Portable occupational therapy device

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved therapy device.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a therapy device with which a variety of occupational therapy exercises can be carried out.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a therapy device which is readily transportable and may be used in hospitals and other treatment centers as well as patients' homes.
These and other objects and advantages are achieved in a therapy device that includes a base having a receptacle.
The device also includes a standard having a first end for being received in the receptacle and a second end.
The standard is designed to be positioned in the receptacle in a substantially vertical position and to have a plurality of adjustable arms slidably mounted on it.
A locking mechanism is used to secure the standard in its vertical position when it is placed in the receptacle.
Each arm has a first end and a second end.
The first end has means for being slidably mounted to the standard and a locking mechanism for fixing the arm at a height along the vertical, longitudinal axis of the standard.
Each arm also includes a fastening means for removably securing occupational therapy exercise items, such as hooks, rings, and other items.
The fastening means of each arm is positioned longitudinally along the arm and covers at least about 20% of the surface area of the arm.
The base of the therapy device may be shaped and sized to resemble an attache or brief case and to include a handle and one or more bins for holding occupational therapy exercise items.
The bin may be compartmentalized and have a lid to secure exercise items therein.
The base is designed with a slot for receiving the standard.
A locking mechanism may be mounted on the base so that the standard may be secured within the slot.
So secured, the base and standard may be transported by grasping and moving the device by means of the handle.
Once at a desired location, the device may be assembled by removing the standard from the slot, placing it in the receptacle, and positioning the arms on the standard