Dressing aid

Abstract

The invention relates to a dressing aid which is intended for the infirm or persons with reduced motor skills. The inventive aid is of the type which facilitates said persons in pulling an item of clothing (5) onto the lower limbs of the body. The aid, which consists of at least one flexible strap (1) having a clamp piece (2) disposed at one of the ends thereof, comprises means of gripping the clothing to be worn and means of positioning said clothing (5) on the desired parts of the body. Said aid consists of two flexible straps (1), each of said straps comprising a clamp piece (2) at one of the ends thereof and a grip means (8) at the other end of same. Moreover, said straps are connected transversely at the central part thereof by means of a centre strap (3).

Description

RELATED U.S. APPLICATIONS [0001] Not applicable. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not applicable. REFERENCE TO MICROFICHE APPENDIX [0003] Not applicable. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0004] The object of the present invention is a device for allowing temporarily or permanently disabled persons or persons with limited mobility to put on their clothes alone, so as to avoid them from having to ask the help of another person to carry out this operation. [0005] The present invention regards, in particular, a device capable of facilitating the action of putting on a garment for the lower limbs of the body, such as, in particular, trousers, an undergarment, or a skirt. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0006] From DE 273977 is already known a device for assisting in dressing, aimed at allowing to keep on the arms the sleeves of an undergarment when putting on a garment. This device is however of a limited use and would not allow, for example, any assistance in put...

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Benefits of technology

[0019] This configuration allows to keep the two straps separated from each other when the transversal belt is maintained with only one hand.

[0020] It should be noted that in the case of a rigid material, it is possible to foresee hinging means making easier the storing of the device.

[0025] The simple design of the device according to the invention has a non-inconsiderable advantage, that of being capable of being manufactured easily, without any need for using complex tools, so that it is possible to contemplate its manufacture by handicapped persons.

Problems solved by technology

This device is however of a limited use and would not allow, for example, any assistance in putting on trousers.

These devices aimed at being used specifically for putting on socks have the drawback of not being suitable for other garments such as trousers, for example.

This type of device is primarily for individuals suffering from handicaps that can be considered as light ones, but which are however sufficiently invalidating to oblige them to ask another person for help to carry out some daily tasks, such as dressing.

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