Multi-Tip
Telescoping
H-A MODULAR MOUTHSTICK
(System) - Part
II
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Description of
Parts and Use
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THE MOUTHPIECE
MOUTHSTICK "BODY"
YOUR MOUTHSTICK SELECTION
ATTACHMENT TIPS
DOCKING HOLDER MD-H2
MOUNTING BRACKETS
PARKING THE MOUTHSTICK
TELESCOPING-HOW
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It is flat and "V" shaped, to be gripped with
the molars of both sides, leaving the tongue free to move, and
an opening between the front teeth for air to flow out; two main
features essential for talking. This is especially important to
instructors, engineers, and other professionals who need to talk
while they point or write. Also, leaving the tongue free to move
makes swallowing easy.
| The front teeth remain free from touching
or pressing on the mouthpiece. Only the molars bear the grip.
And to allow for a uniform distribution of biting pressure, the
thickness of the mouthpiece is tapered to the end, following the
natural bite angle. |
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We now make
the mouthpieces out of Titanium
- tough like Stainless
Steel, light like Aluminum -
If you want to know more about this
metal, here is information that might help.
Titanium has impacted
mankind more than any single element in history. It is
the element that took us to the depths of the ocean, the
far reaches of the galaxy and elevated our capacities in medicine,
industry and science.
Titanium is a material with
the strength of steel, yet its weight is comparable to
that of aluminum. A material completely inert and non corrosive,
making it hypo-allergenic and safe for virtually any application,
including medical implants and surgical tools.
Although titanium is found
on almost every continent, one cannot simply stroll along
the beach picking up specimens of this noble wonder of nature. In
fact, it has taken decades of research and technology coupled
with billions of dollars in equipment and testing to bring titanium
to the forefront of metallurgy.
Titanium is an
element (symbol Ti) like gold, silver and platinum. Its
atomic number is 22, with atomic weight of 47.9, an electron
configuration of 2-8-10-2, and a specific gravity of 4.5.
Titanium has a melting point of 3020 F (1660C) and a boiling point
of 5949 F (3287C).It is a silvery white non ferrous metal with
the highest strength to weight ratio of any known element. For
this reason titanium is the favored material in the aerospace
industry. 85% of the structural components in the Space Shuttle
are made of titanium.
The average commercial
aircraft contains over 1 ton. Titanium has been embraced
by the medical world for its superior biocompatibility, and
is the preferred material for surgical instruments and implants.
Titanium is inert and therefore completely corrosion resistant.
It does not react to salt water, sunlight, or any body or common
chemistry.
Although titanium is the best choice for
the mouthpiece, it is much more expensive than Aluminum, the reazon
for which we raised the prices of our mouthpieces.
About Aluminum in your mouth:
As you may know, aluminum is toxic to swallow in the long
run. To prevent this from happening with our mouthpieces, we used
an elaborate process for their production:
After the aluminum mouthpieces were
machined and welded, they were hardened, then polished to mirror like,
and clear anodized. This was to make them non-soluble to saliva, and therefore
safe in the mouth.
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The mouthpiece, which has replaceable plastic sleeves to soften the grip, comes
in three basic sizes: LARGE, MEDIUM and SMALL (picture below).
Generally, the Small size fits well on children under 11; LARGE
or MEDIUM on everybody else. If you are not sure which size would
fit you or your client best,
click here
or the picture below for help on how to make a test.
Large
Medium
Small
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MOUTHSTICK "BODY"
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- The "body" of the H-A Modular Telescoping
Mouthstick is made of two main parts: The TELESCOPER (Part #MB-T9, shown
attached to mouthpiece on left of picture), and the EXTENSION (the telescoping
part of the mouthstick which fits inside the TELESCOPER). So far, we offer
4 types of EXTENSIONS, respectively from left to right
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- MB-ESB. STANDARD BENT Extension.
Bent at the end to facilitate writing, typing, and turning of
pages. NOTE: Its soft end allows for easy angle adjustment with
no tools required. It comes with a built-in ball pen, covered with
a removable aluminum attachment with an eraser tip. For typing, pressing
buttons on an remote control, turning pages, etc., the mouthstick
is used with the attachment put on. For "mouth" writing or sketching,
the attachment is removed, to expose the pen.
- MB-EUB. UNIVERSAL BENT Extension.
Designed with a cradle at its end on which any pen, pencil, brush,
crayon, etc. can be attached (with tape, as shown). As is with
all 4 extensions, MB-EUB comes with one aluminum attachment, with
an eraser tip at its end.
- MB-EUS. UNIVERSAL STRAIGHT Extension.
Same as MB-EUB above, but with the cradle not in an angle, but
straight.
- MB-ESS. STANDARD STRAIGHT Extension.
Same as MB-ESB above, but straight, which makes it better for
some uses, such as painting with a brush, but still useful for
general use. It has a soft front end designed for hand bending
to make it like MB-ESB (above), if so needed.
