What BlueSky Designs does

BlueSky Designs is a privately held Minneapolis-based medical device manufacturer founded in 1997 that produces the Mount'n Mover line of movable wheelchair mounting systems. The company designs and sells mechanical mounting hardware that allows wheelchair users to independently reposition speech-generating devices, eye gaze systems, tablets, laptops, phones, cameras, and trays using multi-joint articulating arms with up to 13,824 lock positions, one-handed hoop/paddle controls, and tool-free Quick Release Plate or Quick Connect Receiver attachment systems. Products are built from engineering plastics, aircraft aluminum, and plated steel, and are made in the United States.

The product portfolio spans three tiers: the original Mount'n Mover manual mounts (Dual Arm, Single Arm, Tilt'n Turner) priced $735-$1,225; the Easy Mover and Simple Mount lines at lower price points ($325-$975); and the Pow!r motorized line (Pow!r Joint at $3,675, plus Hybrid variants) offering switch-accessible programmable positioning. An extensive accessory ecosystem covers device-specific plates for AAC manufacturers (Tobii Dynavox, PRC, Talk to Me Technologies, AbleNet), wheelchair-frame-specific mounting hardware for Invacare, Quantum, Permobil, Sunrise/Quickie, and table/floor stand alternatives.

Revenue is generated entirely through one-time hardware sales priced between $325 and $4,875+ per mount, with accessories and replacement parts ranging from $6 to $490. Distribution runs through direct-to-consumer sales (including in-person consultations in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro), a national DME reseller network, the Veterans Administration, partnerships with AAC device manufacturers for bundled solutions, and schools. Products are reimbursable under U.S. Medicare/Medicaid "Wheelchair Accessory" codes and many state "Speech Generating Device Mount" codes, and the company assists with insurance justification documentation. BlueSky Designs employs 11 people and underwent an ownership transition when founder Dianne Goodwin retired and the company was purchased.

Name

BlueSky Designs

Legal name

BlueSky Designs

Website

https://mountnmover.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BlueSky Designs, founded in 1997 in Minneapolis, manufactures the Mount'n Mover line of movable wheelchair mounting systems. It sells multi-joint mechanical mounts, device plates, and accessories to wheelchair users, DME resellers, the Veterans Administration, AAC device companies, and schools across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Assistive Technology Wheelchair Mounting Systems

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobility Aids (Wheelchairs, Scooters, Walkers, Canes) (HLAHAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seating & Positioning Systems (Cushions, Backs, Pressure Relief) (HLAHAMAB), Patient Lifts, Transfer & Safe Handling Equipment (Hoists, Slings, Transfer Boards) (HLAHAMAE), Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Sales & Rentals (HSABAKAA)

Keywords

• Wheelchair mounting systems
• Assistive technology hardware
• Movable wheelchair mounts
• AAC device mounting
• Durable medical equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Mounts: One-time sale of wheelchair mounting systems including Dual Arm Mount'n Mover ($1,225), Single Arm ($975), Tilt'n Turner ($735), Pow!r Joint ($3,675), Hybrid models ($4,875+), and Easy Mover variants ($665-$975).
2. Accessories and Attachments: Replacement parts, device plates, trays, and mounting hardware including Quick Release Plates ($95), trays ($180-$350), device plates ($20-$250), and replacement parts ($6-$130).
3. Insurance/Funding Reimbursement: Products covered under 'Wheelchair Accessory' reimbursement code and 'Speech Generating Device Mount' code. Company assists with medical justification and funding requests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

BlueSky Designs manufactures and sells the Mount'n Mover product line, a comprehensive portfolio of movable wheelchair mounting systems that allow wheelchair users to independently reposition speech generating devices, tablets, laptops, phones, and other equipment. The offering includes manual mounts (Dual Arm, Single Arm, Tilt'n Turner), Easy Mover variants with Quick Connect options, and Pow!r motorized mounts, supported by an ecosystem of trays, device plates for major AAC manufacturers, wheelchair-specific mounting hardware, and replacement parts. Products are sold primarily to end users, DME resellers, speech device companies, the Veterans Administration, schools, and assistive technology professionals across the United States.

