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Multi-Tip Telescoping
H-A
MODULAR MOUTHSTICK
(System)
- Part II
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Description
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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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MOUTHPIECE:
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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.
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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.
While
supplies last, you may still buy an aluminum mouthpiece
for your mouthstick... and pay less - Check
here for availability.
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.
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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 can always bend more).
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All H-A Modular
Telescoping Mouthsticks are supplied with TiTANIUM
mouthpieces, unless otherwise specified.
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Note that a pen is integrated (useful for signing, etc.). It shows when
the eraser-tip "tool cap" (Aluminum Attachment) is
removed.
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For a quad user to loosen the screw clamp (for extending or shortening
the mouthstick), the (optional) crank screw provided is merely
replaced. To view how the crank is used, click here, and then press "Back" on your browser
to come back.
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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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ATTACHMENT
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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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- 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 lapboard, 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).
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MH-50. A clip holder which mounts on an existing arm
(used on chin-controlled power wheelchairs).
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TELESCOPING
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MD-04s used for extension
of the H-A Modular Telescoping Mouthstick
independently by the mouthstick user:
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Left
Using the CRANKING AID
(Part #MH-60)
to loosen or tighten the grip that controls the telescoping action of the
mouthstick.
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Using the TELESCOPING AID
(Part #MH-63)
to extend or shorten the mouthstick (by the force of friction).
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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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