IncuMagic has developed a patented fingertip-mountable writing device to help individuals who have trouble grasping a traditional writing instrument. The product also crosses over to the kid's toy and arts and crafts industry.
GRIPZGRIPZ grew from Sherwood’s effort to help Lynn continue painting despite hand osteoarthritis. The Silver Spring company now makes Sher-Hold grip attachments for people whose hand discomfort makes everyday activities or creative work difficult.SILVER SPRING, MD
3DoodlerBorn from a handmade prototype in a Massachusetts makerspace and launched through one of Kickstarter’s most successful campaigns, 3Doodler makes 3D printing pens that let people draw physical objects in midair. Since 2013, the company has built a community of more than five million users, with products ranging from low-temperature pens for children to tools for educators, professionals, and edible candy creations. Its Start+ line emphasizes child safety and compostable filament, while tactile controls developed with the RNIB make the pen more accessible to people with vision impairments.
HANDL New YorkCreated by New York City artist and inventor Allen Hirsch, HANDL New York makes fashion-minded phone grips and stands that help a device feel like an extension of the hand. Hirsch developed the patented HANDL after experimenting with homemade phone attachments while painting and texting, giving the company’s accessories an unusually personal origin in the studio. Its removable magHANDL O and elastic-loop designs combine a secure hold with hands-free landscape and portrait standing.NEW YORK, NY
Jan-Stix LLCBorn from its founder’s effort to help his mother eat independently after a stroke, Jan-Stix LLC makes ergonomic, reusable chopsticks designed to be easier to hold and control than conventional pairs. The hinged utensils are molded and assembled in the USA, with a spring-loaded design that helps diners with limited dexterity—and anyone who wants a steadier way to handle everything from noodles to everyday meals. Jan-Stix holds U.S. utility patent No. 8,870,254.HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA