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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5407249 | Armrest assembly An armrest assembly for attachment to a chair includes a base plate. The base plate can be secured, in a chair of the type including a (i) seat bottom cushion on which a person can sit, (ii) a pedestal assembly supporting the seat bottom cushion, and (iii... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5402972 | Apparatus for supporting a human forearm during a work operation, such as a keyboard operation Apparatus for supporting at least one forearm for the operation of keyboards, assembly operation, etc. At least one lever can be fastened to a tabletop or work surface and is connected, by means of at least one locking joint with a pivoting support, to ho... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5398896 | Dynamic support device for keyboards A keyboard, forearm, wrist and hand support device for use in conjunction with the keyboard of a video display terminal work station. The support device is adapted to reduce occurrences of repetitive strain injury by reducing stress on the user's shoulder... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5398996 | Blow-molded headrest armature assembly An improved motor vehicle headrest structure is disclosed wherein individual support posts are securely attached to a plastic armature. The armature is formed separately from the support posts, which are subsequently attached by rivets or other suitable m... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5390438 | Arm support for fishing rod An arm support for stabilizing a fishing rod on a fisherman's arm when lures are retrieved and fish are hooked and played. In a preferred embodiment the arm support is characterized by a rod having a straight portion mounted on the fishing rod handle and ... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5386956 | Adjustable wrist support for use with office machines having a keyboard A wrist support device (10) that is positioned in front of a computer keyboard, typewriter or the like to support a typist's hands at the keyboard, is described. The wrist support device comprises a pair of blocks (12, 14) having similar rectangular shape... | 02/07/1995 |
| 5385322 | Ergonomic elbow rest An ergonomic elbow rest includes a conformal elbow support pad with arms cushioned to receive and support a user's elbow, including possibly a significant portion of the upper body weight of the user, with full adjustability of position of the elbow suppo... | 01/31/1995 |
| 5374018 | D. pad A support pad for a keyboard has a number of features including a cover that is attached along the rear edge of the pad and can be pulled over a keyboard on the pad, a riser system for achieving desired height and angulation, and a wrist and/or palm suppo... | 12/20/1994 |
| 5358203 | Wrist rest A wrist rest (1) of specially designed height and other characteristics is provided for reducing strain on the wrists and hands of a keyboard operator or a similar user of computer accessories. The rest (1) is made to be placed in front of the keyboard or... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5351897 | Adjustable ergonomic support for computer keyboards A keyboard support assembly for computer keyboards which allows for multiple adjustments by the operator in order to accommodate operators of different anatomical sizes, the keyboard being fully adjustable in height, and angular tilt and providing a palm ... | 10/04/1994 |
| 5346164 | Keyboard cover and wrist rest A cover and wrist rest for a keyboard, such as for computers, is provided so that in one position it can provide a closed compartment suitable for storing computer diskettes, pens, pencils, and the like and also provide support for a user's wrist and in a... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5342005 | Arm support apparatus for keyboard and other apparatus requiring repetitive hand operation A forearm support apparatus for a keyboard operator is disclosed including first and second forearm support units. Each of the support units includes a base member having a tapered wall and a flat bottom wall. A complementing upper member has a similar ta... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5342006 | Arm rest A desk fittable arm rest which is used for alleviating bursitis, upper back and neck pain is designed to fit to a desk top at a work station. The arm rest comprises a rigid support frame, a cushion member atop the support frame and a cantilever attached f... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5340075 | Ergonomic mouse pad An improved ergonomic mouse pad is disclosed. The mouse pad comprises a four-sided pad constructed from non-skid polymer and having a substantially planar top surface for supporting a computer mouse. Three of the sides of the pad are supported by a vertic... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5326056 | Hand rest A device which provides support for the wrists, forearms and hands of both a manicurist and the person receiving the manicure while a manicure is being performed. The invention is designed to be able to be custom fitted to any work area regardless of the ... | 07/05/1994 |
| 5320406 | Combination cup holder and arm rest A combination cup holder and arm rest for use in a rowed seating arrangement. The combination cup holder and arm rest includes an elongated arm rest member which has attachment means so that the arm rest member can be fixedly attached to the existing arm ... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5308028 | Headrest support for a wheelchair The headrest support for a wheelchair includes a horizontal member with a pair of slide-adjustable clamping blocks that each hold a vertical member. Spacer blocks are provided at the ends of the horizontal member for mounting the headrest support to the b... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5303890 | Chin rest apparatus A chin rest is arranged to include a housing having a top wall to include a pad member mounted therein. The housing includes first and second leg tubes mounted to opposed ends of the housing, that in turn include first and second respective extension legs... | 04/19/1994 |
| 5301908 | Method of using an arm support cushion An arm support device is provided for use in supporting a person's arms while engaged in an activity such as typing at a keyboard or feeding an infant. The arm support device includes a cushion surrounded by fabric and is divided into a front portion and ... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5288042 | Wrist rest support system A wrist rest support system for supporting a wrist rest beyond the edge of a working surface, including an extension clamp having a cantilever plate having a first end member proximate the working surface and a second end member, the second end member hav... | 02/22/1994 |
