Television remote control adaptor

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Briefly described, the invention comprises a protective chassis for receiving a television remote control such that the remote control can be easily manipulated by an individual having limited visual acuity and/or manual dexterity.
The invention includes a housing for receiving the TV remote control.
A spring-loaded clip which travels in a channel in the side of the housing holds the TV remote control unit in position.
An aperture located at one end of the housing permits the infrared transmitters of the TV remote control to operate the television.
A mesh, having a plurality of regular, equilateral apertures therein, covers one face of the housing.
The inside surface of the mesh faces the pushbutton panel of the TV remote control unit.
Four or five L-shaped adaptor pushbuttons engage the exterior surface of the mesh.
Each adaptor pushbutton includes a protrusion that extends through the mesh so as to contact one of the underlying pushbuttons of the TV remote control.
Pressing down on one of the adaptor buttons causes the associated protrusion to contact its respective pushbutton on the TV remote control unit.
The buttons are preferably oversized in order to make it easier for individuals to manipulate them and are structured to nest to permit access to close buttons.
The plastic case provides important protection to the TV remote control to prevent damage if the adaptor is dropped.
The adapter case is also relatively large so that it is easy to handle and includes four feet which helps improve the stability of the device.
These and other features of the invention will be more fully understood by reference to the following drawings.