Material or article handling – Human body operated eating aid
Patent
1981-11-23
1983-08-16
Spar, Robert J.
Material or article handling
Human body operated eating aid
604 77, A47G 2100, A47G 1930, A47G 2308
Patent
active
043988571
ABSTRACT:
A self-feeding appliance for use by persons who have lost the use of both arms is disclosed. A turntable carrying one or more food dishes is mounted for rotation on a carriage panel. The carriage panel is mounted on a service platform for movement from a retracted position overlying a service deck portion of the service platform to an extended position forward of the service deck. A spoon is mounted on the carriage panel and projects laterally over the service deck. The lateral position of the spoon and the elevation of the service platform is adjustable to accomodate wheel chair service, bedside service, or table service. After the appliance is set up on a bed tray or on a table, a food dish is selected by rotating the turntable until the selected dish is brought into alignment with the spoon. This is accomplished entirely by head and neck movements, in conjunction with minimal upper torso control, by manipulating a scraping utensil secured to a headband, whereby a disabled person can select and eat food without assistance or supervision.
REFERENCES:
patent: D231302 (1974-04-01), Lukawski et al.
patent: 3162475 (1964-12-01), Van Allen
patent: 3228536 (1966-01-01), Gratzer
patent: 3254444 (1966-06-01), Paterson
patent: 3317061 (1967-05-01), Causey
patent: 3734306 (1973-05-01), Morewood
patent: 3885681 (1975-05-01), Mancino
patent: 3907126 (1975-09-01), Sydnor, Sr.
patent: 4162868 (1979-07-01), Stapleton et al.
patent: 4364699 (1982-12-01), Koppes
Griggs Dennis T.
Krizek Janice
Spar Robert J.
LandOfFree
Self-feeding appliance does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Self-feeding appliance, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Self-feeding appliance will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-811942