Did You Know...
...that Charles Goodyear performed some of his experiments on rubber while in debtor's prison? He was there so often he referred to it as his "hotel". Chronically in debt because of poor business sense and ill health, Goodyear depended on the generosity of friends and family. Even after he unlocked the secret to vulcanizing rubber, he was unable to improve his financial situation. When he died, his estate was $200,000 in debt.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D660856 | Keyboard wrist rest | 05/29/2012 |
| D632697 | Laptop computer wrist rest | 02/15/2011 |
| D595725 | Laptop computer wrist rest | 07/07/2009 |
| D589966 | Mouse pad | 04/07/2009 |
| D589519 | Wrist-rumble pad | 03/31/2009 |
| D577362 | Wrist rest | 09/23/2008 |
| 7281345 | Merchandise labeling Disclosed is a unitary sheet-like merchandise labeling article that has a labeling tag flatly conjoined along a unifying flat bond zone with a flexible elastic layer that extends away from the tag and includes an elastic fastening loop. The loop sides that define th... | 10/16/2007 |
| D546830 | Portion of a keyboard | 07/17/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7056043 | Keyboard for a mobile device An apparatus has a keyboard panel with a QWERTY array of alphabetic key actuation indicia. The apparatus further has a QWERTY array of keys that are free of alphabetic key actuation indicia, and are located adjacent to corresponding alphabetic key actuation indicia ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 5596481 | Integrated ergonomic palm rest for notebook computer The present invention provides a portable computer having a palm rest integrated therein that allows the user to maintain a wrist-neutral position when using the portable computer. The portable computer comprises a computer chassis having a side wall adjo... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5405204 | Keyboard positioning system A keyboard positioning system in which the keyboard is positioned with its rear edge substantially lower than its forward, or operator edge in order that the operator might use the keyboard with the plane of the operator's hands parallel to, or below the ... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5244296 | Keyboard wrist support apparatus A keyboard wrist support apparatus having an operator-proximal edge portion extending substantially toward the operator such that it maintains proper wrist angle during keyboard use. The invention includes a keyboard housing apparatus, as well as an overl... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5131614 | 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... | 07/21/1992 |
| 5125606 | Wrist support for computer keyboard A wrist support for use with a computer keyboard including a longitudinally extending rigid board with a foam layer and a cover to compress the foam to form a cushion. A rubber base is placed on the underside of the board. The cushion is placed near a low... | 06/30/1992 |
