1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates generally to a gripping device and, more particularly, the invention relates to a gripping device for retrieving goods from hard to reach or tight fitting spaces.
2. Description of the Prior Art
At one time or another, just about everyone has experienced the frustrating scenario of trying to retrieve a much needed object from a tight fitting or hard to reach space. Whether a busy executive who has accidentally dropped his car keys through a drainage grate only to find that they are mere inches away from easy reach; a busy homemaker who watches helplessly as a favorite family recipe falls off the countertop and lands in the narrow valley between the countertop and the stove; or a fashion conscious teen who, even standing on the tip of her toes, cannot reach a favorite hat carelessly tossed on a closet shelf, attempting to access goods that are out of reach or wedged in tight spaces can be a complete hassle. While retrieving goods trapped in tight or hard to reach spaces can be challenging for able bodied consumers, this problem can be especially difficult for those who suffer physical limitations and limited mobility. For the countless consumers who suffer back pain, knee problems, and similar maladies, as well as for many senior consumers, straining to reach for a dropped remote control or stooping to pick a fallen receipt off the ground is simply not an option.