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Extension Device

a technology for extension devices and cup holders, which is applied in the field of nursing homes, can solve the problems of difficult reach and limited length of conventional extension devices such as a standard length for cup holders

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-10-11
ROUNTREE VALERIE JOHNEEDA +1
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"The present invention is a longer device that allows a disabled user to have a cold beverage suspended in front of them without using their hands to drink from an extra long straw. The technical effect of this invention is that it provides a more convenient and efficient way for disabled users to enjoy cold beverages."

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Conventional extension devices, such as a standardized length for cup holders are typically either very limited in length and are extremely difficult to reach if you are disabled and cannot use your hands to maneuver the device.

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[0038]Referring now to the invention in more detail in Illustration 1—FIG. 1 there is shown a extension device having a visual image of a shower hose that is attached to a ferrule on each end. On the left end and right end are shown as ferrules held in a horizontal position.

[0039]In further detail, still referring to the invention in more detail in Illustration 1—FIG. 1 there is shown an extension device having a visual image of a modified shower hose that has a ferrule on each end. Each ferrule is crimpled and has been attached to the ends of the shower hoses. On the left end and right ends are shown as ferrules 2 held in a horizontal position.

[0040]The construction details of the invention as shown in Illustration 1—FIG. 1 the extension device 1 is made using a flexible plastic hand held shower hose 1 which has been modified, inserted inside the shower hose are three copper ground wires, two rod couplers and on the outer ends of the modified shower hose are brass ferrules 2.

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Abstract

A extension device is a long flexible rod that is attached to a plastic cup holder and is designed to assist a disabled users who is able to drink a cold beverage from a small cup without using their hands.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE To RELATED APPLICATION[0001]Not ApplicableSTATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableREFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX[0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]The present invention is in the technical field of Nursing Homes. More particularly, the present invention is in the technical field of Attachable Extension Devices. More particularly, the present invention is in the technical field of Attachable Cup Holder Extension Devices.[0005]Conventional extension devices, such as a standardized length for cup holders are typically either very limited in length and are extremely difficult to reach if you are disabled and cannot use your hands to maneuver the device.BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0006]The present invention is an improvement of a longer extended device for a disabled user to allow a cold beverage to be suspended in mid air and in front of the user w...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D25/00
CPCA47G23/0225A61J2009/0661A61J2009/0638A61J9/0638A61J9/0661A61J9/063
Inventor ROUNTREE, VALERIE JOHNEEDAMEYER, PETER HELMUT
Owner ROUNTREE VALERIE JOHNEEDA