Product overview

BlueSky Designs offers the Mount'n Mover product line — a comprehensive portfolio of movable wheelchair mounting systems and accessories designed to provide independence for wheelchair users. The core offering spans three tiers: (1) Manual mounts (Original Dual Arm and Single Arm with hoop/paddle locking controls; Tilt'n Turner compact mount), (2) Easy Mover line (sleek non-locking and locking-tilt variants with single/dual arms and Quick Connect options), and (3) Pow!r motorized mounts (Pow!r Joint, Hybrid Dual Arm with Pow!r Tilt/Shoulder) with switch-accessible control. The ecosystem includes universal and device-specific trays (iPad/Tablet, Laptop, 12x16, 12x12, Large Tablet, Small Laptop, Tablet with Keyboard), device plates for major AAC/speech devices (Tobii Dynavox I-series/i110/EyeGaze Edge, PRC Accent, EyeGaze Edge, AbleNet, ATS/EZ-Comm), Quick Connect/Quick Release attachment systems, wheelchair mounting hardware (Bridge/Round/Collar clamps, T-nuts, Adapter Plates, Angle Adjustment Plates, L-Angle Extensions, brand-specific brackets for Invacare/Quantum/Permobil/Daessy/Rifton), table options (Mount'n Tilter, Table Clamp, Stand+90), floor stands, eye gaze solutions, phone solutions, and replacement parts. The products are primarily sold in the United States with Made in the USA messaging and are reimbursable under wheelchair accessory insurance codes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mount'n Mover: Movable wheelchair mounting system for devices including speech devices, tablets, laptops, and phones
• Pow!r Mounts
• Easy Mover
• Simple Mount

Products and services

• Dual Arm Mount'n Mover The most versatile manual wheelchair mount with 3 rotational joints (shoulder, elbow, wrist), offering 13,824 lock positions; operates one-handed with hoop/paddle controls; 1.5 lb force to unlock; tilts 0-110 degrees. Priced at $1,225.
• Single Arm Mount'n Mover Compact manual wheelchair mount with 2 rotational joints (shoulder, wrist), offering 576 lock positions; 7.5-10.5 inch reach. Priced at $975.
• Tilt'n Turner Compact wheelchair mount with single wrist joint and 24 lock positions; no swing-away feature; accessible on mounted side only. Priced at $735.
• Pow!r Joint Motorized rotary joint with programmable target positions, switch-accessible control, and built-in joint release for manual repositioning; moves devices up to 15 pounds. Priced at $3,675.
• Easy Mover Single Arm with Locking Tilt Plate Single-arm Easy Mover mount with locking tilt function; sleek design without hoop/paddle; adjustable joint resistance; tilt 0-180 degrees. Priced at $825.
• Easy Mover Dual Arm with Tilt Plate (non-locking) Dual-arm Easy Mover mount with non-locking tilt; 3 movable joints; adjustable joint resistance; compatible with QRP. Priced at $815.
• Easy Mover Dual Arm with Quick Connect Dual-arm Easy Mover mount with Quick Connect Receiver; 3 movable joints; tool-free device swapping. Priced at $865.
• Simple Mount Small Compact simple mount for phones, switches, and remotes; 3.5x7 inch polycarbonate plate; tilts 0-90 degrees; rotates 360 degrees; folds alongside post. Priced at $325.
• Simple Mount Large Versatile simple mount for tablets, phones, remotes, eating, and reading; 9x11.5 inch polycarbonate plate; tilts 0-90 degrees; rotates 360 degrees. Priced at $385.
• iPad/Tablet Tray Mounting tray for iPads and tablets; includes bungee, cord locks, Velcro, and grip pad for customization. Priced at $245.
• Laptop Tray Mobile workstation tray for laptops; accommodates most laptops with adjustable straps and backstops. Priced at $350.
• Quick Release Plate (QRP) Easy attach-and-release component between mount and devices; one-handed hook operation; 5.5x0.65 inches. Priced at $95.
• Quick Connect Receiver (QCR) Spring-loaded release mechanism that locks devices in place with positive engagement; compatible with speech devices via standard plates and molded recesses.
• Camera System Pre-configured camera mounting system including Mount'n Tilter and Dual Arm Mount; enables camera positioning for photography.
• Eye Gaze and Head Tracking Solutions Pre-configured mounting solutions for eye gaze and head tracking systems including device plates compatible with Tobii Dynavox eye-tracking devices.
• Dual Arm and iPad System Pre-configured system for iPad/tablet mounting; includes Dual Arm Mount and iTab Tray for tablet positioning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dual Arm: 13,824 possible lock positions; Single Arm: 576 possible lock positions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Dianne GoodwincoreOthersFounder Dianne Goodwin retired and the company was purchased, marking a leadership transition for BlueSky Designs.
• Tobii DynavoxcoreTechnology or IntegrationDevice plate compatibility for Tobii Dynavox I-Series, I13, I16, I110, EyeGaze Edge, and EyeMobile devices. Products include DP-T4, DP-T2, DP-T3, DP-E1 device plates.
• PRC (Prentke Romich Company)coreTechnology or IntegrationDevice plate compatibility for PRC Accent series devices (800, 1000, 1400), PRC 5. Products include DP-PRC1, DP-PRC5 device plates.
• InvacarecoreTechnology or IntegrationMount'n Mover mounts compatible with Invacare TDX, Storm, TDX Spree, and 9000 SL wheelchairs using T-Nut (WC-TN) and slide track mounting systems.
• Quantum RehabcoreTechnology or IntegrationMount compatibility with Quantum wheelchairs including Q6 Edge. Uses T-Nut mounting and sandwiching methods for tie-down equipped chairs.
• Sunrise Medical (Quickie)coreTechnology or IntegrationCompatible with Quickie wheelchairs including folding frames. Uses Quickie T-Nut for slide track mounting and oval tube clamps.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Invacare: Invacare is a large DME and wheelchair manufacturer with which BlueSky Designs has a core partnership (TDX, Storm, TDX Spree, 9000 SL compatibility). Invacare is a broader incumbent in mobility/DME whose ecosystem reach shapes BlueSky Designs' distribution.
• RAM Mounts: RAM Mounts is a broad incumbent in mounting hardware for vehicles, boats, and increasingly wheelchairs. BlueSky Designs sells RAM base plates and accessories, indicating RAM competes in the same broader device-attachment space, though more oriented to consumer/commercial use.
• Sunrise Medical (Quickie): Sunrise Medical is a major wheelchair manufacturer (Quickie brand) and a core integration partner of BlueSky Designs. As a broader incumbent in mobility hardware, Sunrise's wheelchair frames define the structural compatibility Mount'n Mover must support.
• Permobil: Permobil is a major powered wheelchair OEM with which BlueSky Designs has a core integration partnership (Post Clamp Extension for Permobil dual track wheelchairs). Permobil is a broader incumbent whose hardware choices directly shape Mount'n Mover's addressable market.

