Handle and forceps/tweezers and method and apparatus for designing the like
OwnerStephen L. Tilliminventor
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Abstract
The present invention provides a design method and apparatus for a handle providing a shape and structure that fills various regions of the hand except a region in an area over the underlying carpal tunnel. Such design method and apparatus provides for various handles for use by a hand. In particular, the apparatus includes a generally Y-shaped configuration, such as for a forceps/tweezers handle with a working end. The handle can include a radial section an ulnar section and middle section. The handle also can have a radial arm, an ulnar arm and distal leg, with an ulnar end and a radial end for engaging a portion of the hand.
Claims18
1-14. (canceled)
A handle for use with a hand, comprising:
- a unitary radial arm including a radial end for engaging a portion of the radial side of the palmar surface of the hand;
- a unitary ulnar arm including an ulnar end for engaging a portion of the ulnar side of the palmar surface of the hand;
- and
- a unitary distal leg for respectively receiving the thumb of the hand and at least one of the index finger of the hand and the middle finger of the hand, when the radial end of the unitary radial arm engages a portion of the radial side of the palmar surface of the hand and the ulnar end of the unitary ulnar arm engages a portion of the ulnar side of the palmar surface of the hand,
- wherein the radial end of the unitary radial arm and the ulnar end of the unitary ulnar arm engage corresponding portions of the radial side and the ulnar side of the palmar surface of the hand to position the handle within the hand without placing substantial pressure on a surface of the hand located over the carpal tunnel.
An apparatus for use with a hand, comprising:
- a unitary radial arm including a radial end for engaging a portion of the radial side of the palmar surface of the hand;
- a unitary ulnar arm including an ulnar end for engaging a portion of the ulnar side of the palmar surface of the hand;
- and
- a unitary distal leg for respectively receiving the thumb of the hand and at least one of the index finger of the hand and the middle finger of the hand, when the radial end of the unitary radial arm engages a portion of the radial side of the palmar surface of the hand and the ulnar end of the unitary ulnar arm engages a portion of the ulnar side of the palmar surface of the hand,
- wherein the radial end of the unitary radial arm and the ulnar end of the unitary ulnar arm engage corresponding portions of the radial side and the ulnar side of the palmar surface of the hand to position the apparatus within the hand without placing substantial pressure on a surface of the hand located over the carpal tunnel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.