Armrest Or Headrest Patents (Class 248/118)
  • Publication number: 20130048800
    Abstract: A head support made from an adjustable loop of bendable material comprising a top and a bottom portion, the bottom portion being connected to the top portion for supporting the top portion when the bottom portion is disposed against a user's chest. The top portion comprising two side portions, each side portion having a length sufficient to extend rearward from a user's chin at least as far as the user's cheekbone and at least partially extending above a bottom portion of the user's jaw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventors: Joseph L. Garcia, Lori Garcia
  • Patent number: 8330627
    Abstract: A keyboard includes a keyboard main body and a supporting apparatus. A first extending portion is extended from a sidewall of the keyboard main body. A number of keys are set on a top of the keyboard main body. A second extending portion is extended from a sidewall of the supporting apparatus and mounted to the first extending portion. A supporting device is set on a top of the supporting apparatus, opposite to the second extending portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Guang-Feng Ou
  • Publication number: 20120305715
    Abstract: The limb supporting system is an on the go wrist support pad that is designed to give the user cushion and support while free you move from PC to laptop, keyboard, gaming and mousing without pain and discomfort often associated with such movements. Made from soft stretchable elastic that conforms to any size wrist giving you total comfort during repetitive computer use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventor: Michael Ray Lucas
  • Patent number: 8321977
    Abstract: A feeding pillow is constructed of a pillow body that is generally defined by a medial region and two opposing arms. The medial region is configured to be placed near or adjacent a user's stomach, with the arms generally near or adjacent the user's sides. The pillow body has a top surface that is adapted to hold a baby and a bottom surface that is adapted to be placed on the user's lap. The pillow body further includes a fabric cover and a fill material disposed within the fabric cover. Also, a support member is removably positioned at or above one of surfaces such that one surface is more firm than the other surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: The Boopy Company, LLC
    Inventors: Jamie Kummerfeld, Paul Fair, Haley Gibbons, Clarice Bonzer
  • Patent number: 8282051
    Abstract: An armrest assembly for use with a first control device and a second control device arranged generally in a tandem configuration is disclosed herein. The armrest assembly includes, but is not limited to, a base member configured for mounting to the horizontal surface proximate the first control device in a position aligned with the first and the second control devices. The armrest assembly also includes an arm support member movably mounted to the base member. The arm support member is configured to move between a first position and a second position. The arm support member is configured to steady a user's arm when accessing the first control device when the arm support member is in the first position. The arm support member is further configured to steady the user's arm when accessing the second control device when the arm support member is in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Nutaro, Steven Grothe
  • Patent number: 8272600
    Abstract: A keyboard support having a generally flat keyboard supporting surface and a track extending along an outer periphery of the keyboard support. A mouse support has a generally flat mouse supporting surface and is coupled to the keyboard support by a track follower that engages the track for movement along the track. A coupling arm engages the track follower and allows pivoting of the mouse support with respect to the keyboard support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Workrite Ergonomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephan Copeland, Derek Timm
  • Publication number: 20120187255
    Abstract: A bionic and posture-correcting backrest for study, including a bracket body disposed at the rear of a desk via a mounting rack. An adjustable element is provided on a frame between the chest/abdomen and the desk edge as well as between the chin and lower part of abdomen (slightly above the thighs). The adjustable element is a fist distance away from the desk edge if a user sits on the chair with the correct sitting position. In this way, the “forward sitting position” and the “backward sitting position” or any sitting position therebetween can be achieved and meanwhile freely switched. The adjustable element ensures an appropriate space being formed between the head, eyes, neck, chest, waist, back, elbows and a desk/chair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventor: Guodou WU
  • Publication number: 20120174318
