
Angina Spray dispensing aid
The client found it difficult to depress the spray when having an attack. He wanted a device to help him operate it without having to push down on the tiny button at the top of the small spray bottle.
The Challenge
The client had difficulty pressing the button on his angina spray. The spray was small to handle and grip, and pressing the button during an attack was hard.
Nothing suitable is commercially available – there are aids for larger spray cans, but nothing for this tiny spray.
The client could not be separated from his spray, so a ‘mock-up’ spray was 3D printed after careful measurment of his container. This mock-up was useful in checking the prototypes for functionality, without depriving the client of his spray.
His spray had a paper prescription wrapped around it, which potentially would get in the way – hence the device was made slightly larger diameter than strictly necessary.
Research shows that there are several different containers which can be prescribed – this design would need adjustment for other spray canisters.
The solution
The solution is a holder which can accommodate the spray on a permanent basis. It had finger grips and can be used with a variety of different grips, or two-handed.
An elastic/rubber strip stops the spray from falling out of the holder, when it is in storage.
It was 3D printed in two parts which were epoxied together. Two holes were drilled to hold the elastic strip, which was epoxied in.
Various grips:
The dummy spray was useful – it was printed in two halves and glued together:
The completed holder:
The benefit
The client was pleased to receive the device – a second one was produced for a spray he keeps in his car. Happily, it has not been used ‘in anger’ yet.
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Hi Quentin, I have a client who also requires this. Could you please send me the 3D printing files please?
Many Thanks
Stephen
Yep – no problem. I’ll email them directly to you. I tried to put them on this system, but it won’t allow that filetype. I mentioned this to HQ and they suggested I put them in a ZIP file which apparently WILL be accepted – so I’ll do that as well.
Best wishes
Hi – I volunteer for REMAP in Dorset and have a client with the same need. Would you be willing to share the STL files please?