WO1999010133A1 - Gripping aid - Google Patents
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- WO1999010133A1 WO1999010133A1 PCT/GB1998/001995 GB9801995W WO9910133A1 WO 1999010133 A1 WO1999010133 A1 WO 1999010133A1 GB 9801995 W GB9801995 W GB 9801995W WO 9910133 A1 WO9910133 A1 WO 9910133A1
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- Prior art keywords
- attachment means
- implement
- user
- wrist
- ring
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B43—WRITING OR DRAWING IMPLEMENTS; BUREAU ACCESSORIES
- B43K—IMPLEMENTS FOR WRITING OR DRAWING
- B43K23/00—Holders or connectors for writing implements; Means for protecting the writing-points
- B43K23/008—Holders comprising finger grips
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B43—WRITING OR DRAWING IMPLEMENTS; BUREAU ACCESSORIES
- B43L—ARTICLES FOR WRITING OR DRAWING UPON; WRITING OR DRAWING AIDS; ACCESSORIES FOR WRITING OR DRAWING
- B43L15/00—Supports for attachment to hands or arms for facilitating writing or drawing
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B44—DECORATIVE ARTS
- B44D—PAINTING OR ARTISTIC DRAWING, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; PRESERVING PAINTINGS; SURFACE TREATMENT TO OBTAIN SPECIAL ARTISTIC SURFACE EFFECTS OR FINISHES
- B44D3/00—Accessories or implements for use in connection with painting or artistic drawing, not otherwise provided for; Methods or devices for colour determination, selection, or synthesis, e.g. use of colour tables
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- This invention relates to a gripping aid especially but not exclusively for use with any hand held implement.
- the invention may be adapted for implements associated with a wide range of uses including writing, painting, gardening and racquet sports.
- a device for fixing the position of a hand held implement relative to a user's finger, hand or wrist in use there is provided a device for fixing the position of a hand held implement relative to a user's finger, hand or wrist in use.
- the implement may be a brush, needle, tool or other instrument, but is mostly typically a writing implement such as a pen or pencil.
- the device may comprise:
- a user attachment means that can be attached to either a user's finger or wrist; - an implement attachment means; and - a connector providing a mechanical connection between the respective means.
- the finger attachment means is preferably suitable for attachment to a user's first or "pointer" finger.
- the wrist attachment means is preferably provided with a securing means.
- the securing means can be one or more buckles, laces, Velcro, a zip or a series of buttons or strings.
- Each attachment means may be formed as a ring or annulus and may be made of any suitable material as determined by persons skilled in the art.
- Example materials may include coated steels, rubbers, polymers and plastics, and composites.
- the implement attachment means is formed as a ring and incorporates a resilient or pliable inner ring which is adapted to conform to the profile or cross- section of the associated implement.
- a resilient or pliable inner ring which is adapted to conform to the profile or cross- section of the associated implement. This feature is desirable as it is common for some hand held implements to be of hexagonal cross-section while others are cylindrical.
- the resilient inner ring may also enable the implement attachment means to grip implements over a range of maximum outer diameter or dimension.
- the connector is flexible such that the plane of each attachment means may be varied relative to the other attachment means.
- FIGS 1 and 2 illustrate two embodiments with alternative attachment means;
- Figure 3 illustrates the invention in use;
- Figures 4 and 5 illustrate further embodiments of the invention adapted for use round a user's wrist
- Figures 6 and 7 illustrate the invention on a user's wrist in use.
- a device generally portrayed at 1 comprises a finger attachment means 2 and an implement means 3.
- the attachment means 2, 3 are shaped in the form of rings and connected by a universal connector 4.
- the implement attachment means 3 also has a rubber inner ring 5 which is sized to resiliently grip a standard pen or pencil.
- Figure 2 is similar to that shown in Figure 1 but differs in that the device, generally shown at 6 , incorporates two C-shaped clamps 7, 8 which provide a greater degree of flexibility than the ring type attachment means 2, 3 illustrated in the previous embodiment so as to allow the device 6 to be used for a greater range of finger and implement sizes.
- Figure 3 demonstrates the embodiment of the invention illustrated in Figures 1 and 2 in use. It should be appreciated that the described embodiments of Figures 1 and 2 are equally suitable for both left or right handed users .
- Figure 4 illustrates an embodiment of the invention adapted for use round a user's wrist.
- a device generally- depicted at 9 comprises a wrist attachment means 10 and an implement attachment means 11.
- the attachment means 10, 11 are shaped in the form of rings and connected by a universal connector 12.
- the wrist attachment means 10 is generally of a larger width than the finger attachments means of Figures 1 and 2.
- the implement attachment means 11 also has a rubber inner ring which is sized to resiliently grip an implement, for example a small racquet.