    Abstract: An adjustable support in the form of a headrest comprises a flexible arm (2) carrying a bifurcated branches (3a). The arm (82) is made up of identical segments (20) that can pivot in relation to each other. A wire (5) holds the arm (2) together and may be loosened by an adjusting mechanism (6) controlled by a knob (9). Partially cylindric surfaces (27, 29) on opposing ends (21, 22) of segments (20) have teeth-like projections extending transversely of the partially cylindric faces (27, 29) for mutual engagement and securing mutual position of adjacent segments (20). The adjustable support is thus able to carry greater loads than prior art adjustable supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: VERMUND LARSEN A/S
    Inventor: Michael Vestergaard
  • Publication number: 20120168575
    Abstract: A wristpad that is adapted to slide on a first surface while supporting a user's wrist on a second surface. The wristpad includes a material that molds itself to the user's wrist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: Ergowerx International LLC
    Inventor: Jack ATZMON
  • Publication number: 20120160972
    Abstract: A keyboard includes a support. The support includes two magnetic portions and a plurality of protrusions. The support massages and promotes blood circulation in the hands and wrists of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KANG WU, BO TIAN
  • Publication number: 20120145840
    Abstract: Horizontally movable arm pads are useful for, among other things, their ability to be ergonomically positioned. An arm pad comprises a pad cover and a pad pan and is attached to an arm support. In one embodiment, a pad is laterally movable with respect to the arm support. In another embodiment, a pad is capable of moving forwards and backwards. In yet another embodiment, a pad is capable of moving laterally and forwards and backwards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: Niels Diffrient, Emilian D. Cartis, Mark McKenna, Steven Remy
  • Publication number: 20120126071
    Abstract: A center armrest supporting structure for supporting a swivelable center armrest in a vehicle has an arm support which can be swiveled about a swivel axis into a lower use position and into an upper rest position. Console parts of the vehicle are connected to the arm support by bearing bolts. A stop bolt limits the swivel path of the arm support at least in the use position. A latching bolt prevents unintentional backward swiveling out of the use position and/or the rest position. A latching element has a sliding guide surface along which the stop bolt or the latching bolt slides when the arm support is swiveled A spring element is disposed between the frictional latching element and the bearing bolt, wherein the spring element produces a frictional force between the sliding guide surface and the stop bolt or the latching bolt, which counteracts the swivel movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventor: Matthias Mayer
  • Publication number: 20120119039
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for aiding in infant care. The device for aiding in infant care includes an upper body support unit that supports the upper body of an infant, a lower body support unit that supports the lower body of the infant with the legs of the infant being spread apart, and a stanchion that connects the upper body support unit to the lower body support unit. The device enables a guardian to easily take care of the infant while changing diapers, clothing the infant, washing the buttocks of the infant, or the like, with the infant standing up and with legs spread apart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventor: Jong Tae Kim
  • Publication number: 20120085870
    Abstract: An armrest for use by a pilot whilst operating a side stick inceptor has on its underside a number of secondary controls which can be operated when the side stick is not being used, the armrest then acting as a handgrip enabling the pilot to operate the secondary controls with a steady hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2010
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS plc
    Inventors: David John COOTE, Oliver Trevor Horton
  • Publication number: 20120080921
    Abstract: A medical support system for medical professionals performing procedures on patients. That medical support system includes adjustable support arms adjacent a patient headrest. The support arms are padded, have concave support surfaces, can freely rotate and pivot, but can also be locked in position via a ball-joint mechanism inside a housing. The ball joint has a compression cap with a conically shaped opening that aligns with a ball that receives a rod that connects to a support arm. Turning the compression cap induces a state of snugness achieved by friction between the ball, the compression cap and the housing. Loosening the compression cap allows rotational and angular positioning of the support arms. The compression cap has a knurled outer surface to assist a medical professional using the medical support system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventor: Antonio Vicente
  • Publication number: 20120068025
    Abstract: A mouse cradle that provides a computer user with the optimal position for operating a computer mouse. The mouse cradle allows for ergonomic placement of the mouse near the thigh of the user by attaching the mouse cradle to the user's chair. The present mouse cradle can be used on chairs with, and without, arm-rests. A vertical support allows for height adjustment and rotation in one plane, and a horizontal support allows for sideways adjustment and rotation in a second plane. A planar surface on top of the vertical support provides an operating area for the mouse, and the planar surface can be angled by the user to an optimal position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventor: Frederick L. Polli
  • Patent number: 8136777
    Abstract: It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide a mounting bracket for securing a video system behind a headrest including parallel support arms. The mounting bracket includes a rear support plate adapted for substantial vertical orientation for orienting a video system secured thereto in an orientation facing the passengers seated within the rear seat of a vehicle. The rear support plate includes a front surface to which the video system is secured, a rear surface which ultimately faces the rear surface of the headrest, a top edge, a bottom edge and first and second lateral side edges. First and second attachment members extend rearwardly from the rear support plate. The first attachment member includes a top horizontal plate connected to a bottom horizontal plate. The second attachment member includes a top horizontal plate connected to a bottom horizontal plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Audiovox Corporation
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Brawner
  • Publication number: 20120062010
    Abstract: A head rest for a seat assembly includes a rotation mechanism that allows the head rest to rotate with respect to the seat assembly. The rotation mechanism may allow the head rest to incline when in a raised position to provide clearance for an occupant seated in the seat assembly. The rotation mechanism also may allow the head rest to rotate outward from the seat assembly when in a lowered position to displace the occupant with respect to the seat assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY
    Inventors: Allen W. Holmes, Aleksandar D. Malusev, Robert A. Wilson, Brian S. Holder, Rebecca L. Pennington, Michael S. Demianenko, Kenneth C. Farkas
  • Patent number: 8125775
    Abstract: A thin type mouse includes a main body and a finger ring. The main body has a top surface and a bottom surface. The finger ring is removably attached to the top surface of the main body. The finger ring not only can prevent the user's palm from sliding off the main body, but also can force the user's palm to rest on the top surface of the main body. Therefore, the user's hand is not easily tired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Giga-Byte Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yin Yu Lin, Shu I Chen
  • Patent number: 8105212
    Abstract: An exercise ring with properties ideally suited for exercising by a user sitting at a desk or work station is disclosed. The exercise ring is nested within the outer rim of a computer mouse pad such that a user may easily remove the device and use it while seated at a desk or work station and serves the second function as a wrist rest when mounted on the mouse pad. The exercise ring is made of elastic material that exhibits high visco-elastic properties when being manually stretched and contracted. The unique visco-elastic properties cause the exercise ring to exert a larger force on the user's muscles when the ring is being stretched and a smaller force is exerted on the user's muscles while the ring is being contracted. This combination of exercise ring properties has been found to provide an optimum work out when exercising in a confined space and reduces the chance of the user being impacted by an accidentally released exercise ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Inventor: Manuel Eduardo Tellez
  • Publication number: 20120007334
    Abstract: An arm support, comprising an arm supporting element, connected via a connecting device with a lift device, wherein the arm supporting element has a longitudinal direction between a front end and a rear end and is connected via a tilting axis (E) with the connecting device, which tilting axis (E), in top plan view, is situated between the front end and the rear end, wherein the lift device comprises compensation means for bearing the weight of the arm support and a load borne thereon, in particular an arm of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: Exact Dynamics B.V.
    Inventors: Henricus Johannes Adrianus Stuijt, Gijs Kramer, Gerardus Richardus Bernardus Engelina Römer
  • Publication number: 20110309212
    Abstract: The present invention provides an orthopedic wrist rest where accessories and extensions are reversibly attached, to provide heat, vibration, or structural aspects as light, fans or ionizers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: Salvatore Guerrieri, Christopher C. Papadopoullos
  • Patent number: 8079553
    Abstract: A peripheral device support assembly. The peripheral device support assembly includes two detachable armrest and support tray adapted to be attached to each arm of an office chair. The detachable armrest and support tray includes a mount for securing the armrest support unit to a chair arm and a first portion hingedly attached to the mount for allowing the first portion to swivel in relation to the mount. The detachable armrest and support tray also includes a second portion pivotally connected to the second portion such that the first portion folds back over a second portion for storage. A tray spans the distance between the second portion of each detachable armrest and support tray to provide additional workspace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Inventor: Steve Martin
  • Publication number: 20110303802
    Abstract: An armrest assembly for use with a first control device and a second control device arranged generally in a tandem configuration is disclosed herein. The armrest assembly includes, but is not limited to, a base member configured for mounting to the horizontal surface proximate the first control device in a position aligned with the first and the second control devices. The armrest assembly also includes an arm support member movably mounted to the base member. The arm support member is configured to move between a first position and a second position. The arm support member is configured to steady a user's arm when accessing the first control device when the arm support member is in the first position. The arm support member is further configured to steady the user's arm when accessing the second control device when the arm support member is in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Nutaro, Steven Grothe
  • Patent number: 8072748
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a casing, a key, a loudspeaker, a soft insulating material, and an actuating unit. The key is disposed at the casing. The loudspeaker is embedded into the casing flatly. The soft insulating material covers the casing and the loudspeaker. The actuating unit is coupled to the key and the loudspeaker, and it actuates the loudspeaker to protrude from the casing in response to an actuation of the key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Pegatron Corporation
    Inventors: Martijn Baller, Meng-Hsuan Shih, Chi-Chen Lin, Chien-Hsu Hou, Yen-Liang Chen, Chia-Ying Lee, Wei-Chun Chien, Yung-Chie Huang, Jia-Rong Lin, Ching-Hao Yu
  • Patent number: 8061668
    Abstract: A keyboard, mouse, and wrist support arrangement with a pivotable transverse member, first and second elongate rails in combination with slide rails for slidably receiving the first and second elongate rails for retaining the pivotable transverse member for extension and retraction and for pivoting about a lateral pivot axis, a keyboard support plate retained relative to the pivotable transverse member, and a keyboard wrist support retained relative to the keyboard support plate. A mouse support plate, which can be independently moveable in relation to the keyboard support plate, can be retained relative to the pivotable transverse member, and a mouse wrist support retained relative to the mouse support plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Inventor: Sava Cvek
  • Publication number: 20110278403
    Abstract: An expandable armrest of a wheel chair includes a fixed part having a first pivotal portion which includes a first pivotal hole. A movable part is pivotably connected to the first pivotal portion of the fixed part by its second pivotal portion. A first transverse hole and a second transverse hole are defined in the second pivotal portion. A slide member is slidably inserted into the slots of the second pivotal portion and has an inclined hole in which an engaging member is engaged. The engaging member has a first end and a second end. A trace that the engaging member moves in the inclined hole constantly intersects a trace that the first end moves in the first transverse hole and a trace that the second end moves in the second transverse hole, such that the movable part is positioned by controlling the movement of the slide member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: KARMA MEDICAL PRODUCTS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: CHIH-CHUAN YANG
  • Publication number: 20110272962
    Abstract: An armrest is provided including a flexible skin overlying at least a portion of a substrate member, the skin coupled to substrate member, the flexible skin and the substrate member defining a cavity there between and an opening along one edge, and a foam bun insertable in the cavity to form the armrest, wherein the foam bun comprises a first foam portion which the flexible skin overlies and a second foam carrier portion which closes off the opening. The first foam portion has a hardness that is less than the hardness of said second foam carrier portion, the foam bun further including an integrally formed locking flange to engage with an edge of the substrate and an integrally formed skin lock to engage with an edge of the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: International Automotive Components Group North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles D. Bailey, Jay Murdock, Richard Blue
  • Publication number: 20110266411
    Abstract: An ergonomically balanced arm support system to counterbalance the weight of the human arm is described. The arm support system includes a fastening mechanism, a vertical sliding support attached to the fastening mechanism, and an adjustable counterbalancing device which includes a tension wire. The adjustable counterbalancing device is attached to the vertical sliding support by an attachment mechanism. The arm support system further includes a horizontal pivoting support arm which includes a segment, a human arm support, and a vertical sliding mechanism. The vertical sliding mechanism includes a wire attachment, and the tension wire of the adjustable counterbalancing device is attached to the wire attachment of the vertical sliding mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventors: David Silverberg, Howard Silverberg, Aaron Silverberg, Edward Silverberg
  • Patent number: 8042775
    Abstract: A support for the head and neck of a person seated at a desk. The support is adjustable in three dimensions and includes a base, a joint removably attached to the base in a slidable engagement, a vertical arm configured with an offset vertical axis, a ball joint, a chin mount adapted to rotate on the ball joint, a hand-turnable bolt configured to prevent rotation of the chin mount on the spherical ball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Inventor: Juan M. Gallegos
  • Patent number: 8040667
    Abstract: A portable, sturdy LCD TV is disclosed. The LCD TV is further constructed as a waterproof device and is equipped with an antenna so that the LCD TV, in addition to be used indoors as a computer monitor or TV, is also suitable for outdoor use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Litemax Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Tien Deng Yang
  • Patent number: 8016250
    Abstract: A portable ergonomic workstation that is substantially a multiple purpose apparatus with applicable uses for small electronic repair, costume jewelry, factory assembly, hobbyists, craft workers, the physically challenged, etc. It includes a support frame that is attached to an arm rest base with an arm rest pad while accommodating multiple removable adjustable attachments that secure working materials. The apparatus allows optimal positioning of the upper body and the secured working materials. In one embodiment, the arm rest base attaches to incline extensions in an adjustable elevated pivotable position over the frame and attachments. This embodiment can also function as a standalone apparatus without attachments, in conjunction with existing non-ergonomic apparatuses or working materials. In another embodiment when a height adjustment is not desired or efficient the the support frame does not include the incline extensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Inventor: Daniel Wayne Mead
  • Patent number: 8007061
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may provide a storage panel guiding device, which is configured to dampen movement of a storage panel movement using magnetic attractive force to thereby reduce damper friction. The storage panel guiding device of the present invention comprises the following: a magnetic damper including a first magnetic body, a second magnetic body and a thin plate interposed therebetween; a storage panel to which the first magnetic body is attached; a guide panel to which the second magnetic body is attached; a slide rail having a slot in which the guide panel can move; and a storage case accommodating the magnetic damper, the storage panel and the guide panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Medison Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jung Sik Song
  • Publication number: 20110186698
    Abstract: A portable arm rest with a container holder and, more particularly, a portable arm rest having an flexible counterweight such an internal bladder that contains a material, such as a fluid, that both stabilizes the arm rest and readily conforms the arm rest to different uniform or undulating supporting surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventor: Joseph A. McDonnell
  • Publication number: 20110140496
    Abstract: There is disclosed herein a hinge assembly comprising a mandrel having a longitudinal axis. A first arm is rotationally fixed relative to the mandrel and extends from one end of the mandrel generally transverse to the longitudinal axis. A second arm is rotatably connected relative to the mandrel about the longitudinal axis and extends from the opposite end of the mandrel generally transverse to the longitudinal axis. A coil spring is sleeved over and snugly surrounds the mandrel. Relative rotation of the first arm and the second arm in an opposite direction tightens the spring around the mandrel. Tightening of the spring generates resistance to relative rotation of the first arm and the second arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: King Furniture (Australia) Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: David Russell King, Steven Leonard Higgs
  • Patent number: 7959231
    Abstract: A dual plane armrest includes upper and lower forearm supports that overlap to permit respective use by neighbors. The upper support may be cut-away at the rear to accommodate the elbow of the user of the lower support. The upper forearm support is disposed above the lower forearm support partially or completely. The dual plane armrest provides increased lateral space for neighbors without increasing lateral seat pitch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Inventor: James Shing Hin Lee
