Tuesday, October 30, 2012

NU 12 #11 and #12 by Catherine Chua

Catherine Chua
NU 12 #11


Cars with hydraulic ramp for disabled or elderly people

Having to live with my grandmother is great. She likes to go out with us to the malls, watch movies etc.. I have noticed that they really give elderly or disabled people especial privileges like they don't have to fall in line in long queues and discounts which is really helpful. The problem is due to her old age it is very difficult for her to go up and down the car especially if the car we use is big (4x4). I would like to suggest for cars to have an option of having hydraulic ramp. The advantages of having an hydraulic ramp in car are: (1) more convenient for elderly or disabled people to ride the car (2) less stress and hustle for the elderly and disables companion since they don't have to carry them in and out of the car (3) elderly and disabled people can be more active in leaving houses go somewhere since they will have and easier way of transportation. The disadvantages are: (1) car will be more expensive (2) more gasoline consumption because of the hydraulic ramp (3) if the elderly or disabled person is left unsupervised in going in and out of the car it may cause accident (4) the car will need a bigger parking space, and (5) lesser seat space.<something like this also exist;  a 4x4 especially those with lift is a nono>


Catherine Chua
NU 12 #12

Automatic Nail Cutter

For old nail cutter to function, a person needs to use his right hand to nail cut his left hand and vice-versa. For it to have a design (square or round shape) a person should know how to nail cut beautifully. What I want to improve is the nail cutter. I want a nail cutter like a pencil sharpener that can cut nails automatically. The nail cutter will cut the nails with design (square or round design). The nail cutter will look like a usual pencil sharpener. Aside from its blade the nail cutter will be made up of rubber for it to be flexible for any nail size. The person will just put the nail inside the rubber to be cut shorter with desired shape. The automatic nail cutter will cut the nails one by one, not all at once. The advantages of having automatic nail cutter are: (1) it will be more convenient to cut nails (2) can avoid wounds because it will fit perfectly (3) adjustable on required length of the nails. The disadvantages are: (1) in case it malfunction it may get stuck on the finger (2) it is more expensive (3) requires proper maintenance (4) it is not capable of removing dead skin (5) it is not multifunction, cant be use in cutting anything but nails. 4


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