Patent ID: 8535205
Filing Date: 2013-09-17
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A hand/forearm therapy exercise tool, comprising, in combination: a graded resistant therapeutic putty; an integral unitary device having a first predetermined portion thereof integral with and unitary with a second predetermined portion thereof; said first predetermined portion of said integral unitary device having a first predetermined shape and configuration for insertion into said graded resistant therapeutic putty; said second predetermined portion having a second predetermined shape and configuration enabling a patient/user to manipulate said integral unitary device to cause said first predetermined portion of said integral unitary device to move in a predetermined trajectory within and relative to said graded resistant therapeutic putty; said second predetermined portion of said integral unitary device being shaped to permit grasping thereof by a hand, a finger, or fingers of a patient/user of said integral unitary device; said first predetermined portion providing a predetermined resistance to movement of said integral unitary device within and relative to said graded resistant therapeutic putty when said second predetermined portion is moved by the patient/user of said integral unitary device; and said integral unitary device permits the patient/user to mimic a functional task, such as turning a door knob, opening a bottle cap, inserting and turning a key for a lock, turning and tightening a nut, and turning and tightening a bolt.