JPH05507855A - Tableware for people with hand disabilities and the general public - Google Patents

Abstract

An eating utensil for use by the arthritic, neuromuscular impaired, persons lacking various fingers, as well as the general public. The utensil can be easily grasped with the minimal clasping motion by persons with hands of various sizes and possessing only one finger. The utensil includes a handle (12) which permits the person's index finger (20) and palm to be supported entirely along the upper surface of the utensil. The upper surface of the utensil may or may not be flared (14 and 17) and grooved (15), allowing for maximum weight to be exerted onto the forward end (13) of the utensil be it in the form of a fork or knife.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] Tableware for people with hand disabilities and dilation The present invention - along with dilation, is useful for people suffering from arthritis, people with neurological and muscular disorders, and people with no fingers. It concerns tableware.

Over the years, devices have been devised to make eating easier for people with hand disabilities. .

These types of devices have unusual handles, and the use of such devices by people with disabilities. Hand-held devices are often a major source of confusion for users, and They lack the dignity associated with a normal dining experience using regular utensils.

Special recommendations are given to people with arthritis, neurological and muscular disorders, and other hand disabilities. There are limitations associated with normal tableware for people without disabilities, although there are limitations that require special consideration. handles these special requirements while retaining its general characteristics (simplicity and homogeneous structure). It is an object of the present invention to do so.

The present invention makes it possible to use tableware with minimal clenching movements. It is. The position of the tip of the index finger relative to the front edge of utensils such as knives and forks Therefore, the user can use this tableware completely freely.

This tableware is something that anyone with one of their five fingers can grasp. In addition, the structure of the 25 handle is such that even if the outside is overhanging and has a groove, Even if you don't have a hand, place one tableware from the palm bone of the index finger to the back of the palm near the wrist, the index finger, and Maximum contact is made in the center of the palm.

For this contact between the tableware, index finger, and palm, consider the maximum weight of the arm on the tableware. I am considering it.

This tableware should help reduce the motion of stabbing food with a fork. They can be made from materials so lightweight that they don't rely on the weight of the tableware to apply pressure. Wear.

So far, various devices have been used for patients with arthritis, neurological and muscular disorders, and hand disorders. It has been created to treat injuries related to people, so it has been developed with the above mentioned purpose in mind. Pryor Art (if the invention was generally known before publication) Devices using similar techniques) may have one or more of the aforementioned features, resulting in poor performance. It's worth it.

The most important point is that these things - the simplicity of the tableware for use At the expense of ease of use, it is primarily used by, if not only, people with hand disabilities. It remains in the same condition as it was used.

It is therefore an object of the invention to possess the above-mentioned characteristics and to achieve a general simplicity of form. , and homogeneous structure, therefore without losing market appeal (, Pryor Art (techniques similar to the invention that were generally known before the publication of the invention) The aim is to provide improved tableware that provides a huge improvement.

The present invention is based on the Pryor Art. In order to overcome the disadvantages of similar techniques), hand-disabled and non-hand-disabled people can use It is intended for use as tableware.

The present invention protects against hand disorders while retaining the aesthetic qualities of superior tableware. Ru.

When setting the table for a large number of people at a meal, arthritis patients, For all individuals, regardless of whether they have a physical disease, have lost a finger, or have not lost a finger. It is an object of the present invention to provide tableware that is easy to pick up and use.

The present invention does not require any special parts to be considered for people with hand disabilities.

A tool that is inexpensive to manufacture and used by people suffering from various handicaps. It is another object of the present invention to provide a homogeneous structure.

This tableware includes a fork or knife whose front end is connected to a handle or curved part. I'm here.

At the point where the handle intersects with the front part, the handle is wide enough to comfortably rest the tip of your index finger. It has become.

The handle is then provided with a bulge along its entire length to guide and support the index finger. It is.

This part of the handle may have an overhanging groove as shown in the illustration, or it may not be grooved. Yes, but we agree that the specific examples submitted are representative, as stated herein. I understand. Furthermore, the handle starts from the palmar bone of the index finger and runs diagonally through the center of the palm. Following this, the base of the palm near the wrist ends at the root.

The bottom part of the handle, which curves upwards, allows either of the remaining fingers or All 6 pieces can apply the minimum amount of pressure necessary to grip this tableware. The invention is described in more detail below with the accompanying drawings in which the same numbers indicate the parts. Explain clearly. In addition, in this figure, it is as follows.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a curved tableware in use.

2 is a side elevational view of the tableware shown in FIG. 1; FIG.

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the tableware shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a back view of the tableware.

Figure 1 shows the tableware in use.

Hold it in the correct way, keeping your arms and wrists generally horizontal.

As shown, the index finger 20 is attached to a fork, knife, or spoon. Place it on the front end 13 of the handle 12.

The front end portion 13 of the handle 12 comfortably supports the tip of the index finger, as shown in FIG. It is spacious enough to accommodate many people.

The index finger 20 is supported by overhanging parts 14 and 17, which support the index finger. Guide and support.

