Wrist pad for use with keyboards
Patent 5348408 Issued on September 20, 1994. Estimated Expiration Date: 
September 4, 2012. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
September 4, 2012. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesFoot massage mat Appendage rest Body support apparatus Arm and hand rest for a keyboard Keyboard accessory Computer keyboard support with padded wrist support Patent #: 5183230 InventorsApplicationNo. 940840 filed on 09/04/1992US Classes:400/715, Attachment for guiding fingers or hands of typist (e.g., hand rest)400/719MISCELLANEOUSExaminersPrimary: Burr, Edgar S.Assistant: Nguyen, Anthony H. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassB41J 029/00AbstractA wrist and arm pad for use with keyboards is disclosed. The pad has a support means which is adjustable perpendicularly with respect to the keyboard for accommodating varying anatomies and preferences. The pad is also movable horizontally with respect to the keyboard, allowing the user to access all of the keyboard without removing wrists from the support. A preferred pad has a base with rollers and anti-skid pads, a movable support means lying on the base, and a flexible overlay peripherally attached to the base and enveloping the support means. Handles attached to the support means extend out of apertures in the envelope for adjustment. A frame is provided for holding the overlay to the base, and massage dots can be provided on the upper surface of the overlay. A platform plate and clamp are provided for extension of the work surface for attaching or placing of the wrist pad assembly. | |
