Work holders – Relatively movable jaws – With means to fasten holder to support
Patent
1988-10-24
1989-10-03
Watson, Robert C.
Work holders
Relatively movable jaws
With means to fasten holder to support
269221, 269246, B23Q 104
Patent
active
048711543
ABSTRACT:
A work holding device to support objects for the use of handicapped persons and, more particularly, persons haivng only one hand, the device being attachable to a wheelchair or similar supporting items upon which a handicapped person may sit or lie and it includes a housing upon or to which objects may be clamped for use by such person. The housing is attached for substantially universal adjustment upon the upper end of a post-like device which is attached to the wheelchair or the like. The device has clamping mechanism operated by a reversible electric motor powered by batteries and switches are included which selectively are actuated either by human breath blowing out or drawing inward for suction or by a switch actuated by a foot of the handicapped person. The device has a monitored and controlled clamping pressure.
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Just C. Hercus
Watson Robert C.
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