Handling: hand and hoist-line implements – Hand and finger attachments
Patent
1997-01-02
1998-07-14
Cherry, Johnny D.
Handling: hand and hoist-line implements
Hand and finger attachments
224218, 623 65, A61F 278, B25J 100
Patent
active
057792925
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to the field of manipulation aids, in particular, to a manipulation aid or pointing stick that attaches to a user's hand for pressing keys on a keyboard, turning pages or the like. In one embodiment of the inventions, a strap is adapted to engage the hand of a user. A cone, having a base and an apex, is mounted at its base to the strap. An actuator is mounted to the apex of the cone. The actuator includes a tip which can be seen by the user and can be used to press keys of a keyboard, turn pages of a book, etc. The manipulation aid is designed to collapse under a predetermined load to prevent unacceptably high forces from being delivered to the user's hand.
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Cherry Johnny D.
Lucent Technologies - Inc.
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