Patents by Inventor Joshua Olson

Joshua Olson 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: 7701443
    Abstract: An ergonomic computer mouse is provided. The mouse has at least one signaling device that is positioned to accommodate a user's fingers when they are in a relaxed, nonextended state and the user's hand is resting on the mouse. The user may actuate a signaling device by exerting pressure on the signaling device in an upward direction, toward the rear of the mouse, or both. The mouse thus reduces fatigue on the user's hand and arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Joshua Olson
  • Publication number: 20060139331
    Abstract: An ergonomic computer mouse is provided. The mouse has at least one signaling device that is positioned to accommodate a user's fingers when they are in a relaxed, nonextended state and the user's hand is resting on the mouse. The user may actuate a signaling device by exerting pressure on the signaling device in an upward direction, toward the rear of the mouse, or both. The mouse thus reduces fatigue on the user's hand and arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventor: Joshua Olson
  • Patent number: 7006075
    Abstract: An ergonomic computer mouse is provided. The mouse has at least one signaling device that is positioned to accommodate a user's fingers when they are in a relaxed, nonextended state and the user's hand is resting on the mouse. The user may actuate a signaling device by exerting pressure on the signaling device in an upward direction, toward the rear of the mouse, or both. The mouse thus reduces fatigue on the user's hand and arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Micron Technology Inc.
    Inventor: Joshua Olson
  • Patent number: 6237997
    Abstract: An ergonomic work station is disclosed which is comprised of a chair, at least one keyboard section and at least one support assembly. Initially, the support assembly connects the chair to the keyboard section. The support assembly is also movable between a first orientation and a second orientation such that the keyboard section in the first orientation extends outward from the chair in a plane generally parallel to the floor, and the keyboard section in the second orientation extends downward in a plane generally perpendicular to the floor. A method of using an ergonomic work station is also disclosed comprising the acts of positioning at least one keyboard section in a first orientation, wherein the keyboard section is positioned so as to extend generally horizontally outward from a user with the keys facing upwards when a user is using the workstation, and manipulating the keys on the at least one keyboard section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Micron Electronics, Inc.
    Inventor: Joshua Olson