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...electrically operated metal hand for victims of paralysis and for amputees with some types of artificial hands has been invented by Charles V. Giaimo, vice president of Lionel Corp. (toy trains). Manufactured on a nonprofit basis by Lionel, the glovelike device fits snugly over the thumb and forefinger. Two powerdriven cables move the paralyzed fingers; the cables in turn are controlled by a pushbutton that can be worked by the other hand, by blowing through a tube or by pressure under the armpit. The metal hand has already enabled handicapped individuals to write, use the telephone and eating utensils, brush...
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