This page will look at what kind of adaptive products currently exist on the market and answer a series of questions about each one. Right below though are a series of websites that have products that assist with tasks in the kitchen for individuals with one-arm.
- https://www.rehab-store.com/c-one-handed.html
- https://comfyempire.com/one-handed-assistive-devices/
- https://www.performancehealth.com/articles/tips-and-tools-for-one-handed-cooking
Now for the next four products, the following questions will be answered to the best of the ability of the team.
- What are the primary functions of the tool?
- For each product, what is the retail price?
- What are common materials used for the product?
- What kind of manufacturing tools are used?
- What is the lifespan of the product?
- Has the product gone through multiple iterations?
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- Advertised as being able to cut many types of food (meat, fruits, veggies)
- Retails for $43
- Stainless-steel blade and plastic handle
- Next three are unknown
2. Waterproof Cutting Board with Aluminum Food Spikes
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- Acts as a normal cutting board, but can also utilize spikes on the board to hold the item to be sliced or diced firmly for better control, dishwasher safe
- Small board – $35 and large board – $50
- Aluminum and high-grade polyethylene
- Manufacturer is North Coast Medical
- Lifespan unknown
- Most likely gone through multiple iterations with spikes on top, boarding in a corner, and suction feet to anchor the board but truly unknown
3. Good Grips Weighted and Bendable Utensils
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- Helpful aids for ambidextrous use, dishwasher safe, cushioned grip to keep utensil in hand even when wet, latex free
- Set of five (Fork, Teaspoon, Tablespoon, Souper Spoon, Rocker Knife) -$120, Individual Utensil ranges from $20-$25
- Soft rubber and metals
- Next two are unknown
4. Sinceller Electric Jar Opener
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- Effortlessly open cans of any size, adjustable and uses 2 AA batteries
- Retails for $28
- Made of plastic and using a stainless steel blade
- Manufacturer is Sinceller
- Lifespan is unknown
- Most likely gone through multiple iterations to be adjustable to lid sizes from 30 mm to 88 mm. Also has probably changed in size too