Emerging players

• Tobii Dynavox: Tobii Dynavox is a leading AAC device manufacturer and a strategic integration partner of BlueSky Designs (with multiple device plates). While not a direct mount competitor, it is a key ecosystem participant whose device roadmap directly drives Mount'n Mover demand.
• Talk to Me Technologies: Talk to Me Technologies is a smaller AAC device manufacturer (Wego 13, Zuvo 12) and a minor integration partner of BlueSky Designs. It is an emerging player in the AAC ecosystem whose devices extend the addressable market for compatible mounts.
• PRC (Prentke Romich Company): PRC is a major AAC device manufacturer and integration partner of BlueSky Designs (Accent 800/1000/1400 device plates). Like Tobii Dynavox, PRC's devices drive demand for compatible wheelchair mounts, making it a strategically adjacent peer.

Direct peers

• Rehadapt: Rehadapt is a direct competitor making wheelchair mounting systems, floor stands, and table stands for AAC and assistive technology devices. BlueSky Designs markets a Tilt Plate Adapter specifically for Rehadapt compatibility, indicating overlapping customer base and use cases.
• Daessy Mounts: Daessy is a direct competitor in the wheelchair mounting systems market, producing floor stands, table stands, and wheelchair hardware for AAC devices. BlueSky Designs even sells a Tilt Plate Adapter that allows Mount'n Mover QRPs to attach to Daessy hardware, signaling deep product overlap.
• CJT Products: CJT Products is a direct competitor producing floor stands, table stands, and wheelchair mounts for AAC devices. BlueSky Designs sells a Tilt Plate Adapter for CJT compatibility, confirming parallel product offerings in the same niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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