CA2084157A1 - Arm support and mouse pad - Google Patents
Arm support and mouse padInfo
- Publication number
- CA2084157A1 CA2084157A1 CA 2084157 CA2084157A CA2084157A1 CA 2084157 A1 CA2084157 A1 CA 2084157A1 CA 2084157 CA2084157 CA 2084157 CA 2084157 A CA2084157 A CA 2084157A CA 2084157 A1 CA2084157 A1 CA 2084157A1
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- arm
- support
- mouse
- mouse pad
- user
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
- A47B21/00—Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards
- A47B21/03—Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards with substantially horizontally extensible or adjustable parts other than drawers, e.g. leaves
- A47B21/0371—Platforms for supporting wrists
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B41—PRINTING; LINING MACHINES; TYPEWRITERS; STAMPS
- B41J—TYPEWRITERS; SELECTIVE PRINTING MECHANISMS, i.e. MECHANISMS PRINTING OTHERWISE THAN FROM A FORME; CORRECTION OF TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS
- B41J29/00—Details of, or accessories for, typewriters or selective printing mechanisms not otherwise provided for
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Abstract
Arm Support and Mouse Pad Invention Abstract The usual mouse technique is for the user to slide it along a desk surface, either by holding his or her arm above the desk or by sliding his or her arm along the desk to move the mouse. The Arm Support and Mouse Pad Invention is designed to give the user's arm full support at all times, no matter what direction the mouse is being moved in or what part of the mouse pad it is being moved to.
Description
~ 2~8~1~7 Specificat:ioll [his invention is a runctional, mallul`aclul-.lbie device designed to provide full arm support for a computer mouse user or typist.
A mouse pad is commollly used to provide better conta( t be~tween the spherical rolle~
hl tlle mouse and ~he surlace on whicll it is used. The user's arlll usually rests on the desk surface during all manipulations. ~Vhe~her the arm is at rest or in motion, it gradually becomes uncomfortable due to constant rubbing on the underlying surface.
Arm movements often become painful bec,luse Or the~ addilion.ll cllor~ re(lllired lo overcome the rrictional resistance offered by the desli surlacc. Some usens raise their arms to prevent the rubbing, but this means they have no arm support and soon experience arm fatigue. While currently available devices designed to overcome these disadvantages do provide arm support, they fail to resolve the problem of the frictional resistallce and the discomfort caused by the sliding motion. ~s a result, the user tends to lift his or her arm olf the suppolt. ~uch su~ por~s are therer~re not very effec tive .
I am convinced that these disadvantages can be overcome through the use Or a mobile support that allows the arm to move sideways, forward, or backwarcl while eliminating the discomfort caused by sliding the arm over a desk surface or a stationary support.
By using a well-designed mobile support, the frictional resistance generated by ~e arm and the support during sideways sliding motions is transferred to a sleeve and cylinder, which together virtually eliminate frictional resistance. Ii~;ewise, by changing the backward and forward sliding motion into a rolling motion, the mobile support minimizes frictional resistance and reduces discomfort. Instead of discomfort the user experiences the pleasant sensation of an arm massage and can keep his or her arm in position on the support during all mouse manipulations.
The following drawings illustrate different embodiments of the invention. Figure 1 offers a perspective view of the mouse pad, the arm support, the mouse, and the user's arm holding the mouse. Figure 2 gives a top view of this embodiment; l igure 3 gives an end view, and Figure 4 gives a side view of the same embodiment.
I`he device illustrated comprises a tablet (lt4), which is connected by a solid joint to a cylinder (~Y2). A sleeve (#1) slides sideways and turns freely on the cylinder (#2). The tablet (#4) is covered by a pad (#3) designed to serve as the mouse pad.
A modifled device with two sleeves moving on a single cylinder could be used for arm support by a typist or computer keyboard user. Figure(# S) SllOWS a perspective view of the embodiment being used with a computer keyboard.
A mouse pad is commollly used to provide better conta( t be~tween the spherical rolle~
hl tlle mouse and ~he surlace on whicll it is used. The user's arlll usually rests on the desk surface during all manipulations. ~Vhe~her the arm is at rest or in motion, it gradually becomes uncomfortable due to constant rubbing on the underlying surface.
Arm movements often become painful bec,luse Or the~ addilion.ll cllor~ re(lllired lo overcome the rrictional resistance offered by the desli surlacc. Some usens raise their arms to prevent the rubbing, but this means they have no arm support and soon experience arm fatigue. While currently available devices designed to overcome these disadvantages do provide arm support, they fail to resolve the problem of the frictional resistallce and the discomfort caused by the sliding motion. ~s a result, the user tends to lift his or her arm olf the suppolt. ~uch su~ por~s are therer~re not very effec tive .
I am convinced that these disadvantages can be overcome through the use Or a mobile support that allows the arm to move sideways, forward, or backwarcl while eliminating the discomfort caused by sliding the arm over a desk surface or a stationary support.
By using a well-designed mobile support, the frictional resistance generated by ~e arm and the support during sideways sliding motions is transferred to a sleeve and cylinder, which together virtually eliminate frictional resistance. Ii~;ewise, by changing the backward and forward sliding motion into a rolling motion, the mobile support minimizes frictional resistance and reduces discomfort. Instead of discomfort the user experiences the pleasant sensation of an arm massage and can keep his or her arm in position on the support during all mouse manipulations.
The following drawings illustrate different embodiments of the invention. Figure 1 offers a perspective view of the mouse pad, the arm support, the mouse, and the user's arm holding the mouse. Figure 2 gives a top view of this embodiment; l igure 3 gives an end view, and Figure 4 gives a side view of the same embodiment.
I`he device illustrated comprises a tablet (lt4), which is connected by a solid joint to a cylinder (~Y2). A sleeve (#1) slides sideways and turns freely on the cylinder (#2). The tablet (#4) is covered by a pad (#3) designed to serve as the mouse pad.
A modifled device with two sleeves moving on a single cylinder could be used for arm support by a typist or computer keyboard user. Figure(# S) SllOWS a perspective view of the embodiment being used with a computer keyboard.
Claims (5)
1. A device to support a computer user's arm during forward, sideways, and backward mouse manipulations and to eliminate frictional resistance between arm and support.
2. A device as defined in claim 1, in which the arm support-a sleeve-slides sideways and turns freely on a cylinder.
3. A device as defined in claims 1 and 2, in which the mouse pad is attached to the cylinder and sleeve.
4. A device to support a computer keyboard user's or typist's arms as they move sideways, forward, and backward, and to eliminate frictional resistance between arms and support.
5. A device as defined in claim 4, in which the arm supports-the two sleeves-slide sideways and turn freely on a cylinder.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 2084157 CA2084157A1 (en) | 1992-11-30 | 1992-11-30 | Arm support and mouse pad |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 2084157 CA2084157A1 (en) | 1992-11-30 | 1992-11-30 | Arm support and mouse pad |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2084157A1 true CA2084157A1 (en) | 1994-05-31 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA 2084157 Abandoned CA2084157A1 (en) | 1992-11-30 | 1992-11-30 | Arm support and mouse pad |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
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| CA (1) | CA2084157A1 (en) |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US5556061A (en) * | 1994-09-16 | 1996-09-17 | Mousepad Innovations Inc. | Mouse pad |
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1992
- 1992-11-30 CA CA 2084157 patent/CA2084157A1/en not_active Abandoned
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US5556061A (en) * | 1994-09-16 | 1996-09-17 | Mousepad Innovations Inc. | Mouse pad |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZDE | Dead |