Patents by Inventor Leslie Palmatier Christensen

Leslie Palmatier Christensen 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: 6311939
    Abstract: An integrated mouse pad and wrist and arm support which can be attached to a desk chair and which provides support for both the wrist and arm of a computer operator. The device provides a support arm with a mouse pad at one end and enables the user's wrist and arm to rest at approximately the same level as the mouse pad. Use of the device reduces stress to the wrist, arm, shoulder and neck during use of the mouse. The device is attached to the chair by an attachment member, the height of which can be adjusted as desired by the operator. The angular position of the support arm with respect to the operator can be adjusted to a selected ergonomic position. In one embodiment, the length of the support arm can be adjusted to a selected ergonomic position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Inventor: Leslie Palmatier Christensen
  • Patent number: 5918840
    Abstract: An integrated mouse pad and wrist and arm support which can be attached to a desk chair and which provides support for both the wrist and arm of a computer operator. The device provides a support arm with a mouse pad at one end and enables the user's wrist and arm to rest at approximately the same level as the mouse pad. Use of the device reduces stress to the wrist and arm during use of the mouse. The device is attached to the underside of the seat of the chair by an attachment member, the height of which can be adjusted as desired by the operator. The angular position of the support arm with respect to the operator can be adjusted to a selected ergonomic position. In one embodiment, the length of the support arm can be adjusted to a selected ergonomic position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Inventor: Leslie Palmatier Christensen
  • Patent number: 5727759
    Abstract: An integrated mouse pad and wrist and arm support which can be attached to an armless desk chair and which provides support for both the wrist and arm of a computer operator. The device provides a support arm with a mouse pad at one end and enables the user's wrist and arm to rest at the same level as the mouse pad. Use of the device reduces stress to the wrist and arm during use of a mouse. The device is detachably attached to a support column which supports the seat of the chair, and the height of the device can be adjusted as desired by the operator. The angular position of the device with respect to the operator can be adjusted to a selected ergonomic position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Inventor: Leslie Palmatier Christensen