Abstract: An apparatus and method for training writing position can be implemented in the form of a glove with fasteners that secure a thumb, forefinger and middle finger together in a desired writing grip position. A protrusion can be applied to an outer lateral portion of the user's writing hand between a pinky finger and a wrist area, which can be mounted on a glove worn by the user, to prop up the writing hand of the user at a desired angle for writing. The protrusion can be implemented in the form of a ball that is fastened to the outer lateral portion of the glove worn on the writer's hand. The glove can be configured to be customized for a given user, such as by selecting a desired glove size, fastener position and/or position of a protrusion on the outer lateral portion of the glove between the pinky finger and the wrist. The glove is potentially useful for training a desired writing position of the user's writing hand as may be helpful in overcoming some of the challenges related to dysgraphia.

Abstract: Write Start is a device designed to help young students to hold a writing instrument correctly when learning how to write. The device consists of a stretchable pen or pencil holder that fits around the thumb and index finger. As the user is writing, the holder stabilizes the thumb and index finger in one position and helps the child avoid dropping the writing instrument. The holder can be produced in a variety of colors and in sizes to fit children's and adult's hands. The device helps children maintain a proper grip on a pen or pencil, making it easier to write neatly and legibly. It aids in the development of fine motor skills, is also ideal for use by stroke patients or anyone who has suffered an injury to the hand or fingers. The device can benefit any adult who writes frequently on the job.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for training writing position can be implemented in the form of a glove with fasteners that secure a thumb, forefinger and middle finger together in a desired writing grip position. A protrusion can be applied to an outer lateral portion of the user's writing hand between a pinky finger and a wrist area, which can be mounted on a glove worn by the user, to prop up the writing hand of the user at a desired angle for writing. The protrusion can be implemented in the form of a ball that is fastened to the outer lateral portion of the glove worn on the writer's hand. The glove can be configured to be customized for a given user, such as by selecting a desired glove size, fastener position and/or position of a protrusion on the outer lateral portion of the glove between the pinky finger and the wrist. The glove is potentially useful for training a desired writing position of the user's writing hand as may be helpful in overcoming some of the challenges related to dysgraphia.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosed technology comprise a glove apparatus for teaching handwriting skills. The glove apparatus has a glove with a holder for a writing implement permanently attached to the glove. This holder grips the outer surface of a writing implement. The outer surface of the holder is attached to the glove at the thumb, pointer and middle fingers such that when the glove is put on the hand, the hand is in the proper position to learn handwriting skills. Finally a writing implement can be placed into the holder for writing and can be taken out of the holder when needed.

Abstract: A gripping aid for use in connection with a hand-held writing, drawing and painting instrument comprising a single unitary body having a radial section capable of supporting the radial section of the hand fixedly connected to an ulnar section capable of supporting the ulnar section of the hand.

Abstract: This invention provides a crayon of special external configuration arranged to facilitate the training and development of a tripod grip in the use of pencils, pens and the like. The crayon has a body which has convexly curved end portions and at least first, second and third surfaces which are defined intermediate the body end portions in such manner as to impart to the body a generally triangular transverse cross-sectional shape of a location substantially centrally between the body and portions. Those surfaces converge toward one of the body end portions. The intersections of at least two of the surfaces with each and with the body end portions are smoothly convexly curved.

Abstract: A writing implement holding device includes at least one finger receptacle configured to receive a finger of a user and a fastening element attached to the at least one finger receptacle. The fastening element is configured to be removably secured to a writing implement, such as a pen or pencil or the like. The at least one finger receptacle includes side wall portions and an open insert end. The insert end is configured to enable a user to insert at least one finger into the at least one finger receptacle such that the side wall portions surround a segment of the inserted finger or fingers. The finger receptacle may be generally parallel to or generally along the writing implement, such that when the finger of a user is inserted into the finger receptacle, the finger may also be generally parallel to or generally along the writing implement.

Abstract: A hand-inscribable surface has a pattern on its surface to assist a user to handwrite in correct alignment. The pattern includes an arrangement of linear paths with linear regions in between. The uses writes in the linear regions relying on the linear paths as alignment guides. Within each linear region, there is a separation-boundary that is located between: i) a clear primary linear strip which is substantially devoid of indications and in which clear primary linear strip, in use, a majority of typical handwriting will be inscribed; and ii) at least one secondary linear strip in which only a minority of typical handwriting will be inscribed. The separation-boundary is biased towards one of the linear paths, between which it lies. In other words, the separation-boundary is not located centrally between the linear paths, and the primary linear strip is substantially wider than the secondary linear strip.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hand held elongated writing aid to facilitate a mature tripod grasp. The writing aid comprises a writing tool, a string and an object. The string is attached to the upper end of the writing tool, and the object is attached to the other end of the string. By holding the object between the fourth and fifth digits, the student is induced to hold the writing tool between the thumb and second and third digit.

