The phrase "a simple device to" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing the purpose or function of a device in a straightforward manner.
Example: "This is a simple device to help you measure the temperature accurately."
Alternatives: "an easy tool to" or "a basic instrument to".
This is a simple device to hold the denture in place during cleaning (Fig. 5).
There is one unforgettable sequence in which Lanzmann uses a simple device to recreate the demented terror of the past.
Whether you're looking for a simple device to hang up by your shower head, or a wind-up radio to save money on batteries, we've got it covered.
Anesthesiologists, for example, found that applying a simple device to the skin to monitor oxygen levels during surgery could sharply reduce the rate of death, brain damage and other complications.
Furthermore, the SMA makes it possible to switch between the clamped and unclamped states by using a simple device to regulate small changes in temperature.
It can be a simple device to keep the pages turning in an action thriller – the hero puts some objects in his car boot, but you'll have to read the next chapter to find out how he plans to use them to defeat the bad guys.
Solar still is a very simple device to obtain potable water.
It has been reported that PWV gives an estimate of arterial stiffness, and an increase in aortic PWV has been associated with cardiovascular disease [ 1- 4] Recently, a new, simple device to measure PWV has been developed.
Recently, a new and simple device to measure baPWV has been developed.
Coe-Sullivan, along with Bulovic and Greg Moeller, director of business development, founded QD Vision in 2004 to move from this simple device to a full-color display that can be profitably manufactured.
Today we run through the major headlines before hearing from Motherboard's Daniel Oberhaus, who wrote about a simple device used to hack through public wifi, and how to protect yourself from it.
