CUP HOLDER
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« Previous Product Next Product »The Cup Holder is a wheelchair cup, glass, mug, or can holder designed to allow individuals who do not have the use of their hands to drink through a straw from his/her own cup without assistance. The plastic adjustable cup cradle is fixed to the top of a 10 mm stainless steel rod. The rod is mounted onto the wheelchair arm with a plastic connector. The cradle has two openings on either side for a mug handle and will accommodate a wide variety of drinking containers, allowing the user to use a personalized cup. PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT: Designed for a quadriplegic that need assistance to drink. The cup holder was conceived by Fred O'Kelly to allow these individuals to take a drink whenever they please, giving them greater independence.
Notes: Tetra is a voluntary organization which links persons with disabilities, technical volunteers, professional engineers, technicians, and tradesman. Persons interested in having this device made for them, or companies interested in manufacturing this product for the commercial market should contact Tetra.
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This product record was updated on August 11, 2003.
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Tetra Society of North America
The purpose of Tetra is to recruit skilled volunteer engineers and technicians to create assistive devices for people with disabilities. Volunteer engineers, design technicians, and health professionals work one to one with their clients to make assistive aids or modifications to their environments.3077 Granville Street
Suite 207
Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 3J9
Canada
Telephone: 877-688-8762 or 604-688-6464.
Fax: 604-688-6463.
Web: http://www.tetrasociety.org.
Email: info@tetrasociety.org.
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