Patents Assigned to Fox Bay Industries, Inc.
  • Patent number: 5183230
    Abstract: A keyboard support is provided for use with computer keyboards. The keyboard support includes a foam covered baseplate that securely positions and cushions the keyboard. A wrist support is attached to the baseplate along the front edge of the baseplate. The wrist support includes a neoprene foam core covered by a friction resistive fabric. The padded feature of the wrist support cushions the operator's wrists which can help in preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). A first version of the keyboard support includes a wrist support of a fixed height to positoin the wrists at a level and horizontal plane when the fingers are positioned over the keys of the keyboard. The level positioning of the wrists is also important in preventing CTS. A second version of the keyboard support includes a vertically adjustable wrist support which may be adjusted in height to adapt the support to any sized keyboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1993
    Assignee: Fox Bay Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne E. Walker, Grant A. Walker