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Table top mountable wrist supporter

Assignee: COTY-OPI Inc
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Filing: 1991-05-28
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Granted: 1992-12-15
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Expires: 2011-05-28
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Abstract

Abstract A wrist supporter made of polyurethane foam formed into a polyhedron having an L-shape cross-section adapted for installation on an edge of a work surface. In particular, two interior faces of the wrist supporter engage the top and side of the table or work surface. Hook and pile fasteners are provided on one of the interior faces for attachment to the work surface, either on top of the work surface or on the side. Thus, a flat surface incorporated into the contours of the wrist supporter can be disposed facing up or out sideways.

Inventors

  • 👤 George Schaeffer
  • 👤 Alan Tom

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-05 07:07
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B21/00; A47B21/03; A47B21/0371; A47B2230/00; A47B2230/0003; A47B2230/0011

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim 131 words
A wrist supporter mounted to a work surface having a top surface and a side surface comprising: a one-piece polyhedron made of a pliant material having a generally L-shape cross-section wherein first and second inside faces of the polyhedron form a substantially right angle that defines an interior of the L, one outside face having a rounded convex shape generally opposite the first inside face and another outside face having a flat surface generally opposite the second inside face and said top and front surfaces of said work surface being at a substantially right angle and said first and second inside faces of said wrist supporter being attached said top and front surfaces; and means for fastening the wrist supporter to the work surface mounted to the interior of the L.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 131 words
A wrist supporter mounted to a work surface having a top surface and a side surface comprising: a one-piece polyhedron made of a pliant material having a generally L-shape cross-section wherein first and second inside faces of the polyhedron form a substantially right angle that defines an interior of the L, one outside face having a rounded convex shape generally opposite the first inside face and another outside face having a flat surface generally opposite the second inside face and said top and front surfaces of said work surface being at a substantially right angle and said first and second inside faces of said wrist supporter being attached said top and front surfaces; and means for fastening the wrist supporter to the work surface mounted to the interior of the L.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 18 words
A wrist supporter according to claim 1, wherein the means for fastening is a hook and pile fastener.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 15 words
A wrist supporter according to claim 2, wherein the hook and pile fastener is Velcro.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 14 words
A wrist supporter according to claim 3, wherein the pliant material is polyurethane foam.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 14 words
A wrist supporter according to claim 3, wherein the pliant material is foam rubber.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 18 words
A wrist supporter according to claim 3, wherein the convex exterior face further incorporates a flat surface therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 19 words
A wrist supporter according to claim 6, wherein the flat surface is oriented on top of the work surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 20 words
A wrist supporter according to claim 6, wherein the flat surface is oriented on a side of the work surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 20 words
A wrist supporter according to claim 1, wherein the means for fastening is disposed on top of the work surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 21 words
A wrist supporter according to claim 1, wherein the means for fastening is disposed on a side of the work surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 221 words
A wrist support mounted to a support surface comprising: a polyhedron made of a pliant material having an L-shape cross-section wherein first and second inside faces of the polyhedron form a substantially right angle to define an interior of the L; the L-shape cross-section having a rounded convex exterior face generally opposite the first inside face and a flat exterior face generally opposite the second inside face, and meeting which intersect to define an exterior of the L; the support surface having an edge defined by a substantially perpendicular intersection of two planar faces, said planar surfaces being the top and front surfaces of said support surface, and wherein the inside faces of the wrist support are attached to the top and front surfaces of said support surface; means for mounting the wrist support to the edge of the support surface having a female portion adapted to receive a corresponding male portion, one of the portions positioned on at least one of the interior faces of the wrist support and the other of the portions respectively positioned on at least one of the planar faces of the support surface; and the exterior faces of the wrist support reversible with respect to the substantially perpendicular planar faces of the support surface to provide a different level of support and a different contour.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 221 words
A wrist support mounted to a support surface comprising: a polyhedron made of a pliant material having an L-shape cross-section wherein first and second inside faces of the polyhedron form a substantially right angle to define an interior of the L; the L-shape cross-section having a rounded convex exterior face generally opposite the first inside face and a flat exterior face generally opposite the second inside face, and meeting which intersect to define an exterior of the L; the support surface having an edge defined by a substantially perpendicular intersection of two planar faces, said planar surfaces being the top and front surfaces of said support surface, and wherein the inside faces of the wrist support are attached to the top and front surfaces of said support surface; means for mounting the wrist support to the edge of the support surface having a female portion adapted to receive a corresponding male portion, one of the portions positioned on at least one of the interior faces of the wrist support and the other of the portions respectively positioned on at least one of the planar faces of the support surface; and the exterior faces of the wrist support reversible with respect to the substantially perpendicular planar faces of the support surface to provide a different level of support and a different contour.

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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) 1995-12-15 1996-06-15 1996-12-15 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1999-12-15 2000-06-15 2000-12-15 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
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