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Computer terminal support and hand rest
Assignee: Joseph J. Berke
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Filing: 1989-10-02
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Granted: 1991-03-19
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Expires: 2009-10-02
Abstract
Abstract A computer terminal support and hand rest to be placed on a desk top and interposed between the computer terminal and a computer operator as well as being interposed between the computer terminal and the desk top. The computer terminal support provides a hand rest for supporting the hands of the computer operator both during use of the computer terminal and during rest intervals. In a preferred embodiment, the support also includes a conductive portion for draining static charges from the computer terminal operator to prevent circuit damage and erroneous command signals to the computer and to prevent electrical shock to the operator. Several embodiments of the support are disclosed including alternate structures for providing a static discharge path, alternate structures for supporting the hands and alternate structures for supporting the computer terminal. In addition, some embodiments include a trough into which the fingers of the computer operator may be placed during rest intervals and the trough also functions as a receptacle for pens, pencils and the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph J. Berke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:50
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B21/00; A47B21/03; A47B21/0371; H; H05; H05F; H05F3/00; H05F3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A computer terminal, .[.keyboard or the like,.]. and a computer terminal support adapted to be placed on a desk top .[.or the like,.]. the desk top being of the type having a generally flat upper surface terminating in a forward edge, the computer terminal support comprising: a first generally flat section to be interposed between the desk top and the computer terminal, said first generally flat section adapted to extend generally parallel to the desk top essentially the same width as the computer terminal; and a second section .[.attached.]. .Iadd.immovably fixed relative .Iaddend.to said first section, said second section adapted to be interposed between the computer terminal and a computer terminal operator in close proximity to the computer terminal; said second section extending side-to-side an amount generally the same as the width of the computer terminal; said second section being at least partly positioned in a plane different from the plane of said first generally flat section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A computer terminal, .[.keyboard or the like,.]. and a computer terminal support adapted to be placed on a desk top .[.or the like,.]. the desk top being of the type having a generally flat upper surface terminating in a forward edge, the computer terminal support comprising: a first generally flat section to be interposed between the desk top and the computer terminal, said first generally flat section adapted to extend generally parallel to the desk top essentially the same width as the computer terminal; and a second section .[.attached.]. .Iadd.immovably fixed relative .Iaddend.to said first section, said second section adapted to be interposed between the computer terminal and a computer terminal operator in close proximity to the computer terminal; said second section extending side-to-side an amount generally the same as the width of the computer terminal; said second section being at least partly positioned in a plane different from the plane of said first generally flat section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said second section includes an elongated tubular member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said first section and said second section are integrally formed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said first section and said second section are attached to the computer terminal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said first section includes a pair of parallel spaced apart members each of which is secured to said second section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said first generally flat section extends outwardly of said desk top forward edge.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
57 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said computer terminal has a plurality of feet depending downwardly from the bottom thereof and said computer terminal support includes apertures therethrough so that the computer terminal feet extend through said apertures thereby maintaining the computer terminal level relative to the generally flat upper surface of the desk top.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said second section includes a U-shaped member, said U-shaped member including first and second portions interconnected by an intermediate portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said first generally flat section is secured to said computer terminal.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said second section includes a stop member against which the front of said computer terminal may be aligned.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said second section includes a trough for the storage of pens, pencils, erasers and the like.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said second section includes a generally Z-shaped member including first and second generally parallel portions interconnected by an inclined portion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said second section includes a bulbous portion for supporting the hands of a computer terminal operator. .Iadd.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said second section extends vertically upwardly from said first section. .Iaddend.
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