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Shower head with freely adjustable positioning (Masuda Plastics & Chemicals)

Masuda Plastics & Chemicals Inc.

Address: 221-1 Sakamoto, Yaizu, Shizuoka, Japan 425-0004
Inquiries by phone (in Japanese): +81-54-627-6317 (switchboard)
Website: http://www.mjk1964.co.jp/

Outline

A product of this company, the freely adjustable Universal Bar for shower heads in bathrooms won the Universal Design Prize in the 2004 Good Design Shizuoka competition for small- and medium-sized enterprises.

Universal Design Elements

  • Shower head can be moved and fixed in any position, both in the vertical and the horizontal direction.

  • Allows washing one's hair or body without having to hold the shower head.

  • Upright posture without having to lean forward facilitates use of the shower for senior citizens, pregnant women, and persons with back problems.

  • Can be attached to an existing shower hook, without requiring special tools or professional installation.

Photo of prize-winning product



Inquiries

Universal Design Office, Department of Community Affairs
9-6 Otemachi, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Pref. 420-8601 Japan
Telephone: +81 54 221 3153
FAX: +81 54 221 2827
E-mail:ud@pref.shizuoka.lg.jp