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Specializing in Products for the Disabled

Our special joy is finding ways to help the disabled. If you have an idea, let's talk and see what we can come up with. At Big Sky Imagination, the sky is the limit!

Scot Browne has created several products for people with disabilities, utilizing TurboCAD for design and creating the finished product in his machine shop. He is also very willing to create new or custom products.


Big Sky Binocular Stand

This invention makes it possible for disabled persons (or anyone!) to comfortably and easily view distant wildlife or other objects of interest for extended periods of time. Each piece is fully customized to fit you and your personal set of binoculars, video camera, still camera, spotting scope or telescope. The stand is free standing with a fluid 360-degree pivot range; simply remove the tethered locking pin. With the pin in place, the unit is stable and easily transported. It is designed to sit on the lap, and all angles are fully adjustable to ease strain on back and shoulders. The height is adjustable from 23" to 28", and the binocular frame adjusts forwards and backwards. Made of aluminum, this unit weighs just 4 lbs. without binoculars.

A fixed version for wheelchair use is also available.

Binocular Stand
   

Big Sky Pedal Platforms

Ideal for Physical Therapy. This unit has an aluminum plate that attaches to the standard pedals on an exercycle. I drill the holes through the pedals & the platforms to accept the bolts. The pedals & platform are included in one package deal. On top of the aluminum plate are 1" high adjustable lips, to hold the foot in the same position every time with the included strap. It is easy to adjust - just loosen the allen screws and arrange the foot on the pedal platform. Adjust the lips so they touch the outside of the shoe and tighten screws. For people with shaky feet, this unit will help keep the foot in the same position while pedaling. This unit can then be removed from the standard pedals if you need to use it without the platform. The platform is not for use with a regular bicycle.

 

Pedal Platform
   

Big Sky Rifle Rest for Wheelchair

For people without much arm strength who would still like to shoot and hunt.

Take locking pin out and the telescoping rod that holds the rifle rest will rotate 360 degrees. The rifle rest itself also rotates 360 degrees and slides back and forth for fluid motion. Height is adjustable by loosening two screws on the telescoping rod, adjust height to where you want it and then tighten up. Install locking pin before traveling to keep it secure. The rifle rest can be easily removed by pulling the entire unit out of its clamp assembly on the armrest bar. Now your wheelchair is ready for normal use.

Big Sky Rifle Rest
   

Big Sky Flashlight Holder for Wheelchair

This unit makes it possible to see at night if you are out late in your wheelchair. To clamp on armrest bar, back out clamp screw about 10 turns on big "V", slide around armrest bar, adjust to where you want it and tighten. Will clamp on ¾" to 1 ⅛" diameter bars. To clamp on either vertical or horizontal bars, take flashlight out of small "V" and loosen counter bored screw, now "V" will rotate. Adjust it to where you want it and retighten. Put flashlight back in. To clamp on square armrest bar, remove black knob and take off top bar and "V" that holds flashlight. Mount bar and "V" on side of big "V", using ¼" x 1 ½" screw provided. Adjust and tighten allen screw. Now go out and have fun in the dark!

 

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Flashlight Holder for Wheelchair
   

Big Sky Finger Extension

Finger extensions make it easier to press small buttons on cell phones or calculators. By allowing the hand to remain flat, the angled head is especially effective for disabled persons who have difficulty raising their arm. By fitting over the first finger joint, all of the user's hand and arm strength can be focused to one point. This extension is available in many different sizes; please contact us for measurement assistance.

 

Button Pusher
   

Other Inventions

Big Sky Spec-Deck

The “Spec-Deck” is a lightweight frame that holds glasses in an open position. The base rotates 180 degrees, making it easily mountable for many different applications. When mounted on the dash, windshield or car ceiling it can hold sunglasses. Mounted in the home on a bedside table it can hold corrective lenses; on a coffee table, your reading glasses are always right at hand and in an open position which makes them easier to slide on one handed.

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Spec-Deck
   

Mirrored device which enables a client to put drops in his eyes with accuracy and complete independence

Eye Dropper