Patent ID: 8840157

Claim:
An adaptive device for aiding a person with a medical condition including an impaired hand or limb, comprising: a. a platform comprising a lightweight material, the platform having substantially planar top and bottom surfaces; b. a holder extending from the top surface of the platform; c. a bumper extending from the platform adjacent to the holder, the bumper separate from the holder, the bumper including an arcuate portion and extending substantially the length of the platform; and d. a securing member operably attached to the bottom surface of the platform, the securing member including means for securing the member to the platform; e. wherein the securing member is configured to secure a terminal end of the impaired hand or limb to the top surface of the platform such that the person, by moving the impaired hand or limb, operates an object positioned at least partially within the holder; and f. wherein the securing member comprises a plurality of straps, wherein the plurality of straps at least partially surround the terminal end of the impaired hand or limb to aid in holding the device in place relative to the hand or limb.