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door knob converter

makes door knob a lever for arthritic people
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a lever handle that fits over a door knob and tightens as it's rotated, like an automotive oil filter wrench. It would ease access for handicapped people or maybe a semi-permanant one for people that always have thier hands full. Just hit it with your knee.
On-or-about, Oct 07 2000

(?) Doorknob extensions. http://www.seniorsh...orshops/doorex.html
Requires a screwdriver rather than just slipfit, but... [StarChaser, Oct 07 2000, last modified Oct 04 2004]

Leveron Doorknob Lever Adapter http://www.arthriti.../product/ALL%200101
[jurist, Jan 09 2005]

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       Baked.
StarChaser, Oct 07 2000
  

       It's the thought that counts.
thumbwax, Oct 07 2000
  

       Actually, re-reading his idea just now, it looks more like one you carry around with you to convert OTHER doorknobs, like on other people's houses, or hotels or whatever...
StarChaser, Oct 08 2000
  

       Some kind of a lightweight strap-wrench with plastic handle and a rubber strap shouldn't be too hard to whip up - this a job for - wrenchndmachine!
Scott_D, Oct 08 2000
  

       I'd like to see doors opened with a pedal. (No, not a full-blown automatic door, just a lever.)   

       Unfortunately, that won't solve the problem of having to fish for your key with two arms full of groceries. Foot-operable combination lock? (Yes, yes, high tech proximity sensors, yawn.)
egnor, Oct 08 2000
  

       Would probably be easier as some sort of large-jawed pliers with rubber lining, so you don't have to squeeze them hard...
StarChaser, Oct 08 2000
  

       We used to have Cannon plug pliers with plastic jaw inserts in the Nav, just about the right size too.
Scott_D, Oct 09 2000
  
      
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