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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7658564 | Palm rest with detachable assembly mechanism A palm rest with a detachable assembly mechanism attaches to a keyboard via the detachable assembly mechanism. The palm rest has a shell and at least one assembly mechanism. The shell forms a concave portion. The assembly mechanism has a base and a joint arm. The ba... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7520689 | Adjustable keyboard palmrest A keyboard having a housing, a palm rest platform movably coupled to the housing and a lift mechanism configured to adjust the palm rest platform is described. Through use of hot keys on the keyboard or a user interface on the computer, the palm rest can be automati... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7325988 | One-piece ergonomic keyboard and related methods A one-piece keyboard includes a compressible body having a plurality of depressible key areas, each associated with a first spring constant, and a wrist support area of the body associated with a second spring constant. By selecting appropriate spring constants, str... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7300026 | Ergonomic and massaging computer interface support surfaces An ergonomic support surface (2) is disclosed that supports a user's hand or wrist while moving in contact with the ergonomic support surface (2) to control a hand activated device, for example, a computer mouse on a mouse pad (6). The ergonomic... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7295343 | Digital photo album with image modification and internal printing A digital photo album 901 has image enhancement provided by a pre-programmed set of characteristics on a removable image enhancement card and includes a body section 902 connected to a display screen 904. The body 902 houses control circu... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7273324 | Adjustable wearable ergonomic split keyboard and mouse An adjustable wearable ergonomic split keyboard and mouse data input device is provided that includes two hand modules. Data and command input keys are provided in each module and arranged on fingerlike components which are attached to a palm support structure . Eac... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7228637 | Impact-absorbing end caps for levels An impact-absorbing end cap for an instrument such as a level is provided that is secured to an end of the level and has an outer portion and an intermediate portion. The intermediate portion is positioned between the outer portion and the body of the level and is s... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7215441 | Digital photo album with image enhancement and internal printer A digital photo album 901 has image enhancement provided by a pre-programmed set of characteristics on a removable image enhancement card and includes a body section 902 connected to a display screen 904. The body 902 houses control circu... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7207539 | Leg-mounted mouse pad and method of use A leg-mounted mouse pad for use with a computer cursor control device, said mouse pad comprising a generally oval-shaped flexible platform having a bottom surface and a top surface, wherein at least a portion of said top surface is adapted for use with a computer cu... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7140792 | Swipe digital palm computer with built-in printer A digital palm PC (10) includes a housing, a storage device to store digital text and/or image data, and a printer located within the housing and receiving digital information from the storage device. The printer built into the palm PC (10) casing is c... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7123242 | Remote control method using remote control device with keyboard A remote control method and system employ remote controller (10) which is adapted for use with an entertainment system of a type including a display (222) as well as providing functions such as Internet access or other functions requiring a keyboard an... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7108234 | Keyboard support device and method A keyboard support device provides a user with ergonomic positioning of the hands during keyboarding to prevent ailments such as carpal tunnel syndrome. The support device provides surfaces to receive a keyboard and mouse. Wedge shaped inserts can be used to alter t... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7077588 | Printer and keyboard combination A printer includes a housing containing a pagewidth printhead. A keyboard to operate the computer is integrated with the housing. The printer is operated by a controller PCB located within the housing that is responsive to commands from the computer. Integration of ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7073762 | Detachable computer mouse pad surface in multiple sheet form A computer mouse pad comprises a rigid base and a plurality of paper sheets arranged in a stack and detachably fixed to the base. Each of the stacked sheet is detachably fixed to a sheet immediately below it in the stack. The sheets are provided with printed message... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7073270 | Impact-absorbing end caps for levels An impact-absorbing level is disclosed. The level comprises a body including a level face for measuring a surface, a vial mounted in the body at a predetermined angular relationship to the level face, and a first end cap fixed with respect to the first end, the firs... | 07/11/2006 |
| 6969169 | Recording apparatus A recording apparatus is provided in which a space can be secured on a desk without performing a troublesome operation, and penetration of dust or foreign matter into a main body can be prevented when the apparatus is not used, and a sheet jam caused by closing of a... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6948868 | Keyboard structure A word transcription keyboard utilizing at least one keypad which is available for access by a finger of the user. A second keypad accessible to the finger of the user is extended and terminated in a press pad for allowing contact of the palm region of the hand simu... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6942407 | Wrist rest capable of vertically storing up a keyboard A wrist rest capable of vertically storing up keyboard includes a wrist rest, at least a movable piece and at least one wall plate. The movable piece is kept in the interior of the wrist rest body in way of being able to slide out of the wrist rest body and is pivot... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6923583 | Computer Keyboard with integral printer A computer keyboard to control a remote computer includes a housing that contains a printer assembly. The printer assembly includes a printhead support having a number of ink galleries and a pagewidth printhead supported by the printhead support and supplied by the ... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6912552 | Method and system for migrating stored data to a build-to-order computing system A method and system for migrating data to a build-to-order computing system is provided. The method comprises storing an image at a remote site. The image comprises data stored on a computing system. An order is received to provide a second computing system to a cus... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6903924 | Computer keyboard tray A computer keyboard tray includes a tray body formed from a compressible material and a support member, which provides reinforcement to the tray body. Optionally, the keyboard tray may incorporate an attachment assembly, allowing the keyboard tray to be removably at... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6887005 | Notebook computer with wrist support A notebook computer features a computer body with a top panel, a keyboard, and a pointing device; and a wrist support attached to the top panel whereby it does not interfere with the operation of the keyboard or pointing device. The wrist support is compressible and... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6843454 | Method of assembling a wrist rest A wrist rest assembly for use along the front edge of a device to be operated by a person's hands or fingers, such as in front of a computer keyboard, including an elongate base on which is supported an elongate pad comprising a layer of gel within the covering. The... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6840690 | Ergonomic keyboard An ergonomic keyboard having a mount and a plurality of keys arranged in a plurality of unbroken adjacent rows is provided. Each row is comprised of an arcuate portion, a left portion, and a right portion. The left and right portions extend tangentially from the lef... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6808328 | Shiftable keyboard tray and method of use A shiftable keyboard tray comprising a base, a carriage for support of a keyboard movable on the base, and a palm rest movable on the base offset from the carriage and operably connected to the carriage through a coupler configured to enable movement of the carriage... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6648534 | Multifunctional keyboard A multifunctional keyboard consists of a keyboard body which has two sides respectively which each has a slide channel and a wrist guarding pad which includes an upper lid, a first wing plate and a second wing plate. The two wing plates are respectively l... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6626403 | Wrist rest assembly A wrist rest assembly for use along the front edge of a device to be operated by a person's hands or fingers, such as in front of a computer keyboard, including an elongate base on which is supported an elongate pad comprising a layer of gel within the co... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6618242 | Method for retaining a user configurable wrist pad A customer configured computer includes a keyboard having an exterior surface and input components mounted on a portion of the exterior surface. A user wrist rest area is adjacent the keyboard and includes a pad retention apparatus having a base member wi... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6592085 | Armrest apparatus The present invention relates to a pivotal armrest apparatus which comprises a cradle having a direct pivotal mechanism mounted on an anti-slip member. The pivotal mechanism automatically converts with the anti-slip member from the irregular movements of ... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6585198 | Wrist support for use with a computer mouse A wrist support for supporting a hand, wrist and forearm of a person during operation a computer mouse. The support forms a channel or cradle, which receives the palm, wrist and upper forearm. The support further comprises a thumb support extending and a ... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6554234 | Support for a muscularly challenged person A device for assisting muscularly disadvantaged persons and hypotonic individuals to perform a multiplicity of tasks. The device includes a hand grip and wrist support that is supported along two dimensions of travel by frictionless support surfaces, such... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6533479 | Integral keyboard/tray/wrist rest A keyboard assembly includes an integral keyboard device having a keyboard pad support, a keyboard pad, and a wrist rest. An attachment assembly attaches the integral keyboard device to a work surface.... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6507483 | Keyboard device with palmrest stored therein In order to provide a keyboard device in which a pad used as a palmrest can be stored in the main body, a lock member and an operating segment are integrally formed by a resin resilient member. An engaging segment is formed at the extremity end of a resil... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6506271 | Elastomer film laminated cushion method An elastomer film laminated cushion includes an elastomer having the physical properties of flexibility and compressibilities in the range of flexibilities and compressibilities of stable elastomer block polymer gels. A film is provided for encapsulating ... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6478266 | Computer keyboard assembly with exchangeable wrist support A computer keyboard assembly includes a keyboard and a wrist support which is releasably mounted to the keyboard by a retention device. The retention device includes a slide movably received in a slot defined in a front extension of the keyboard. The slid... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6467979 | Ergonomic keyboard An ergonomic keyboard having a mount and a plurality of keys arranged in a plurality of unbroken adjacent rows is provided. Each row is comprised of an arcuate portion, a left portion, and a right portion. The left and right portions extend tangentially f... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6454224 | Forearm and wrist support assembly for keyboard user An assembly for supporting a user's forearm and wrists while still allowing substantially full mobility of the user's arms and hands to enable him to comfortably and effectively operate a keyboard and mouse. The assembly includes left and right subassembl... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6443643 | Ergonomic keyboard An ergonomic keyboard having a mount and a plurality of keys arranged in a plurality of unbroken adjacent rows is provided. Each row is comprised of an arcuate portion, a left portion, and a right portion. The left and right portions extend tangentially f... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6431504 | Attachable contoured computer mouse rest The invention is a device for an adhesive attachment to an upper or side surface of a computer mouse providing a contoured extension platform for the user to rest his hand and non-operating fingers upon for comfort while using the device with the user's o... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6428229 | Armrest for positioning adjacent a keyboard An armrest (1) for providing wrist and forearm support during keyboard and mouse operations is provided. The armrest (1) is placed at the front edge of the keyboard and supports most of the forearm from the elbow to the wrist so that the operator can oper... | 08/06/2002 |
