Abstract: An embodiment includes a system comprising: an outer conduit; a shape memory polymer (SMP) foam; a metal backbone including: (a)(i) a first portion that extends from the SMP foam proximal end to the SMP foam distal end and which is generally covered by the SMP foam, and (a)(ii) a distal portion that extends distally from the SMP foam distal end and which is not covered by the SMP foam; wherein: (b)(i) SMP foam and the metal backbone are both included within the outer conduit adjacent to the outer conduit distal end; (b)(ii) the metal backbone distal portion transitions from a secondary shape that is uncoiled to a primary shape that is coiled; and (b)(iii) the metal backbone distal portion is in the metal backbone distal portion secondary shape and is located between the SMP foam distal end and the distal end of the outer conduit.

Abstract: Desk-mounted computer workstation modules are disclosed consisting of 1) a computer monitor support structure that affixes to an existing desk or other floor-supported platform, and 2) an extended work surface that partially surrounds the support structure at the rear and the user at the front of the surface. The support structure module extends beyond the back of the platform to which it is affixed, while providing variable tilt and functional stability for the work surface module through height-adjusting linkage. The work surface provides maximum unbroken work area for users while also providing continuous arm support that reduces user fatigue and injury.