Bak-Jak (TM) Takes the Strain and Banishes Back Pain

October 16, 2006 - Press Dispensary - Back pain is notoriously hard to beat. However, for the 49% of Brits suffering acute back pain every year* - frequently related to awkward, manual work - relief is in sight. Kinnavations, a Cornwall based company, is launching Bak-Jak™ (http://www.bak-jak.co.uk), a handy device that takes the strain off the backs of anyone whose work or recreation means bending over for long periods.

Ideal for mechanics, DIY enthusiasts, gardeners, hobbyists and for tackling tasks ranging from meding a car to clipping a poodle, Bak-Jak can help beat the misery of backache easily and affordably. The portable, lightweight device provides comfort and efficiency by supporting the weight of the upper body with an adjustable cushion mounted on a ratchet mechanism, leaving both hands free to do the task at hand.

Strong enough to take 100 kg, Bak-Jak™ weighs less than 8kg and folds flat for storage, making it ideal for mobile and workshop based applications - so it can be used anywhere by anyone.

Rob Kinna, inventor of Bak-Jak™, says: “I was tired of working on cars and ending up with an aching back, so I decided to make a simple frame to lean on. My device worked and I loaned it to a local garage which tried it and liked it. I looked at the market and couldn’t find anything comparable. We subsequently underwent a number of prototypes and extensive trials and testing to refine the design."

Keith Tippey from Back Care, the charity for healthier backs, comments: 'If you suffer with Back Pain and have a job which requires you to bend forwards for any length of time then this can be a very real problem and it could even prevent you from working at your preferred occupation. The good news is that a new body support - BAK-JAK - is now available to solve these problems.'

Before setting up Kinnavations, Rob Kinna designed products for other companies. His portfolio featues an impressive line-up, including the grass collecting Flymo and a Mars drinks vending machine. He says: “I set up the business because it was time for me to reap all the benefits of my successful designs.”

Bak-Jak™ is available from http://www.bak-jak.co.uk, costing £49.99 GBP including VAT plus post and packing (£7)

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Notes for editors
Bak-Jak™ (patent pending) is the first product from new company Kinnavations Ltd, which was formed in February 2006 and is based near Truro, Cornwall. The company is wholly owned by founder director Rob Kinna and is designed to exploit new products in a variety of markets. Photographs of Bak-Jak™ available on request.

For further information, please contact:
Rob Kinna, director, Kinnavations Ltd
Tel: 01872 870549 / 07889 684959
Email:
Site: www.bak-jak.co.uk