Devices for assisting physically handicapped persons
US6237194A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 26, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S16/12
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A device for assisting a physically handicapped person to perform tasks that are managed by the use of a hand of the handicapped person is disclosed. The device has first and second finger rings that allows a device to be easily manipulated during the control of the task being performed by the handicapped person. Also disclosed is a storage container that makes use for the quick-disconnect mechanism of the device allowing for easy accessibility of the device by the physically handicapped person.
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