It looks like there is zero support when the people get to the very last step at the top. It looks like they actually have to do the top step all on their own. That doesn't see too safe.
@juniorandtorrie this video was shot on a staircase where the wall finishes straight at the top of the stairs, on the other side of the stairs is a grab rail (but you cannot see this on the film). if we can we extend the StairSteady further so that you can get onto the last step we do, however in some situations, like this one the way the house has been built does not allow us to so we need to support the client as much as possible.
@juniorandtorrie You could easily install an extra regular vertical handrail at the top of the stairs to help provide some extra support/leverage for the last step, if you wanted. It would just need to be positioned so it didn't block the swing action - perhaps put it on the other side of the staircase if there's a solid wall there.
there have been many designs trying to solve this problem but none do it like the StairSteady, the StairSteady is patented by Ruth Amos, and we have a patent number and it has been published.
StairSteady DOES NOT buy patents from other people.
@archimedesuk Patents cover the specifics of solving a problem, not just the broad "we have solved this problem" statement.
If this solution is different to previous ones, then it's patentable. Given that stairsteady has been granted a patent on their solution, the relevant first-line authority would seem to be satisfied.
Very clever idea. I hope she makes a fortune with it. Only question I'd have is whether it would be prone to loosening as it gets older and wears down a bit.
Isn't everything prone to loosening as it gets older :) Another area she can take her company, maintenance contracts and yearly safety inspection/certification, keep the money rolling in.
vihmaussivenitaja you are right, that is the designer, Ruth Amos, promoting her own product. She thought this up as a school project! I think it is a fantastic product and good luck to you Ruth. When will you be bringing it to Japan?
Well, it was invented by a 16-year old schoolgirl. Maybe it is herself representing it or perhaps by a friend :) Besides, it is not only for the elderly, but also for disabled, who can be of any age.
I have customers who need this now in the US. How soon will it be here? And what will I need to do to become a fitter?
Any chance you could turn the top in to the wall to prevent catching sleeves and purses? Don't know if inspectors here would let it go as is.
wingnut99jb 2 years ago
Brilliant job!
michaeljjeffrey 2 years ago
It looks like there is zero support when the people get to the very last step at the top. It looks like they actually have to do the top step all on their own. That doesn't see too safe.
juniorandtorrie 2 years ago
@juniorandtorrie this video was shot on a staircase where the wall finishes straight at the top of the stairs, on the other side of the stairs is a grab rail (but you cannot see this on the film). if we can we extend the StairSteady further so that you can get onto the last step we do, however in some situations, like this one the way the house has been built does not allow us to so we need to support the client as much as possible.
StairSteady 2 years ago
@juniorandtorrie You could easily install an extra regular vertical handrail at the top of the stairs to help provide some extra support/leverage for the last step, if you wanted. It would just need to be positioned so it didn't block the swing action - perhaps put it on the other side of the staircase if there's a solid wall there.
anonspangly 2 years ago
Great job. Shame someone else invented and patented it first. Patent search is your friend.
archimedesuk 2 years ago
i think you will find that patent belongs to us :-)
StairSteady 2 years ago 2
So you bought his patent then? Fair enough.
archimedesuk 2 years ago
Than you for your reply
which patent do you think this falls under?
there have been many designs trying to solve this problem but none do it like the StairSteady, the StairSteady is patented by Ruth Amos, and we have a patent number and it has been published.
StairSteady DOES NOT buy patents from other people.
StairSteady 2 years ago 2
@archimedesuk Patents cover the specifics of solving a problem, not just the broad "we have solved this problem" statement.
If this solution is different to previous ones, then it's patentable. Given that stairsteady has been granted a patent on their solution, the relevant first-line authority would seem to be satisfied.
anonspangly 2 years ago
Bravo! good job :)
fahed79 2 years ago
You can always count on whitey to invent!
KNOWLEDGEisSUPER 2 years ago
well done and best of luck with your invention!
kissmyleftone 2 years ago
What a lovely young lady. She looks just like my granddaughter.
zzygoat 2 years ago
what if the elderly lose their grip. how about a back strap steady connected to the stair steady?
mrzack888 2 years ago
DAMN! Those stairs are fuckin STEADY!
UltraBibendum 2 years ago 7
Very clever idea. I hope she makes a fortune with it. Only question I'd have is whether it would be prone to loosening as it gets older and wears down a bit.
-jcr
NSResponder 2 years ago
Isn't everything prone to loosening as it gets older :) Another area she can take her company, maintenance contracts and yearly safety inspection/certification, keep the money rolling in.
TeacherElliott 2 years ago
Damn, bitch has a fine pair on that
anonymousppl 2 years ago
vihmaussivenitaja you are right, that is the designer, Ruth Amos, promoting her own product. She thought this up as a school project! I think it is a fantastic product and good luck to you Ruth. When will you be bringing it to Japan?
TeacherElliott 2 years ago 3
Yeah. This thing would sell like hotcakes in Japan! Or should that be like rice?
garrettehall 2 years ago
Hot rice cakes I guess :) Are you in Japan too?
TeacherElliott 2 years ago
product looks good but i would prefer to see an elderly more infirm person using it than the young girl you are using in the video
twoscoops74 2 years ago
Well, it was invented by a 16-year old schoolgirl. Maybe it is herself representing it or perhaps by a friend :) Besides, it is not only for the elderly, but also for disabled, who can be of any age.
vihmaussivenitaja 2 years ago 2