A portable mobile support bar with roll control, brakes, and a compact fold — for people who need more than a cane and less than a full walker or rollator.
Millions of adults seek stability for walking, standing, and daily tasks, yet many reject bulky walkers or heavy rollators. The gap is a light, maneuverable, dignified device that goes where canes falter and rollators cannot — including narrow venues, curbs, and home activities.
Sidekick (mobile support bar) delivers one-handed support, anti-runaway roll behavior, braking options, and a footprint suited to travel. The roadmap includes Step and Carry (step / tray) and accessories (tray, cupholder, hooks, reach tools) for repeat purchase and online merchandising.
Cross-functional squad covering product, manufacturing, care settings, community, media, and regulatory advisors — led by Mark Williams, Sidekick inventor and President of Toy-Knowlogy, whose decades of customer-centered product engineering and commercialization experience anchor the program from concept through manufacturing readiness. Key collaborator Rick Mazursky contributes product realization depth via PDQ Mazoo, broad patent leadership, and category expertise; the team also includes connections to Steve Powell (Indeelift) plus engaged clinical and community contributors.
Development is active; patents are pending on key mechanics. Next milestones: finalize BOM, testing, packaging and instructions, and prepare retail / campaign readiness (including any crowdfunding option with clear legal, pricing, and fulfillment plans).