The groove portion 15, which has protruding portions 14 and 17 on its sides on which the index finger rests, is indicated by the dotted line in FIG. The one shown is the easiest to understand. Further, the extended groove portion 15 is shown in FIG. It is shown.

The downwardly curved rear part 16 of the handle 12 passes through the center of the palm, but this part is where the thumb rests. It is made up of two parts of the hand, the root and the side of the rear end of the hand (hereinafter referred to as root 18). It is being held down.

The downwardly curved rear portion 16 of the handle 12 extends beyond the base 18 of the palm to the size of a hand. (Figure 1 is best illustrated).

An upwardly curved bottom portion of the handle 12 to allow the hand to grasp the utensil. By 19, you can apply pressure to this with your fingers 21.22.23.24 Gripping the tableware and thus using it is done with the index finger and fingers 21.22.23. Any of 24 combinations (individually or together) are possible.

This tableware can also be used in the same way using the middle finger 21, which replaces the function of the index finger 20. be able to. The upwardly curved bottom of the handle 12 can also be used by people who have lost all but one finger. While applying pressure to part 19 with the remaining fingers, apply pressure to the rear part 16 with a downward curve. You can grab one tableware by applying .

FIG. 2 shows a side elevational view of the tableware.

Since this tableware is symmetrical about the long axis, the opposite side elevation is the same as Figure 2. .

The handle 12 has a support portion 25 at its front end in the form of a fork, spoon, or knife. This part is used to hold, hold, and cut food.

FIG. 4 shows a bottom plan view, illustrating the overhanging portions 14 and 17. They are rounded enough to accommodate the sides of the fingers that touch them.

The upwardly curved bottom part 19 has a sufficiently rounded bottom surface in consideration of gripping action. There is. This is most clearly shown in FIGS. 1 and 4.

Various parts of this tableware have been described as being attached together; The words are molded or otherwise formed from a homogeneous material such as wood, metal, or plastic. It is important to understand that it has a broad meaning that covers the tableware that is served.

Although the invention has been illustrated and described in detail in the foregoing description and drawings, such - are to be considered as examples and not as limitations of the invention. do not have.

I understand that the specific examples submitted have already been shown and are subject to change. are doing. For example, sections 14.17.15 may be overhanging or grooved. , sometimes it's not. All changes or modifications that do not depart from the essence of the invention shall be protected. I hope it will happen.

Summary I Together with the general public, we provide tableware for people suffering from arthritis, people with neurological and muscular disorders, and people without fingers. be. This tableware is easy to use and can be used by people with different hand sizes or only one finger with minimal movement. You can simply grasp it. The upper surface of the pusher (12) of this tableware is attached with the index finger ( 20) and can support the palm of the hand. The top surface of the tableware is Because the protruding parts (14 and 17) and the groove part (15) are formed, the fork or places maximum weight on the front end (13) of the knife-shaped handle (12) be able to.

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Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. An integrated tableware having a front end and a rear end and consisting of: The front end of the In other words, the parts of the utensils that come into contact with food. superiorly, then posteriorly and inferiorly, joining such posterior end; It has a curved line towards the rear and extends rearward from the front appliance section mentioned above. wide, extended main handle area. It is located under the main handle part, first slightly below. towards the end, then forward towards the instrument part, and then gently towards the end, slightly upwards. A curved auxiliary handle part with a kana curve extending forward from the rear end of the above. It is spaced apart from the main handle part above, and is located approximately halfway between the front and rear ends of the tableware. The above terminus is located. It is located between the instrument part and the main handle part facing backward and downward, A joint portion having a dominant S-shaped curve from the curve of the handle to the instrument portion. 2. The curved auxiliary handle part has a length from the end of the tableware to the rear end of the tableware. Yes, half the length of the main handle part above measured from the joint part above to the rear edge of the tableware. Tableware according to claim 1, characterized in that they are substantially equal. 3. The front part of the auxiliary handle part at the tip of the rear end is connected to the back of the tableware from the joint part. The main handle above with a maximum distance of 1/3 or less of the length of the main handle measured to the end. A tableware according to claim 1, characterized in that there is space below the portion. 4. In this tableware, the S-shaped dominant angle joint part extends to the length of the main handle part. 2. Tableware according to claim 1, characterized in that it is flat in the direction. 5. With this tableware, place your index finger on the extended top of the main handle. 2. A tableware according to claim 1, characterized in that there is a grooved portion that allows for the formation of a groove. 6. In this tableware, the main handle part tapers from its top to its rearmost part. The tableware according to claim 1, characterized in that: 7. In this tableware, the above-mentioned utensil for handling food is a multi-toothed fork member. The tableware according to claim 1, characterized by: 8. In this tableware, the rear end has a lower cover from the joint with the main handle. There is a rear tableware section with a curved section, and the main handle hangs from the corner curved joint. A curved line is drawn along the above extended main handle part up to the point where it joins the tableware part. The measured distance is the distance from the tip of the user's index finger to the end of the palm adjacent to the wrist. Tableware according to claim 1, characterized in that the lengths are approximately the same.