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Other uses for this mouthstick are possible
by removing the (white) screw at the center of
the (titanium) mouthpiece. The purpose of this screw
is to provide a removable way to prevent saliva
from entering the body of the mouthstick.
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The eraser tip makes typing and turning
pages easy. Because they (naturally) wear out
with use, we supply 5 pieces with each mouthstick,
and have available boxes of 60 pieces, a supply
which can last years of continuous use.
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MTE-ESB... bent at the end to facilitate
writing, typing, and turning of pages. Its length can be set at 16-23
inches. If a longer range mouthstick is needed (18.5-28 in.),
add MO-LONG to your order. If, instead, you would like your mouthstick
shorter.
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MTE-ESS.
Straight is preferred by 50% of our customers. If you are not sure whether
you want it straight or bent, order straight. The reason is: we make them
all easily bendable at 3" from the end of the extensions (which are made
of 5/16" dia. thin aluminum tubing), You can bend the extension
(of the mouthstick) by hand as much as you need, whether you go from straight
or from slightly bent as we supply the bent ones (which your attendant
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All H-A Modular Telescoping Mouthsticks
are supplied with TiTANIUM mouthpieces, unless
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- MTE-ESB has been most popular so far. It
is made with MB-T9 and MB-ESB (above). Its length can be set at
16-23 inches. If a longer range mouthstick is needed (18.5-28 in.),
add MO-LONG to your order.
- MTE-ESS is made with MB-T9 and
MB-ESS. Its length ranges are almost the same as MTE-ESB.
- MTE-EUB is made with MB-T9 and
MB-EUB.
- MTE-EUS is made with MB-T9 and
MB-EUS.
- MTE-OS is our Old Style model,
available as replacement to those initial customers who are
used to it and prefer not to try the new lighter model.
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For quickly interchanging implements, we offer MT-00, thin-walled
aluminum cylinders which fit snugly at the end of the mouthstick.
Into these "attachments", different implements can be inserted,
such as an eraser or a brush. The mouthstick user can thus use
an attachment with an eraser tip for turning pages or typing,
and "dock" it to expose the built-in pen for writing notes. Or an
artist can have easy and quick access to different brushes.
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DOCKING HOLDER
(MD-H2)
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This is a part of the system where ATTACHMENT Tips with
different implements can be docked and held while not in use.
It has provision for 6 Attachments, and its height adjusts 2 inches
at its pedestal. MD-H2 is offered with choice of mounting brackets
(not included).
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MOUNTING BRACKETS
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- MP-M2. Table-Top
Mounting Bracket (center of picture on left). Attaches (with
double-stick tape, provided) on any flat surface: on a table, desk,
larboard, etc.
- MP-10. Short
Clamp Mounting Bracket. It attaches at the edge of a table,
desk, or larboard by hand turning of a knob. It can be used on
an edge thickness of up to 1-3/4". A Clamp Bracket for thicker tables
is available on request.
- MP-20. Long
Multi-Mount Bracket-Clamp. Like MP-10, it attaches to the edge
of a table, desk, or larboard, but different in that the Docking
Holder or the Stand (below) can be positioned away from the edge of
the table, desk, or larboard at five different locations (up to 6 inches
(15 cm) away from the edge).
PARKING THE MOUTHSTICK
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For "parking" or putting away the
mouthstick while not in use, and being able to pick it up with
no assistance, we offer four alternative aids:
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MD-01.
Mouthstick Holder I: This fully adjustable
device is designed to hold a mouthstick in any needed angle. It is
also a docking holder for two attachment tips. It is for use
anywhere on a desk top, and secured by its base with double-stick
pads (provided).
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MD-04s. Telescoping
Stand. Adjustable height: 6-13". Mounting Bracket and mouthstick
not included. The MD-04s Stand can be mounted on or off the edge
of a table, desk, or lapboard. The mouthstick can be "parked" on
a clip holder mounted on the stand. The Stand has provision for docking
two aluminum tips and for "cranking" the lever of the screw that "frees"
the mouthstick for its telescoping operation.
Click on picture of left
to enlarge.
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| MD-06. Modular
W/C Arm. An assembly of chrome plated tubular sections mounted
on a bracket that clamps on the back of a wheelchair (not picture
on right). |
| MH-50. A clip
holder which mounts on an existing arm (used on chin-controlled
power wheelchairs). |
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MD-04s
used for extension
of the H-A Modular Telescoping Mouthstick
independently by the mouthstick user:
Left
Using the CRANKING AID
(Part #MH-60)
to loosen or tighten the grip that controls the
telescoping action of the mouthstick. |
Right
Using the TELESCOPING AID
(Part #MH-63)
to extend or shorten the mouthstick (by the force
of friction). |
Note that both aids form part of the TELESCOPING STAND (Part
#MD-04s) shown above. These aids (CRANKING AID, and TELESCOPING
AID) are also available for use with the Modular W/C Arm (MD-06)
(above).
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