Patents by Inventor Glenn Hogle

Glenn Hogle 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: 6887004
    Abstract: A keyboard support platform includes a lower plate and an upper plate connected thereto. A bladder is disposed between the upper plate and the lower plate. The bladder is inflatable and deflatable to pivot the upper plate with respect to the lower plate. The keyboard support platform can be attached to an articulated arm that extends from a desk. A keyboard, a mouse, or both can be placed on the support platform. While using the keyboard or mouse that is placed on the support platform, a user must follow the cyclical motion of the support platform. This slight motion causes the user's hands and wrists to move which reduces the risk of developing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Active Input Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Glenn Hogle, Michael Roeder, Sherri Hogle
  • Patent number: 6579022
    Abstract: A keyboard support platform includes a keyboard support plate hingedly attached to a base. A motorized drive assembly or an inflatable bladder urges the keyboard support plate to move from a position below horizontal, through a horizontal position, to a position above horizontal. A computer keyboard may be placed on the keyboard support plate. Accordingly, as the keyboard support plate moves the keyboard will also move. While a user is typing, he or she will have to follow the motion of the keyboard thereby causing the position of his or her wrist to continuously change. As such, the risk of developing computer-related hand and wrist injuries such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, tendinitis, and static muscle fatigue from keeping the wrist motionless while typing for extending periods of time is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: Active Input Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Glenn Hogle, Michael Roeder, Sherri Hogle