| An Akron man, recognized by Mayor Don
Plusquellic at his August 25 news conference has received a prestigious award for his
high-tech invention. Lee Eisinger was honored in Dearborn, Michigan as one of this
year’s da Vinci Award winners for his HomeSaver Enterprises Stove Sensor that shuts
off unattended electric stoves. The da Vinci Awards celebrate universal design and
technology that benefit persons with disabilities. The
da Vinci Awards™ were created through collaboration between The Engineering Society
of Detroit and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS), Michigan Chapter. It was
the desire of both organizations to create a nationally recognized award in the inventive
spirit of Leonardo da Vinci, whose scientific inquiry and mechanical inventiveness were
centuries ahead of his time. The presentation of their awards, to be made at a gala
evening event – Dinner with da Vinci – is to be held this Friday, October 29 at
the Ritz-Carlton in Dearborn.
A 55 year old business owner, Eisinger invented the
HomeSaver Enterprises Stove Sensor as a matter of necessity. "In fact", says
Eisinger, "Mother was the necessity of this invention. Alzheimer’s disease was
robbing her of her ability to live independently in her own home, especially putting her
personal safety at risk while trying to cook." The stove sensor connects to an
electric stove and shuts off the power if left unattended for eight minutes. In addition
to Alzheimer’s victims, the device has many features which assist the hearing and
visually impaired as well as individuals with developmental and other disabilities.
"It’s an honor to be recognized for doing
something good to help others," Eisinger said.
Sponsors of this year’s dinner are Trilogy, Daimler
Chrysler, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Lear, Microsoft and FORTUNE.
Proceeds from this awards dinner will benefit the efforts
of the Engineering Society of Detroit and the National MS Society to ensure an accessible
environment for all individuals with disabilities through education, services, research
and the continued support of both organizations’ missions.
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CONTACT
Deborah Eisinger, President
Tel. (330) 864-3278
deisinger@HomeSensers.com
About HomeSense Enterprises, LLC (formerly HomeSaver
Enterprises, LLC): Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, it is dedicated to offering products that
preserve independence and quality of life. For more information, contact Deborah Eisinger
at (330) 864-3278 or visit www.homesensers.com. |
