Utensil Holding and Turning Device

摘要

A device attachable to a utensil that allows an individual with limited dexterity to handle the utensil and use it according to its ordinary function. The device provides a Y-shaped handle, such as that structured by a section of antler, that attaches to a utensil and provides the geometric and structural requirements necessary for the user to pick up the utensil from a flat surface, direct the utensil near the material to be manipulated, and manipulate the utensil once positioned. The Y-shaped component is curved across its height and provides a wedge engagement structure to permit holding the device with utensil to exert a force directing the utensil into the material to be manipulated, and by a combination of forces exerted by the palm and the thumb, to grasp and manipulate the device combination in order to make appropriate use of the utensil for its intended purpose.

主权项

1. A device attachable to a utensil to facilitate the handling and manipulation of the utensil by the hand of a user, the device comprising:
a Y-shaped yoke, the yoke comprising:
a linear body section having a length, a longitudinal axis, a utensil end, and a thickness;a first branch extension lever arm extending from the linear body section, the first branch extension lever arm having a length, a longitudinal axis, and a terminal point; anda second branch extension lever arm extending from the linear body section, the second branch extension lever arm having a length, a longitudinal axis, and a terminal point, wherein the longitudinal axis of the first lever arm forms an acute angle with the longitudinal axis of the body section and a greater acute angle with the longitudinal axis of the second lever arm; and an attachment element securing the utensil to the utensil end of the linear body section, the utensil generally aligned along the longitudinal axis of the linear body section; whereby the user may envelope the Y-shaped yoke with their hand directing the thumb of the hand around one side of the yoke and the palm of the hand around the opposing side of the yoke so as to engage and grip the first and second lever arms and thereby direct a manipulation of the device and the utensil to which it is attached about the longitudinal axis of the linear body section.