Universal knob for doors, stove and lock

Portable and adapted handle that enlarges and therefore makes it easier for a person with impaired hand function to twist/open/close various types of lock and stove knobs.

Universal knob: on a grip-friendly handle is a surface with many small moving metal spikes.

Universal knob

This assistive device makes it easier to manipulate a handle, lock or stove knob. The grip becomes larger, which means less force is needed to open, close, or twist. The universal knob is designed to fit various shapes and sizes of knob or handle. The small points shape and adapt to the object to be handled.

This model is called “Stift”.

Purchased from
E.g. Swereco, www.swereco.com (last checked May 2020)

Paid for by
County Council

Author: Bruno

Bruno bor i lägenhet och arbetar heltid. Han skadade sig 1974 och har en tetraplegi, C5-C6. Opererades 1977 för att få armsträckare och tumgrepp. Han har personlig assistans 7 timmar dagligen plus nattpatrull.
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Type of disability

High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6)

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