Contour Turner
The Contour Turner has a T shaped handle with retractable, with sprung steel rods at the head. The sprung steel rods are able to conform around a knob which provides leverage for turning small knobs.
Purpose
- The device can be used to turn knobs by individuals who have difficulty turning small knobs.
- Skills include: physical, visual, tactile, visual perceptual, and cognitive
- Hold the device with the head protruding between third and index finger. Press the head against the object to be turned. The spring load rods will then retract while leaving the extended rods to enclose the object. The next step is to then turn the clamp and the object will be turned. This device can be used to serve any population that experiences difficulty in gripping and turning small to medium objects
- Pros- The device can be used to turn keys, stove controls, and door handles.
- Cons- The device can be misplaced easily because of its size. Individuals might be hesitant to use the device in public because of it appearance.
- Device can be ordered from Patterson Medical for $13.99.
- http://pattersonmedical.com/app.aspx?cmd=getItemDetail&id=081499623
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