| 5281001 | Ergonomic arm support An ergonomic arm support for supporting the forearm during typing, keying, or assembly operations. The arm support includes an armrest pivotally mounted on a slide for sliding the armrest to and away from a base which is secured to a table or chair. The s... | 01/25/1994 |
| 5265835 | Moveable forearm support A support for the forearm of a person actuating an object such as a computer mouse which can be slid along a horizontal surface includes a pad supported at a declination upon rolling elements. The forward portion of a person's arm is supported at the lowe... | 11/30/1993 |
| 5242138 | Arm rest for a wheelchair The arm rest for a wheelchair includes a pair of upright members pivotable with respect to a cross piece assembly. The cross piece assembly includes an arm rest surface or cushion asymmetrically mounted to a cross member such that one end of the arm rest ... | 09/07/1993 |
| 5242139 | Keyboard support A support for use with a keyboard for supporting the wrists of an operator. The support includes a base having a front, sides, and a back. The base is contoured to receive and support a keyboard. A pad member is secured to an upper surface of the base alo... | 09/07/1993 |
| 5235872 | Bicycle handlebar extension with arm rest A bicycle handlebar construction provides a handlebar having first hand gripping portions and a forward extension having second hand gripping portions. There is a pair of arm rests mounted on the handlebars for support of a rider's arms when using the for... | 08/17/1993 |
| 5232190 | Armrest container holder An accessory for a vehicle includes opposing concave and elongated sides which are pivotally interconnected, each including upper surfaces forming an armrest. The opposing sides move in a clamshell-like motion between a first position adjacent one another... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5228655 | Wrist rest support for a computer user A wrist rest support for supporting a users wrist when he is performing tasks involving repetitive motion with the hands and fingers such as operating a computer keyboard or computer mouse which includes a base pad that is positioned partially under the k... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5219136 | Adjustable keyboard support A wrist and keyboard support assembly that may be linearly and angularly adjusted in a variety of dimensions. The wrist and keyboard support assembly includes a keyboard platform and a variable height wrist support assembly. The wrist support assembly may... | 06/15/1993 |
| 5215282 | Adjustable armrest assembly An armrest assembly is for use with a piece of furniture and for supporting an arm of a person seated in a chair to relieve the weight of the arm on the shoulder, neck, elbow and wrist. The armrest assembly includes an armrest, means for selectively posit... | 06/01/1993 |
| 5209452 | Ergonomic support platform for portable computers A ergonomic support platform for portable computers. The platform is formed as an integral unit and has an angularly extending support portion for supporting the portable computer thereon so that its keyboard is at an ergonomically appropriate angle. The ... | 05/11/1993 |
| 5203845 | Computer mouse support There is disclosed a device having a working surface for a computer mouse which comprises: a supporting structure having a forward end; a rear end; a pair of sides; a generally planar top working surface; and a bottom surface adapted for engagement with a... | 04/20/1993 |
| 5203527 | Wrist support device for keyboards A wrist support device for keyboard operators is disclosed, the device being designed to prevent repetitive motion injury, a prevalent disease among keyboard operators. The device provides a member having upper and lower sections, with a gap between the s... | 04/20/1993 |
| 5201485 | Apparatus and method for reducing repetitive or maintained stress injuries An arm rest assembly is usable with a mouse pad or keyboard and provides vertical support for a user's arm to avoid fatigue and injury. The assembly has at least one forearm cradle and a thin profile which allows a mouse or digitizer pad to be placed on a... | 04/13/1993 |
| 5197699 | Wrist rest A wrist rest (1) of specially designed height and other characteristics is provided for reducing strain on the wrists and hands of a keyboard operator or a similar user of computer accessories. The rest (1) is made to be placed in front of the keyboard or... | 03/30/1993 |
| 5195705 | Microscope stand and armrest system A microscope stand and armrest system for placement on a conventional desktop includes height adjustment/levelling feet at each corner of a base plate and a top surface hingedly attached to the base plate for receiving a microscope and for tilting the mic... | 03/23/1993 |
| 5193925 | Foam keyboard wrist support and dust cover apparatus and method A foam keyboard and wrist-support and keyboard dust-cover apparatus which comprises a foldable, flat-sheet, generally rectangular, flexible foam sheet material comprised of a plurality of separate foam sections singly die cut from a foam sheet material, t... | 03/16/1993 |
| 5193771 | Typist's wrist support The present invention relates to a wrist support that is designed to maintain a typist's hand, wrist, and forearm in a neutral or aligned position. The wrist support includes a base member having an upper curved surface that partially conforms to the typi... | 03/16/1993 |
| 5188321 | Keyboard stand A keyboard stand comprises a substantially rigid plate-like member having an upper armrest surface of a size and shape such as to be adapted to support both forearms of a keyboard operator when the operator's hand are positioned to operate a keyboard and ... | 02/23/1993 |
| 5184795 | Manicure stand An arm support and finger positioning stand for use by a manicurist in manicuring the fingernails of a customer has a first transverse arcuate surface B positioned at a level for supporting the hand by engaging the arm just below the wrist to serve as an ... | 02/09/1993 |
| 5183230 | Computer keyboard support with padded wrist support A keyboard support is provided for use with computer keyboards. The keyboard support includes a foam covered baseplate that securely positions and cushions the keyboard. A wrist support is attached to the baseplate along the front edge of the baseplate. T... | 02/02/1993 |
