Patents Assigned to Flex-Rest, LLC
  • Patent number: 5967058
    Abstract: A structure system includes a plurality of elements which mate along respective cooperating concave and convex ends. Each end has a constant common radius of curvature value and spans a predetermined included angle to provide infinitely variable articulation of mating elements within respective angular ranges. The system elements may be combined to form linear combinations as well as open and closed curves. The system is suitable for use as a work surface in classroom or office environments where the arrangement of elements may be varied readily to accommodate any number of users and floor plans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Assignee: Flex-Rest, LLC
    Inventors: Frederic C. Ambrose, David Hawley
  • Patent number: 5961231
    Abstract: The present invention is a device for mounting a keyboard to a base for positioning the keyboard in a backward tilted position and for use by a hand of an operator. The keyboard has a front end, a rear end, a plurality of keys each having an uppermost surface, and an uppermost keyplane defined by the uppermost surface of the keys. In one embodiment, the device comprises first and second bracket members engagable with the base. The device further comprises a support tray comprising a support surface and a keyboard stop member. The support surface has a front portion and a rear portion and is adapted to support the keyboard. The support tray is engaged with the first and second brackets such that the keyboard may be orientated in a backward tilted position which is defined by the rear end of the keyboard being disposed below the front end of the keyboard and the uppermost keyplane being tilted backwards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Assignee: Flex-Rest, LLC
    Inventor: Frederic C. Ambrose
  • Patent number: 5924807
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device adapted to mount to a desk for use with a computer keyboard, a mouse, or a system such as a laptop computer. In one embodiment, the device includes a stationary bracket attachable to the desk, a main housing in sliding engagement with the stationary bracket, and a keyboard support tray connected to the main housing and adapted to support the keyboard or laptop computer. The device further includes a palm rest and an optional mouse support tray. The elevation of the keyboard support tray, palm rest, and mouse support tray may be independently adjusted. The keyboard and mouse support trays may also be independently tilted to achieve a comfortable working configuration. A locking member may also be provided to secure the housing and keyboard support tray in a stored position under the desk to prevent theft or computer system operation by unauthorized persons. An anti-pry feature may also be provided for additional security.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Flex-Rest, LLC
    Inventors: Frederic C. Ambrose, David Hawley
  • Patent number: 5755410
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for positioning a computer mouse relative to a computer keyboard. The system comprises a keyboard support tray having a front portion, a rear portion, and a support surface which is adapted to support the keyboard. The system further comprises a palm rest connected to the front portion of the keyboard support tray. The system further comprises a pointing device positioning member having a support surface, a first end, and a second end. The first end of the pointing device positioning member is slidably disposed upon the wrist rest while the second end is slidably engaged with the rear portion of the keyboard support tray. In operation, the pointing device positioning member may be selectively moved about the wrist rest and the rear portion of the keyboard support tray to thereby position the computer mouse relative to the keyboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Assignee: Flex-Rest, LLC
    Inventors: Frederic C. Ambrose, David Hawley