Gale A Robinson

US Patent:

58532102, Dec 29, 1998

Filed:

May 2, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/641640

Inventors:

Gale Robinson - Fenton MO

International Classification:

B25B 2900
A41D 1900

US Classification:

294 25

Abstract:

Devices are disclosed which can make writing and other tasks easier for people with physically impaired hands, such as people suffering from severe rheumatoid arthritis. These devices include a glove with a mounting attachment, for holding the base of a pen, pencil, or other device, affixed to the glove in the vicinity of the palm region. The mounting attachment on the glove is designed to securely hold the base of a device such as a pen or pencil, toothbrush, key holder, kitchen utensil, etc. The base of each insertable device is provided with a fitting designed for insertion and removal by someone with impaired hands, preferably without requiring assistance by another person. Several accommodating devices can be provided with the glove, as part of a complete set. Some of these devices will contain fixed, non-rotating bases, for use with devices such as pencils or pens; others will use bases that can rotate freely about a point or a single axle, or with various other types of constraints. Devices having two interacting components (such as scissors, pliers, and tongs) are also disclosed for use with these gloves.