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Knob Handler “ Putting a handle on any knob ” 2.009 Yellow A

Overview • Arthritis patients have difficulty gripping and turning knobs • Knob handler – Portable – Battery powered – Self locking

How It Works

Market • Arthritis sufferers – 49 million reported in US • $51 billion in medical costs • “I’ve installed handles on all the doors at home; it’s everywhere else I have trouble” • “I am always embarrassed to have to ask another person to open a door or turn on a sink for me … sometimes I avoid knobs.”

Benchmarks / Prior Art • Aimed at able bodied users – Strap wrench requires dexterity – Jar openers bulky

Differentiation • Lightweight and portable • Designed for lighter load use • Electronic adjustment • Adapts to difficult geometries

Outlook • Miniaturize components • Incorporate bi-directional use • Explore possible base – Grip jar base for easy jar opening – Provide recharging ability • Show sketch models to potential users and gather feedback

Knob Handler “ Putting a handle on any knob ” 2.009 Yellow A