New 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.

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 to hold the binoculars steady. It is fully adjustable to ease strain on back and shoulders. The height is adjustable by 4.5 inches. Made of aluminum this unit weighs just 4 lbs without binoculars or spotting scope.

A fixed version for wheelchair use is also available.

Big Sky Rifle Rest for Wheelchair
(new style)

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

This rifle rest has a spring loaded aluminum arm that supports the rifle at the fore end with about 6” of travel up and down. The fore end support rotates 360 degrees and the rifle rest unit rotates 360 degrees on the pivot bar above your legs. The rifle rest rotates with the rifle. Loosen 2 threaded knobs and swivel entire rifle rest unit out of way so you can get out of chair. You can put a different length extension under the fore end support for more or less height (for example: for bird hunting when you know your aim will be consistently high, you will want a long extension). You still have the 6” of spring loaded travel, but the extension helps.

The rifle rest works best with Invacare type manual wheelchairs with armrest bars. I will require pictures, a side view and front view of you and your wheelchair to make sure my system will work on your wheelchair.

Rifle rest can be removed easily by removing 2 threaded knobs and removing rifle rest unit. The arm rest clamps can be removed with a 3/16 allen wrench.

Big Sky Fishing Pole Holder

For people who want to fish from a wheelchair.

This unit holds a fishing pole in an angled position so you can wait for a bite. It does the work so you don’t have to. For casting, you can remove the fishing pole from the holder.

You can get out of the chair by loosening the two threaded knobs and turning the pivot bar (the bar over your legs that supports the unit). This will move the unit away so you can get out of the chair.

To remove the fishing pole holder pivot bar from the wheelchair, unscrew the two knobs and remove the unit from the armrest clamps. The arm rest clamps can be removed with a 3/16 allen wrench.

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!

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.

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.

Eye Drop Mirror

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