US5158255A
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Wrist rest apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-01-08
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Granted: 1992-10-27
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Expires: 2012-01-08
Abstract
Abstract Wrist support apparatus includes a central core element with a yieldable foam element disposed about the central core, and an outer covering of relatively soft material. The apparatus defines a generally cylindrical element which may be placed adjacent to a keyboard by a user and which may be picked up by a user of the keyboard and used as an exercise element for a user's fingers and hands and which may be positioned in any of a variety of positions or orientations in accordance with the particular desires of the user of the particular apparatus.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas D. Fuller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:45
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B21/00; A47B21/03; A47B21/0371; A47B2200/00; A47B2200/0084; A47B2200/0092; A47B2200/0093
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
Wrist rest and exercise apparatus, for a user's wrists, hands, and fingers comprising, in combination: core means comprising a generally cylindrical core for providing a relatively rigid form; resilient means disposed on and surrounding the core means for providing a cushion for a user's wrist and having a generally irregular surface for providing a relatively changing area for contacting the user's wrists; and covering means disposed about the resilient means and comprising an outer covering completely enclosing both the core means and the resilient means on which a user's wrists may be disposed and which may be grasped by a user's hand for picking up the apparatus for exercising the hand and the fingers of the hand.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
Wrist rest and exercise apparatus, for a user's wrists, hands, and fingers comprising, in combination: core means comprising a generally cylindrical core for providing a relatively rigid form; resilient means disposed on and surrounding the core means for providing a cushion for a user's wrist and having a generally irregular surface for providing a relatively changing area for contacting the user's wrists; and covering means disposed about the resilient means and comprising an outer covering completely enclosing both the core means and the resilient means on which a user's wrists may be disposed and which may be grasped by a user's hand for picking up the apparatus for exercising the hand and the fingers of the hand.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the core means comprises a tubular element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the resilient means comprises a resilient foam element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the covering means comprises a relatively soft fabric.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 4 in which the covering means further comprises a tricot material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the generally irregular surface comprises an egg crate type surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the resilient means includes a bottom on which the apparatus may be disposed for use as a wrist rest.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-10-27 | 1996-04-27 | 1996-10-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-10-27 | 2000-04-27 | 2000-10-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-10-27 | 2004-04-27 | 2004-10-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |