<p>I</p>
<p>HANDS FREE</p>
<p>This invention is appropriate for hand held devices where movement and strength of action is restricted by one hand being required to support the tool or equipment in use. The slot-in bracket may be used with a number of frames each of which have a tubular rod feature onto which the bracket is fixed.</p>
<p>Similar stands are used in shower units and free hands thus allowing easy washing and shampooing. However the fixed nature and size of these units makes them inaccessible for other purposes. This invention would provide a multi purpose bracket and a range of stands and support structures which would allow free use of both hands, at any height, and would allow the equipment to be used in a number of situations.</p>
<p>A single slot-in type grip bracket allows the equipment to be held in place. It is secured by a screw fitting or a sprung clipped brace. The angle of the equipment may be changed by moving the hinged grip bracket and this may again be secured by a screw-in feature or a click firm mechanism. The height may be adjusted by moving the grip bracket up or down the tubular support stand.</p>
<p>The stand frames would be constructed of tubular metal with extension parts being included in the floor standing model. The grip for the equipment would be modelled in plastic.</p>
<p>The grip and frames may be produced in a variety of sizes appropriate for the tool or equipment being used.</p>
<p>The grip device and range of supports are described in the following figures:-FIGURE 1 Grip Bracket -side view FIGURE 2 Grip Bracket -viewed from above FIGURE 3 Free Standing Frame FIGURE 4 Hanging Doorway Support Frame FIGURE 5 Over Picture/Mirror/Door Support FIGURE 6 Permanent Mounted Frame Figure 1 shows a hand held hair drier fixed into the device. The device is made up of three parts:- * a slot-in grip which secures the equipment either with a screw arrangement A or a spring clip affect * a bracket to which the grip is attached by a hinged joint B * a tubular rod on which the bracket is slotted and may be moved and fixed with a retaining screw C Figure 2 shows the grip from above and in this case is designed with the screw hold arrangement A. The rod aperture lies at the back of the bracket and is marked D. Figure 3 demonstrates how the grip could be slotted onto a free standing frame with adjustable feet labelled E. Figure 4 is designed to fix over a door frame. The top clamp labelled F can be opened to fit over the door frame and then may be tightened up using the screw mechanism.</p>
<p>Figure 5 has a top fixture labelled G which may be fitted over a door or framed object such as a mirror. Again the slotted fixture may be altered to fit securely using a screw mechanism or sprung plastic.</p>
<p>Figure 6 shows how the device may be attached to a permanent fitting which is attached to the wall or door with a screwed in plate and is labelled as H.</p>