- the embodiment of Figure 5 is similar to that shown in Figure 4 but differs in that the device, generally shown at 13 , incorporates two C-shaped clamps 14, 15 which allows the device 13 to be used for a wide range of wrist and implement sizes.
- the wrist attachment of Figure 5 may be provided with a means of securing the attachment (not shown) .
- the securing means can be a buckle, laces, Velcro, a zip or a series of buttons or strings.
- the implement attachment means 15 is provided with a moulded and resilient, serrated inner surface 16.
- the embodiments described in Figures 4 and 5 may be employed for a variety of reasons where it may be seen as advantageous to fix the position or orientation of a hand held implement relative to a user's hand or wrist.
- Figure 6 demonstrates the embodiment of the invention illustrated in Figures 4 and 5 in use. In normal use the connector runs along the inside of the wrist and across the palm of the user's hand to the implement attachment means .
- Figure 7 demonstrates a further embodiment of the invention illustrated in Figures 4 and 5 in use.
- the connector of this embodiment is of a minimal length such that the handle of the implement is m juxtaposition to the user's inside wrist.
- the described embodiments of the invention may be employed for a variety of reasons where it may be seen as advantageous to fix the position or orientation of a hand held implement relative to a user's finger, hand or wrist.
- the device may be used as a teaching aid to assist young students or the like to correctly hold a writing or other instrument.
- the device may assist arthritic sufferers or others with deformities or disabilities who may have difficulty gripping a particular implement as may be required m the performance of a task.
- An alternative embodiment provides for the gripping aid to be adapted for use holding reading material.
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Priority Applications (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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DE69836004T DE69836004D1 (en) | 1997-08-22 | 1998-07-07 | GREIF TOOLS |
AU82324/98A AU8232498A (en) | 1997-08-22 | 1998-07-07 | Gripping aid |
EP98932389A EP0935515B1 (en) | 1997-08-22 | 1998-07-07 | Gripping aid |
Applications Claiming Priority (4)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB9717890.9 | 1997-08-22 | ||
GBGB9717890.9A GB9717890D0 (en) | 1997-08-22 | 1997-08-22 | Easy write |
GBGB9724122.8A GB9724122D0 (en) | 1997-11-15 | 1997-11-15 | Writing aid |
GB9724122.8 | 1997-11-15 |
Publications (1)
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WO1999010133A1 true WO1999010133A1 (en) | 1999-03-04 |
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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PCT/GB1998/001995 WO1999010133A1 (en) | 1997-08-22 | 1998-07-07 | Gripping aid |
Country Status (4)
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EP (1) | EP0935515B1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU8232498A (en) |
DE (1) | DE69836004D1 (en) |
WO (1) | WO1999010133A1 (en) |
Cited By (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2368559A (en) * | 2000-11-02 | 2002-05-08 | Simeon Marks | Finger mounted paintbrush or pencil holder |
GB2447994A (en) * | 2007-05-15 | 2008-10-01 | Peter Jenkins | A finger aid for disabled persons |
DE102013011387A1 (en) * | 2013-05-29 | 2014-12-04 | Dr. Hinz Dental-Vertriebsgesellschaft Mbh & Co. Kg | Gripping aid for a rod-shaped object |
US10182624B2 (en) | 2017-12-18 | 2019-01-22 | Robert T. Trahern | Multiply functioning finger ring |
WO2019040766A1 (en) * | 2016-08-23 | 2019-02-28 | Olson John J | Tool holder |
US10433623B2 (en) * | 2017-12-18 | 2019-10-08 | Robert T. Trahern | Multiply functioning finger ring |
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US10524546B2 (en) | 2017-04-22 | 2020-01-07 | Tenacious Holdings, Inc. | Slide-on anchor point |
Citations (16)
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US2292324A (en) * | 1940-04-03 | 1942-08-04 | Charles P Lawrence | Writing aid |
US3273766A (en) * | 1964-11-02 | 1966-09-20 | Frank P Cosentino | Wrist article retaining device |
US3402984A (en) * | 1967-06-09 | 1968-09-24 | Joseph R. Zazzara | Writing implement holder |
US3503546A (en) * | 1968-03-08 | 1970-03-31 | Alvin W Hunt | Writing implement holder |