Abstract: A sheet of embossed paper including a sheet-like body portion, at least one embossed or depressed line located on the body portion, and at least one printed line located on and extending at least partially along the embossed or depressed line. The invention may also include notebook including a plurality of sheets of paper, each sheet including a sheet-like body portion, at least one embossed or depressed line located on the body portion, and at least one printed line located on and extending at least partially along the embossed or depressed line. The notebook may include binding means binding the plurality of sheets together.

Abstract: A penmanship aid includes a base portion that has an upper surface, a lower surface, a first lateral side, a second lateral side, a front side and a back side. Each of a pair of supports is hingedly coupled to the base portion. The supports are each positioned adjacent to one of the front and back sides such that each of the supports generally extends upwardly from a respective one of the front and back sides. Each of a pair of biasing members is coupled to one of the supports such that the upper ends are biased toward each other. A ball bearing is rotatably mounted in the lower surface such that the ball bearing extends through a plane of the lower surface. An edge of a hand may be positioned adjacent to the upper surface such that each of the supports is abutting opposite sides of the hand.

Abstract: A device for assisting muscularly disadvantaged persons and hypotonic individuals to perform a multiplicity of tasks. The device includes a hand grip and wrist support that is supported along two dimensions of travel by frictionless support surfaces, such that the task is performed with a gliding or fluid movement.

Abstract: A guide assembly useful in restraining the vertical writing excursions of those with impaired muscular control includes a generally orthogonal frame supporting one or more stretched elastic bands spaced adjacent the horizontal leg of the frame. The vertical leg is then used for alignment along the edge of the writing surface.

Abstract: This invention comprises a method, and the technological means of implementing the method, to produce the ability to read in an infant during the first four years of life. Said technological means enhances the presentation of printed material at the same time that the appropriate sound of speech is presented. Said method comprises the regular use of such presentation during the period when said infant is acquiring language. A parent or caregiver can use this invention in such a way that said infant becomes aware of said printed material as an integral part of linguistic communication. With regular use of this invention, said infant learns to respond appropriately to printed material, using the same mental mechanisms with which said infant learns the spoken language, and in the same period of life.

Abstract: A device that assists the motor control of a physically impaired individual, allowing the person to do useful work by providing a coordinational support in all three orthogonal dimensions. The support has a linkage that can be manipulated in both the horizontal plane and the vertical plane. The device is easily assembled and disassembled by means of threaded elements that fabricate the linkage.

Abstract: A method and device for assisting handwriting training which fosters a proper tripod writing grip, places the ring and little finger into a proper handwriting position and also helps to build the handwriting muscles. The device for assisting handwriting training is comprised of a wristband having an attached string with a charm and a pencil loop attached to the wristband. The method and device for assisting handwriting training is especially useful for persons having decreased hand strength or an inappropriate grasp pattern and for assisting children to learn proper grasp pattern.

Abstract: A proper writing grip may be achieved by utilizing a conic shaped gripping aid which is slidably positioned along the barrel of a writing implement and comprises a finger retaining strap upon its lower surface. The gripping aid is durable due to the one piece design, economical to produce, easy to use and has no sharp edges or rigid members.

Abstract: A writing aid for use with a writing instrument as a pen or pencil that is to assist the writer in applying proper pressure to the writing surface.

Abstract: A writing aid for both left- and right-handed persons, and especially intended for young children, includes a central section having a first side and a second opposite side and means which receives and holds an elongated writing instrument between the first and second sides. A first sleeve is attached to the first side of the central section defining a finger-receiving first pocket and a second sleeve is attached to the second side of the central section defining a finger-receiving second pocket. The sleeves and associated pockets are configured and dimensioned and angularly offset with respect to one another in such a manner that the user's thumb may be inserted into one of the finger-receiving pockets and the user's index finger may be inserted into the other of the finger-receiving pockets so that they are oriented for holding a writing instrument received and held in the central section in proper writing position.

