Progress Report Week 5: Week of February 20th to February 26th 2008 Device to Assist in Removal of Pills from Bubble Wrapped Packaging Client: Dr. Molly Carnes MD, MS, Professor, UW Center for Women’s Health Research Advisor: Professor Brenda Ogle, Ph.D. Team: Benjamin Engel, Leader Ryan Carroll, Communicator Eric Printz, BWIG Justin Schmidt, BSAC Problem Statement Patient safety issues involving the improper use of medication has lead to packaging of over the counter drugs that is increasingly difficult to access. This type of packaging is referred to as blister pack or bubble wrap style packaging and it is especially challenging for elderly patients with decreased hand strength or others with hand weaknesses or deformities. These difficulties lead struggling patients to alternative access methods that are often dangerous. It has been proposed to design a device capable of aiding patients in the removal of over-the-counter medication from bubble wrap style packaging. Week 5 Goals • Continue to refine ideas for blade centered design • Begin 3D modeling of best design idea • Consider beginning work on mid semester deliverables Week 5 Activities Team Member Accomplishments Hours Running Total (Hours) Benjamin Engel Team meeting (2), contacted Dr. Radwin about hand strength information, began modeling design idea in SolidWorks, discussed midsemester deliverables 4 13 Ryan Carroll Team meeting (2), discussed midsemester deliverables 3.5 12.5 Justin Schmidt Team meeting (2), discussed midsemester deliverables, individual brainstorming 4 13.5 Eric Printz Team meeting (2), discussed midsemester deliverables 3.5 12.5 Week 5 Accomplishments • Worked extensively on refining our blade design ideas• Purchased two Sugatune ball bearing drawer slides from Alema Inc. (Expected to arrive next week) • Began 3D modeling of design ideas in SolidWorks • Contacted Dr. Radwin and received some useful information about loss of hand strength due to aging • Divided work for mid semester deliverables among group members Week 6 Goals • Continue design refinement and finalize design ideas • Continue to purchase parts for prototype • Finalize 3D modeling in SolidWorks • Write mid semester report and make mid semester presentation • Contact client to discuss current approach and design ideas before continuing with the purchase of additional parts Schedule Scheduled Completed 1/23 1/30 2/6 2/13 2/20 2/27 3/5 3/12 3/19 3/26 4/2 4/9 4/16 4/23 4/30 5/7 Propose project Conduct background research Discuss parameters w/ client Develop PDS Brainstorm design ideas Design alternatives/matrix Midsemester presentation Midsemester paper Finalize design ideas Order materials Construct prototype Test prototype Plan final poster presentation Write final paper Final advisor meeting Project Difficulties • No difficulties to report this weekExpenses: Part Distributor Cost Sugatsune AR2-100 ball bearing drawer slide (2) Alema Inc. www.alema.com
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