US3596964A (en) * | 1968-12-19 | 1971-08-03 | Joseph R Zazzara | Writing implement holder |
US3942194A (en) * | 1974-08-30 | 1976-03-09 | Sybil Betty Anna Winter | Prosthetic device for handicapped persons |
US4148424A (en) * | 1977-01-24 | 1979-04-10 | Fortenberry Herman W | Holder for a writing instrument |
US4602885A (en) * | 1985-02-04 | 1986-07-29 | Bischoff Steven S | Implement holding cuff |
US4606484A (en) * | 1985-10-18 | 1986-08-19 | Sybil B. A. Winter | Tool holding appliance for persons with limited use of hands |
US4728123A (en) * | 1987-03-30 | 1988-03-01 | Randy Kassal | Releasable strap system |
US4733808A (en) * | 1986-08-27 | 1988-03-29 | Turner Jr Dan B | Hunting call holder |
US4865239A (en) * | 1988-05-31 | 1989-09-12 | Timbrook Donald J | Baby bottle holder |
US5082156A (en) * | 1987-08-07 | 1992-01-21 | Braun Thomas D | Tool wrist strap |
US5275068A (en) * | 1992-07-06 | 1994-01-04 | Wrench Robert A | Handle assembly for relieving wrist joint stress |
FR2741245A1 (en) * | 1995-11-22 | 1997-05-23 | Abed Francois | Pen holding ring |
US5722575A (en) * | 1996-03-01 | 1998-03-03 | Eversharp Pen Company | Grip-assisting accessory |
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- 1998-07-07 AU AU82324/98A patent/AU8232498A/en not_active Abandoned
- 1998-07-07 WO PCT/GB1998/001995 patent/WO1999010133A1/en active IP Right Grant
- 1998-07-07 EP EP98932389A patent/EP0935515B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1998-07-07 DE DE69836004T patent/DE69836004D1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Patent Citations (16)
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US2292324A (en) * | 1940-04-03 | 1942-08-04 | Charles P Lawrence | Writing aid |
US3273766A (en) * | 1964-11-02 | 1966-09-20 | Frank P Cosentino | Wrist article retaining device |
US3402984A (en) * | 1967-06-09 | 1968-09-24 | Joseph R. Zazzara | Writing implement holder |
US3503546A (en) * | 1968-03-08 | 1970-03-31 | Alvin W Hunt | Writing implement holder |
US3596964A (en) * | 1968-12-19 | 1971-08-03 | Joseph R Zazzara | Writing implement holder |
US3942194A (en) * | 1974-08-30 | 1976-03-09 | Sybil Betty Anna Winter | Prosthetic device for handicapped persons |
US4148424A (en) * | 1977-01-24 | 1979-04-10 | Fortenberry Herman W | Holder for a writing instrument |
US4602885A (en) * | 1985-02-04 | 1986-07-29 | Bischoff Steven S | Implement holding cuff |
US4606484A (en) * | 1985-10-18 | 1986-08-19 | Sybil B. A. Winter | Tool holding appliance for persons with limited use of hands |
US4733808A (en) * | 1986-08-27 | 1988-03-29 | Turner Jr Dan B | Hunting call holder |
US4728123A (en) * | 1987-03-30 | 1988-03-01 | Randy Kassal | Releasable strap system |
US5082156A (en) * | 1987-08-07 | 1992-01-21 | Braun Thomas D | Tool wrist strap |
US4865239A (en) * | 1988-05-31 | 1989-09-12 | Timbrook Donald J | Baby bottle holder |
US5275068A (en) * | 1992-07-06 | 1994-01-04 | Wrench Robert A | Handle assembly for relieving wrist joint stress |
FR2741245A1 (en) * | 1995-11-22 | 1997-05-23 | Abed Francois | Pen holding ring |
US5722575A (en) * | 1996-03-01 | 1998-03-03 | Eversharp Pen Company | Grip-assisting accessory |
Cited By (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2368559A (en) * | 2000-11-02 | 2002-05-08 | Simeon Marks | Finger mounted paintbrush or pencil holder |
GB2447994A (en) * | 2007-05-15 | 2008-10-01 | Peter Jenkins | A finger aid for disabled persons |
DE102013011387A1 (en) * | 2013-05-29 | 2014-12-04 | Dr. Hinz Dental-Vertriebsgesellschaft Mbh & Co. Kg | Gripping aid for a rod-shaped object |
EP2826400A3 (en) * | 2013-05-29 | 2015-03-04 | Dr. Hinz Dental-Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG | Gripping aid for a toothbrush and/or for a toothbrush head |
WO2019040766A1 (en) * | 2016-08-23 | 2019-02-28 | Olson John J | Tool holder |
US10182624B2 (en) | 2017-12-18 | 2019-01-22 | Robert T. Trahern | Multiply functioning finger ring |
US10433623B2 (en) * | 2017-12-18 | 2019-10-08 | Robert T. Trahern | Multiply functioning finger ring |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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EP0935515B1 (en) | 2006-09-27 |
DE69836004D1 (en) | 2006-11-09 |
AU8232498A (en) | 1999-03-16 |
EP0935515A1 (en) | 1999-08-18 |
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