Patents by Inventor Donald W. Calkins

Donald W. Calkins has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8570276
    Abstract: A computer keyboard with palm support surfaces, and controls providing mouse functions, added to each side of the keyboard. The palm support surfaces are downward sloping, and/or downward curved convex surfaces, on either side of the keyboard, descending from peaks near each top rear corner of the keyboard, laterally away from the keyboard, and towards the front of the keyboard. Outside edges of the palm support surfaces may narrow and curve inward toward the front of the keyboard to allow a more natural hand position. The controls include selection buttons, normally located on a mouse, to the left of the keyboard, and a positioning device normally located on a mouse, to the right of the keyboard, and are generally embedded to the rear of each palm support surface. The controls and palm support surfaces allow a more natural hand placement and avoid pressure on the carpal tunnel area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Inventor: Donald W. Calkins
  • Publication number: 20090060619
    Abstract: A computer keyboard with palm support surfaces, and controls providing mouse functions, added to each side of the keyboard. The palm support surfaces are downward sloping, and/or downward curved convex surfaces, on either side of the keyboard, descending from peaks near each top rear corner of the keyboard, laterally away from the keyboard, and towards the front of the keyboard. Outside edges of the palm support surfaces may narrow and curve inward toward the front of the keyboard to allow a more natural hand position. The controls include selection buttons, normally located on a mouse, to the left of the keyboard, and a positioning device normally located on a mouse, to the right of the keyboard, and are generally embedded to the rear of each palm support surface. The controls and palm support surfaces allow a more natural hand placement and avoid pressure on the carpal tunnel area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventor: Donald W. Calkins
  • Patent number: 5114286
    Abstract: An interchangeable cutting tool alignment and positioning system comprising, at least, a first tool segment and a second tool segment, said first tool segment comprising a male coupler means axially aligned with and concentric with an axis of rotation of said first tool segment, said second tool segment comprising a female coupler means aligned with and concentric with an axis of rotation of said second tool segment, said male coupler means which extends from an end of said first tool segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1992
    Inventor: Donald W. Calkins