Arthritis Pen Grip Support

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Humanitarian ingenuity inspired by a devoted teacher battling rheumatoid arthritis. Her debilitating pain often prevented her from putting words to paper. One defining feature of the unique design stands out - an adaptable ergonomic piece, strategically placed beneath the index finger when grasping a pencil for optimal comfort and balance. It is cleverly held in place by another crucial component, which firmly locks onto the pen's top, effectively securing the ergonomic piece while the user writes without restriction. Printing Specifications: Raft Support: Mandatory Enabled Support Structures: Optional Required My Design Philosophy and Approach: While utilizing the capabilities of Autodesk Inventor Student Version, my objective was to combine functionality with user-centric innovation. By paying close attention to the ergonomic aspects of a typical writing instrument, I sought to minimize discomfort and strain often associated with conventional pens and pencils, thus enabling writers to fully focus on their work.