Hand manipulating device and methods of making and using same
OwnerBrandon Millerinventor
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Abstract
A hand manipulation device and methods of making and using which include a plurality of rails and connectors that are interconnected to allow the user to push and/or pull on the device so that the connectors slide along the rails. In this manner, the hand manipulating device provides an ability for the user to perform various therapeutic exercises with his/her hands and fingers. Additionally, the hand manipulation device can be equipped with elastomeric bands that can be used to provide an additional elastic force in order to further exercise the user's hands and fingers.
Claims8
A hand manipulating device, comprising:
- a plurality of connectors, wherein each of the plurality of connectors comprises;
- a first resistance retaining area,
- a connector extension operatively connected to the first resistance retaining area,
- a first rail connector operatively connected to the connector extension,
- a second resistance retaining area located adjacent to the first resistance retaining area, and
- a second rail connector operatively connected to the second resistance retaining area;
- and
- a plurality of rails, wherein each of the plurality of rail comprises;
- a plurality of rail extensions each having a first end and a second end,
- a rail groove located adjacent to each of the plurality of rail extensions, and
- a plurality of rail ends located at each of the first and second ends of the plurality of rail extensions.
A method of constructing a hand manipulation device, comprising:
- providing a plurality of connectors, wherein each of the plurality of connectors comprises;
- a first resistance retaining area,
- a connector extension operatively connected to the first resistance retaining area,
- a first rail connector operatively connected to the connector extension,
- a second resistance retaining area located adjacent to the first resistance retaining area, and
- a second rail connector operatively connected to the second resistance retaining area;
- and
- providing a plurality of rails, wherein each of the plurality of rail comprises;
- a plurality of rail extensions each having a first end and a second end,
- a rail groove located adjacent to each of the plurality of rail extensions, and
- a plurality of rail ends located at each of the first and second ends of the plurality of rail extensions.
A method of using a hand manipulation device, comprising:
- providing a plurality of connectors, wherein each of the plurality of connectors comprises;
- a first resistance retaining area,
- a connector extension operatively connected to the first resistance retaining area,
- a first rail connector operatively connected to the connector extension,
- a second resistance retaining area located adjacent to the first resistance retaining area, and
- a second rail connector operatively connected to the second resistance retaining area;
- providing a plurality of rails, wherein each of the plurality of rail comprises;
- a plurality of rail extensions each having a first end and a second end,
- a rail groove located adjacent to each of the plurality of rail extensions, and
- a plurality of rail ends located at each of the first and second ends of the plurality of rail extensions;
- locating at least two of the plurality of connectors, wherein the at least two of the plurality of connectors are not located adjacent to each other;
- grasping the at least two of the plurality of connectors;
- pulling the at least two of the plurality of connectors in a direction away from each other;
- and
- pushing the at least two of the plurality of connectors in a direction towards each other.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.