Hand operated feeder

Abstract

A hand operated feeder for feeding humans and animals, the feeder having an elongate main body with a handle portion with at least one arm portion. A plurality of holders for holding a plurality of fluid and/or solids is located substantially at an end of said arm portion securing a said fluid and/or solid dispenser such that when in operation, manipulation of the handle portion positions the plurality of holders in a desired location for feeding.

1 . A hand operated feeder for feeding humans or animals; said feeder comprising;
 an elongate main body;   said elongate main body comprises;   a handle portion; and   at least one arm portion;   a plurality of holding means for holding a plurality of fluid and/or solid dispensers;   wherein at least one said dispenser holding means is located substantially at an end of said arm portion for securing a said fluid and/or solid dispenser such that when in operation, manipulation of said handle portion and/or holding means allows for said plurality of holding means to be positioned in a desired location for feeding.   
     
     
         2 . A feeder as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said handle is releasably connectable to said elongate main body. 
     
     
         3 . A feeder as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said handle portion is detachable from said main body. 
     
     
         4 . A feeder as claimed in  claim 1  wherein, said handle is rotatable. 
     
     
         5 . A feeder as claimed in  claim 2  wherein said handle portion can lock into place at a plurality of angles. 
     
     
         6 . A feeder as claimed in  claim 5  wherein said handle portion is static when in a locked position. 
     
     
         7 . A feeder as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said elongate main body forms a Y shaped frame. 
     
     
         8 . A feeder as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said elongate main body forms a T shaped frame. 
     
     
         9 . A feeder as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said at least one arm portion is adjustable relative to said handle portion. 
     
     
         10 . A feeder as claimed in  claim 9  wherein said at least one arm portion may be locked into a set position. 
     
     
         11 . A feeder as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said arms are extendable. 
     
     
         12 . A feeder as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said plurality of holding means have an adjustable aperture size. 
     
     
         13 . A feeder as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said holding means is connected to said arm portion by a fully articulated joint. 
     
     
         14 . A feeder as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said holding means comprises a hook and loop fastener strap for holding said fluid and/or solid dispenser. 
     
     
         15 . A feeder as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said holding means having pitch and yaw movement relative to said arm portion. 
     
     
         16 . A feeder as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said holding means is connected to said arm portion by a ball and socket joint. 
     
     
         17 . A feeder as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said holding means is connected to said arm portion by a joint comprising two pivot means configured to pivot transverse to one another. 
     
     
         18 . A feeder as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said holding means is connected to said arm portion by a universal joint. 
     
     
         19 . A feeder as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said holding means comprises a gripping means. 
     
     
         20 . A feeder as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said holding means comprises a cushioning means. 
     
     
         21 . A feeder as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said holding means comprises a support means. 
     
     
         22 . A feeder as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said feeder is operable by a single hand. 
     
     
         23 . A feeder as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said arm portion is extendable from said handle portion by a gear system. 
     
     
         24 . A feeder as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said arm portion is extendable from said handle portion by a metal slider system. 
     
     
         25 . A feeder as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said arm portion is flexible. 
     
     
         26 . A feeder device for feeding a human or animal, said device comprising:
 a handle portion for holding said device;   an elongate arm member having first and second ends; said handle member positioned between said first and second ends of said arm member;   said first end of said arm member comprising a first holding means for holding a first solid and/or fluid dispenser;   said second end comprising a second holding means for holding a second solid and/or fluid dispenser; said first and second ends being moveable towards and away from each other so as to adjust a distance between said first and second solid and/or fluid dispensers.   
     
     
         27 . A kit of parts for a hand operated feeder for feeding humans or animals, said feeder comprising:
 an elongate main body;   a handle portion;   at least one arm portion;   a plurality of holding means for holding a plurality of fluid and/or solid dispensers;   wherein at least one said dispenser holding means is located substantially at an end of said arm portion for securing a said fluid and/or solid dispenser such that when in operation, manipulation of said handle portion and/or holding means allows for said plurality of holding means to be positioned in a desired location for feeding.