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Keyboard positioning system
Assignee: FLEX-REST LLC
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Filing: 1995-08-04
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Granted: 1996-10-22
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Expires: 2015-08-04
Abstract
Abstract A keyboard positioning system in which the keyboard is positioned with its rear edge substantially lower than its forward, or operator edge in order that the operator might use the keyboard with the plane of the operator's hands parallel to, or below the line of the operator's forearm, thus reducing the incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome. A hand support bar is provided to support the operator's hands while keyboarding.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederic C. Ambrose
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 22:55
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B21/00; A47B21/03; A47B21/0314; A47B21/0371; B; B41; B41J; B41J5/00; B41J5/08; B41J5/10; B41J5/105; A47B2021/0307; A47B2021/0321; A47B2021/0335; H; H01; H01H; H01H2217/00; H01H2217/028; H01H2217/034
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A device for mounting a keyboard to a base, the keyboard having a front surface and a top surface, the device comprises: (a) a bracket mounted on the base; (b) a clamp comprising a front portion, a rear portion, and a support surface, said support surface being engagable with the keyboard, said rear portion being in closer proximity to the base than said front portion when said bracket is mounted on the base, said clamp being connected to said bracket and disposed such that said rear portion is disposed below said front portion; and (c) a hand support member being movably mounted on said clamp from a position at least substantially adjacent the front surface of the keyboard to a position above the top surface of the keyboard while said rear portion of said clamp is below said front portion of said clamp.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
143 words
A device for mounting a keyboard to a base, the keyboard having a front surface and a top surface, the device comprises: (a) a bracket mounted on the base; (b) a clamp comprising a front portion, a rear portion, and a support surface, said support surface being engagable with the keyboard, said rear portion being in closer proximity to the base than said front portion when said bracket is mounted on the base, said clamp being connected to said bracket and disposed such that said rear portion is disposed below said front portion; and (c) a hand support member being movably mounted on said clamp from a position at least substantially adjacent the front surface of the keyboard to a position above the top surface of the keyboard while said rear portion of said clamp is below said front portion of said clamp.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said bracket is secured to the base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said clamp is movably connected to said bracket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 3, wherein said clamp is rotatably connected to said bracket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said hand support member is movably connected to said clamp.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 5, wherein said hand support member is rotatably connected to said clamp.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said clamp comprises first and second clamp elements each comprising a front portion, a rear portion, and a support surface, each of said support surfaces being engagable with the keyboard.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 7, wherein said hand support member is movably connected to said first and second clamp elements.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 8, wherein said hand support member is rotatably connected to said first and second clamp elements.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 7, wherein said bracket comprises first and second bracket elements.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 10, wherein each of said first and second bracket elements comprise an elongated arm.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 11, wherein said first clamp element is connected to said first bracket element and said second clamp element is connected to said second bracket element.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device of claim 12, wherein said first clamp element is movably connected to said first bracket element and said second clamp element is movably connected to said second bracket element.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device of claim 13, wherein said first clamp element is rotatably connected to said first bracket element and said second clamp element is rotatably connected to said second bracket element.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 14, wherein said hand support member is movably connected to said first and second clamp elements.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 15, wherein said first and second bracket elements are each secured to the base.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 15, wherein said hand support member is rotatably connected to said first and second clamp elements.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 7, wherein each of said first and second clamp elements are in the shape of a channel.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
246 words
A device for mounting a keyboard to a base, the keyboard having a front surface and a top surface, the device comprises: (a) a first bracket member mounted on the base; (b) a second bracket member mounted on the base; (c) a first clamp member comprising a front portion, a rear portion, and a support surface, said support surface being engagable with the keyboard, said rear portion being in closer proximity to the base than said front portion when said first bracket member is mounted on the base, said first clamp member being connected to said first bracket member and disposed such that said rear portion is disposed below said front portion; (d) a second clamp member comprising a front portion, a rear portion, and a support surface, said support surface being engagable with the keyboard, said rear portion being in closer proximity to the base than said front portion when said first bracket member is mounted on the base, said second clamp member being connected to said second bracket member and disposed such that said rear portion is disposed below said front portion; and (e) a hand support member being movably mounted on said first and second clamp members from a position at least substantially adjacent the front surface of the keyboard to a position above the top surface of the keyboard while said rear portions of said first and second clamp members are below said front portions of said first and second clamp members.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
246 words
A device for mounting a keyboard to a base, the keyboard having a front surface and a top surface, the device comprises: (a) a first bracket member mounted on the base; (b) a second bracket member mounted on the base; (c) a first clamp member comprising a front portion, a rear portion, and a support surface, said support surface being engagable with the keyboard, said rear portion being in closer proximity to the base than said front portion when said first bracket member is mounted on the base, said first clamp member being connected to said first bracket member and disposed such that said rear portion is disposed below said front portion; (d) a second clamp member comprising a front portion, a rear portion, and a support surface, said support surface being engagable with the keyboard, said rear portion being in closer proximity to the base than said front portion when said first bracket member is mounted on the base, said second clamp member being connected to said second bracket member and disposed such that said rear portion is disposed below said front portion; and (e) a hand support member being movably mounted on said first and second clamp members from a position at least substantially adjacent the front surface of the keyboard to a position above the top surface of the keyboard while said rear portions of said first and second clamp members are below said front portions of said first and second clamp members.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 19, wherein said first bracket member comprises an elongated arm.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 19, wherein said first clamp member is in the shape of a channel.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 19, wherein said first bracket member is secured to the base.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 19, wherein said first clamp member is movably connected to said first bracket member.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 23, wherein said first clamp member is rotatably connected to said first bracket member.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 19, wherein said second clamp member is movably connected to said second bracket member.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 25, wherein said second clamp member is rotatably connected to said second bracket member.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 19, wherein said hand support member is movably connected to said first and second bracket members.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 27, wherein said hand support member is rotatably connected to said first and second bracket members.
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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) | 1999-10-22 | 2000-04-22 | 2000-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-10-22 | 2004-04-22 | 2004-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-10-22 | 2008-04-22 | 2008-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |