US5478034A
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Keyboard comfort aid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-06-04
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Granted: 1995-12-26
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Expires: 2013-06-04
Abstract
Abstract A wrist support device for alleviating repetition-induced limb soreness and agitation consisting of an adjustable position roller assembly secured adjacent a manipulable control panel for the purpose of supporting the operator's wrists and/or forearms in a natural but operative position. The device uses a slide rod and linear bearings to provide the support element.
Inventors
- 👤 Exa E. Cunningham
- 👤 Kenneth W. Cunningham
- 👤 John G. Hobbs
- 👤 Betty L. Hobbs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:27
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B21/00; A47B21/03; A47B21/0371; A47C; A47C16/00; B; B41; B41J; B41J29/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/917; Y10S248/918
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
A wrist rest device for use adjacent a keyboard, comprising: an elongated, cylindrical slide rod; means supporting said slide rod in a horizontal attitude and generally in parallel along the front of said keyboard; and at least one roller slidably supported on said slide rod and having capability of both rotative and longitudinal movement while giving wrist support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
58 words
A wrist rest device for use adjacent a keyboard, comprising: an elongated, cylindrical slide rod; means supporting said slide rod in a horizontal attitude and generally in parallel along the front of said keyboard; and at least one roller slidably supported on said slide rod and having capability of both rotative and longitudinal movement while giving wrist support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A wrist rest device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said at least one roller comprises: first and second roller members each including respective first and second linear bearings which are received on said slide rod.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A wrist rest device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said means supporting said slide rod comprises: first and second spaced support members; and a base member of generally rectangular shape having said first and second support member secured on opposite sides.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A wrist rest device as set forth in claim 2 wherein said means supporting said slide rod comprises: first and second spaced support member; and a base member of generally rectangular shape having said first and second support member secured on opposite sides.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
A wrist rest device as set forth in claim 3 wherein each of said support members comprises: a support block rigidly secured to said base member; and a rotatable bracket secured to said support block and adjustably supporting said slide rod at a selected height above said base member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
A wrist rest device as set forth in claim 4 wherein each of said support members comprises: a support block rigidly secured to said base member; and a rotatable bracket secured to said support block and adjustably supporting said slide rod at a preselected height above said base member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
65 words
A wrist rest device for use with an operator's keyboard, comprising: a base member for rigid positioning relative to said keyboard; at least one block rotatable about a vertical axis while secured on said base member and supporting a slide rod extending generally parallel to said base member; and a roller positioned on said slide rod for slidable and rotatable movement while giving wrist support.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
65 words
A wrist rest device for use with an operator's keyboard, comprising: a base member for rigid positioning relative to said keyboard; at least one block rotatable about a vertical axis while secured on said base member and supporting a slide rod extending generally parallel to said base member; and a roller positioned on said slide rod for slidable and rotatable movement while giving wrist support.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
56 words
A wrist rest device as set forth in claim 7 wherein said at least one rotatable block and roller comprises: first and second rotatable blocks each secured in spaced relationship on said base member in support of respective first and second slide rods; and first and second rollers positioned on respective first and second slide rods.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
50 words
A wrist rest device as set forth in claim 8 wherein said first and second rotatable blocks each comprise: a lower block secured in selected position on said base member; and an upper block rotatively secured to said lower block and supporting a respective slide rod in generally horizontal attitude.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
A wrist rest device as set forth in claim 9 wherein: each of said first and second rollers is formed around a linear bearing having slidable and rotative motion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
A wrist rest device as set forth in claim 8 wherein: each of said first and second rotatable blocks is extendable and retractable in height.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
A wrist rest device as set forth in claim 11 wherein: each of said first and second rotatable blocks is telescopically adjustable in height.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
55 words
A limb support device for use with a tactically operated machine, comprising: an elongated, round slide rod; first and second rollers slidably and rotatably retained on said slide rod in adjacent relationship, said rollers each presenting a relatively soft outer surface; and support means for adjustably positioning said slide rod rigidly relative to said machine.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
55 words
A limb support device for use with a tactically operated machine, comprising: an elongated, round slide rod; first and second rollers slidably and rotatably retained on said slide rod in adjacent relationship, said rollers each presenting a relatively soft outer surface; and support means for adjustably positioning said slide rod rigidly relative to said machine.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device as set forth in claim 13 which is further characterized to include: first and second linear bearing members axially supporting each of said first and second rollers.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device as set forth in claim 13 wherein said support means comprises: first and second support members each rigidly secured relative to said machine and supporting opposite ends of said slide rod.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device as set forth in claim 14 wherein said support means comprises: first and second support members each rigidly secured relative to said machine and supporting opposite ends of said slide rod.
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