Patents by Inventor James P. Baranowski

James P. Baranowski 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: 5833180
    Abstract: A computer mouse operation pad and forearm support assembly for providing forearm and wrist support to a user operating a computer mouse on a computer mouse operation pad from a sitting position, the assembly compromising (i) an integrated unit formed by joining a computer mouse operation pad to a forearm support in such a manner that a front region is defined by the computer mouse operation pad, a back region is defined by the forearm support, and a middle region is defined by the natural repose of the wrist of the user when the forearm of the user is resting upon the forearm support while the user is operation the computer mouse on the computer mouse operation pad, and (ii) a clamp for attaching the assembly to a worksurface having top, front and bottom surfaces, the integrated unit attached rotatively to the clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: The Mousebar Company
    Inventor: James P. Baranowski
  • Patent number: 5255478
    Abstract: Workstations with the look and feel of millwork but with the flexibility of systems furniture comprise modules constructed from a relatively few number of elements. The modules are based on several basic geometries, and comprise a horizontal work surface, a forward support panel assembly, and end panel assemblies. In addition, each module can be equipped with transactional shelves and various accessories, e.g. pull-out writing shelves and pencil drawers, drawer pedestals, courtesy shelves, lighting, etc. The elements of the modules are constructed from durable materials that are easy to maintain and clean. Certain embodiments of these workstations are particularly well adapted for use in health care settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Assignee: Bay View Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Baranowski, Daniel J. De Vries, Gene T. Plitt