICAL DEPOT INC (5), WISTRON CORP (5).
Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): A61H (474), A61G (100), A47D (59), A45B (58).

Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.

14 real patent publications related to a walker for seniors

Wheelchair convertible to a walker US-11285059-B1 2022 · ALEXANDER IDEAS INC
Personal transportation aid that can be converted easily between a wheelchair and a walker. The device has handles that can be pushed forward to switch from wheelchair mode to walker mode. Pushing the handles forward causes the se…
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Wheeled walker with reciprocating movement of handlebars WO-2021004592-A1 2021 · HUMAN WALKING HOLDING APS
The invention relates to a wheeled walker with reciprocation movement of handlebars. The wheeled walker has one or more front wheels (4A,4B) and one or more rear wheels mounted to the base frame (1). A first handlebar (2A) and a s…
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Motorized lifting aid for walker and step climbing WO-2018207095-A1 2018 · MILBAT NGO
A motorized walker (1) is provided for helping a user rise from sitting to standing and back, and climb stairs. The walker has a frame (2) with front legs (28), rear legs (3) and handles (7). Armpit supports (4) disposed in the re…
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Tilting aid for rolling walkers WO-2018086659-A1 2018 · GRONEN MARKUS
The invention relates to a tilting aid for rolling walkers (160), comprising at least one lifting arm (14) that has an end to be secured to said rolling walker, and a floor contact end (20), said lifting arm (14) being designed an…
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Walker and standing aid US-9198823-B1 2015 · WHITED CHRISTOPHER JUSTIN
A walker and standing aid provides lift assist handles operably coupled to opposing tracks connected to the walker. The handles can transition between lift and adjustment configurations whereby when in the lift configuration, a pe…
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Physical assistance device configurable into a walker/rollator, seat or transport chair US-2010163087-A1 2010 · CATTON DOUGLAS
A physical assistance device is configured as a walking aid and to support a user in a seated position. The physical assistance device may have a pair of spaced front legs and a pair of spaced rear legs connected to the front legs…
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Foldable durable product, such as a patient aid device or walker, and method of forming same US-7651649-B2 2010 · OBITTS SHANE
A method of manufacturing a patient aid device, such as a walker (W), includes the steps of molding a polymer or plastic connector ( 60 ) over first and second metal structural members ( 22 , CB) to maintain the structural members…
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Two-Wheeled In-Line Walker US-2009194142-A1 2009 · ZIMMERMAN PAUL JAMES
A supportive medical walking aid for indoor use consisting of two small caster wheels located in-line with adjustable, collapsible seat and handle bars. The invention is viewed as a long term lifestyle enhancing tool rather than a…
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Mobility aiding device US-7108004-B2 2006 · RANDOM PRODUCTS IN TRUST
A mobility aiding device, such as a walker, a wheelchair, a transport chair, a shower seat or a rollator, are used in providing support to injured or ailing persons during activity or movement. A solid two-piece seating platform i…
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Walker with support handle US-6990990-B2 2006 · WILENSKY GLEN R
A walker for aiding an individual rising from or returning to a seated position is disclosed. The walker comprises a frame structure including a first side frame having a first anterior leg and a first posterior leg, a second side…
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Parkinson's clamp-on hand-operated walker aid US-2004144411-A1 2004
The “Parkinson's Clamp-On Hand-Operated Walker Aid” is a device mounted on a walker (or cane) which is operated by lightly squeezing a hand lever to lower a swing arm using a flexible cable and housing, to be used as a “step-o…
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Walking aid, also called a rollator, comprising a pivotal front frame WO-03039430-A1 2003 · ZIMMERMANN PETRA
The invention relates to a walking aid, also called a rollator, comprising a pivotal front frame and serving as a walking aid for older or handicapped people. When using a prior art walking aid to overcome an obstacle, e.g. a curb…
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Senior citizen walker US-2002079661-A1 2002
A combined wheel chair and walker with wheels. A removable seat fits over the fixed lower conventional walker seat. Upright supports attach wheels and one support has a crank and screw gears to provide for the adjusting of the ver…
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Brake control device for a wheeled walker US-6032765-A 2000 · LARMINE MANUFACTURING CORP
A brake control device is mounted on a handle of a walking frame used by a lame or elderly person as an aid in walking. The device includes a seat fastened at one end thereof with the handle, and a control handlebar fastened at on…
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What this means for your idea

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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.