Abstract: A writing device including a means for observing and measuring the inclination of the device in order to teach proper penmanship to pupils using the device at a young and formidable age. The writing device includes an oil-filled vessel with lines imprinted thereon whereby the imprinted lines of a container match up with the angle of the oil at the optimum inclination at which to hold the writing instrument.

Abstract: A writing aid is provided which facilitates the correct positioning of the hand of the user on a writing instrument and insures a relaxed, stress-free grip during the writing process. The writing aid comprises a small, generally pear-shaped body with a cylindrical hole running through the length thereof for insertion of the writing instrument, with the smaller end of the aid intended to be nearer the writing tip of the instrument. In a preferred embodiment the smaller end of the writing aid has a flat, truncated end surface. The larger end of the writing grip is bulbous and supports the first knuckle of the thumb and index finger to hold the fingers in extended position. First, second, and third concave depressions lie on lateral portions of the body, near the smaller end, spaced roughly 120 degrees apart, and are grasped by the thumb, index finger, and middle finger, respectfully, of a right-handed writer or the index finger, thumb, and middle finger, respectively, of a left-handed writer.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for assisting the disabled to handwrite. The apparatus comprises a stabilizing weight member. The stabilizing weight member is attached to the hand by a glove or other means. The weight member has angled finger grip protrusions for forming slots for the fingers of the hand to rest in and to hold and conrol the movement of the weight member. The weight member has a roller ball socket in its underside in which is rotatably mounted a roller ball. The weight member also has a writing instrument holder which holds the writing instrument so that it will write on a writing surface when the roller ball is against that surface. The hand moves the weight member by rolling the roller ball against the writing surface so that the writing instrument writes.

Abstract: Apparatus for attachment to a pen or pencil to aid a student of penmanship and to assist that student in leaning the proper position of the student's fingers on an associated pen or pencil which includes a sleeve dimensioned and configured for engaging the forefinger and apparatus for securing the sleeve to the associated pen or pencil.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for aiding in the gripping of an elongated hand held writing instrument. The device includes a body having a central bore for receiving the hand held writing instrument, and an exterior. The exterior includes a first gripping surface positioned for receiving the user's first finger; a second gripping surface positioned for receiving the user's second finger; and a third gripping surface positioned for receiving the user's third finger. At least one of the first, second and third gripping surfaces includes a surface indicia for providing a reference for placement of at least one of the user's fingers. The surface indicia comprises at least one character formed as a part of at least one of the first, second and third gripping surfaces. The character is disposed at a level different than the level of the area of the at least one surface adjacent to the character.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for aiding in the gripping of an elongated hand held writing instrument. The device includes a body having a central bore for receiving the hand held writing instrument, and an exterior. The exterior includes a first gripping surface positioned for receiving the user's first finger; a second gripping surface positioned for receiving the user's second finger; and a third gripping surface positioned for receiving the user's third finger. At least one of the first, second and third gripping surfaces includes a surface indicia for providing a reference for placement of at least one of the user's fingers. The surface indicia comprises at least one character formed as a part of at least one of the first, second and third gripping surfaces. The character is disposed at a level different than the level of the area of the at least one surface adjacent to the character.

Abstract: A method for teaching persons how to hold writing instruments properly is disclosed along with a writing aid for facilitating the method of teaching. The first step of the method is to provide a device for aiding in the gripping of the writing instrument. The device includes a body having a central bore for grippingly receiving the writing instrument, and an exterior surface. The exterior surface includes a first gripping surface positioned for receiving the user's first finger, a second gripping surface positioned for receiving the user's second finger, and a third gripping surface positioned for receiving the user's third finger. A second step in the process is to provide a surface indicia on at least one of the first, second, and third gripping surfaces. The third step of the process is to instruct the user to place the proper one of his fingers on the surface bearing the indicia.

Abstract: A splint for use with the distal joint of a finger or thumb to control marked hyperextension of the joint. The splint is particularly useful in improving handwriting of persons experiencing such hyperextension by providing a preselected force urging the finger into flexion. A generally E-shaped frame is formed from spring steel wire with mutually parallel outer arm, central arm and inner arm connected by an outer side element and an inner side element. The side elements form an obtuse angle in the range of 120.degree. to 130.degree.. The arms are padded with the central arm pad disposed in the volar interphalangeal crease of the distal joint of the finger, the inner arm pad on the dorsal surface over the middle phalanx, and the outer arm pad on the dorsal surface over the distal phalanx. The angle of the side elements results in spring tension between the pads to resist hyperextension of the distal joint.