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Peters’ uncle, Dave Peters, has myotonic dystrophy, a degenerative disease that limits the use of his hands. Lack of manual dexterity was an especially tough challenge during frigid upstate New York winters, when zipping up his jacket was a frequent and exasperating task.
Possibly the Most Radical Innovation to Zippers in Over a Century - ABC News
After more than 100 years, the zipper has finally gotten a makeover, thanks to inventor Scott Peters, his mom, and his physically challenged uncle. Peters’ uncle, Dave Peters, has myotonic dystrophy, a degenerative disease that limits the use of his hands. Lack of manual dexterity was an especially tough challenge during frigid upstate New York winters, when zipping up his jacket was a frequent and exasperating task. Peters and his mother, Nancy Peters, who is an occupational therapist, decided to help Uncle Dave out by coming up with a zipper that was easier to manage. “There were things we wished…
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Peters, a Pittsford resident, discussed the problem with his mother, Nancy, an occupational therapist with first-hand knowledge of the challenges that people with dexterity issues face. They enlisted a family friend, Dave Lyndaker, who has a background in mechanical design.
The world's first one-handed zipper will be manufactured by Under Armour.
We fixed zippers! MT @FastCoDesign Ingenious Zipper Lets You Zip With One Hand http://t.co/cH3m92R0hP
— Under Armour (@UnderArmour) October 16, 2013