Apparatus for assisting a person to dress

Abstract

An Apparatus for Assisting Oneself in Dressing comprises a Cord, a First Engaging Apparatus and a Second Engaging Apparatus. The First Engaging Apparatus and the Second Engaging Apparatus are used to temporarily grasp, affix, hold, or otherwise engage with the article of clothing of which one person desires to get dressed. In some preferred embodiments, the First Engaging Apparatus and the Second Engaging Apparatus may further include an Upper Interfacing Member and a Lower Interfacing Member.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention is in the area of accessories for the infirm, and more specifically pertains to an apparatus for the purpose of enabling the infirm to get dressed without assistance.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]One of the major obstacles and challenges confronting injured people, the infirm, pregnant women, post-operative patients and the elderly is the necessity of getting dressed. The act of putting on undergarments, a pair of pants, or a skirt requires the capacity to lift one's leg while maintaining balance (in a standing position), and the ability to bend or stoop forward which may prove impossible or painful for those with physical debilitation, injury, or weakness. These people require help to fulfill a basic necessity (need) we take for granted and face loss of independence and helplessness when there is no assistance available.[0003]Therefore, what is clearly needed in the art is an apparatus which enables people with diminished physica...

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Benefits of technology

[0004]It is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus to be used by people with diminished physical capacity to enable them to dress and undress without assistance and maintain their independence. The apparatus is comprised of adjustable mechanism on the two distal ends of the cord for grasping the clothes, and an adjustable length cord held in each hand for lowering and raising the clothes into position.

[0005]It is an object of the present invention to provide a non-slip locking mechanism for grasping the clothes and a release, which are easy to use, even by people with minimal strength or dexterity in their hands and fingers. The heads of the interfacing surfaces are widely adjustable in tension to accommodate the varying thickness and weights of the different textiles and seams and are designed to provide both frictional resistance to assure non-slippage and a non-abrasive surface to protect delicate fabrics from damage.

[0006]It is also an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus which is adjustable in length by means of a cord sizing member in order to accommodate the changes in height and girth of the user and to provide a manageable length to accommodate changes in standing and sitting.

Problems solved by technology

One of the major obstacles and challenges confronting injured people, the infirm, pregnant women, post-operative patients and the elderly is the necessity of getting dressed.

These people require help to fulfill a basic necessity (need) we take for granted and face loss of independence and helplessness when there is no assistance available.

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