  • Publication number: 20110133042
    Abstract: The armrest for manicures is a device supporting the arm and hand during a manicure procedure and includes an elongate container having a profile configured as an isosceles triangle. The container is provided with a removable cap at one end. When filled with warm water, the container will function as an armrest for a person receiving a manicure and also provide warmth to the supported hand and arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventor: LORI A. LUNDEEN
  • Publication number: 20110127391
    Abstract: A portable head rest stand for a person sitting in a chair which includes a 4-wheeled base member positioned adjacent to the chair. An adjustable pedestal is mounted upright on the 4-wheeled base member. An adjustable head support assembly is mounted on a top end ring adjuster of the pedestal to receive a head of the person sitting on the chair. A joint allows the upper part stem of the pedestal to incline or recline from the lower part stem. Two adjustable knobs are used to tighten the upper part incline or decline in a customized angle from the lower part stem so the sitting person can have the best fit in inclined or declined angled positions. Arm rest is mounted on the pedestal to receive hands of the person sitting on the chair. An adjustable chest rest can also be mounted to the pedestal, to receive a chest of the person sitting on the chair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventor: Althea McDonald
  • Publication number: 20110127390
    Abstract: An upper body appendage support apparatus having an articulating parallelogram support structure connected to an articulating upper body appendage support structure, the latter accommodating a user's forearm, wrist, and/or heel-of-hand. The apparatus analogously jointed to the human arm and moving synchronously therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventor: Garrett W. Brown
  • Patent number: 7946551
    Abstract: A keyboard, mouse, and wrist support arrangement with a pivotable transverse member, first and second elongate rails in combination with slide rails for slidably receiving the first and second elongate rails for retaining the pivotable transverse member for extension and retraction and for pivoting about a lateral pivot axis, a keyboard support plate retained relative to the pivotable transverse member, and a keyboard wrist support retained relative to the keyboard support plate. A mouse support plate, which can be independently moveable in relation to the keyboard support plate, can be retained relative to the pivotable transverse member, and a mouse wrist support retained relative to the mouse support plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Inventor: Sava Cvek
  • Patent number: 7948472
    Abstract: A scroll function is performed by a horizontally rotating disk-shaped or ring-shaped scroll plate. when the peripheral portion is pressed down, the scroll plate is inclined such that the pressure portion becomes the lowest level and it is possible to assign a fixed function at a position to be pressed down. A left click button is provided in the middle of the scroll plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Inventor: Tosiki Namiki
  • Patent number: 7934687
    Abstract: An appendage elevation support structure is disclosed. The appendage elevation support structure includes a platform defining a central axis. A plurality of legs is secured to the platform in a substantially radial configuration about the central axis to support the platform above a surface. A frame having a plurality of support members is carried by the platform. A plurality of slings is carried and supported by the frame. The slings are adapted to cooperate to cradle and support a human appendage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Inventors: Richard A. Crook, Jennifer L. Crook
  • Publication number: 20110095142
    Abstract: An anatomic support for hand and wrist includes a body having an upper surface, a side surface and an inferior surface. The upper surface has a shape that enables a user that operates a keyboard or the like to place his/her hand on said upper surface so as to have his/her wrist and hand permanently and anatomically supported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: Lecy Maria Vasconcelos QUIROGA, Ricardo da Cunha FONTES, Marco Aurelio Lopes RAMALHO, Mario Luiz Novaes AVILA
  • Patent number: 7926429
    Abstract: An angle-adjustable heat-dissipating pad for a portable computer conforms to the ergonomics and includes: a plate provided with a guiding slot and fixing troughs, both sides of the guiding slot being provided with a plurality of positioning regions; a support provided with a positioning post, the positioning post passing through the guiding slot with the support being detachably assembled in the guiding slot of the plate to support the plate; and a supporting pad passing through the fixing trough and connected to the bottom of the plate, thereby preventing the articles on the plate form sliding. With the positioning post of the support being positioned in the positioning region in a multi-stage manner, the plate on the support can be positioned at a plurality of angles. Furthermore, the supporting pad can support the elbow of a user and conform to the ergonomics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Cooler Master Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chia-Jung Wu
  • Publication number: 20110057088
    Abstract: The invention is directed multipurpose support device for supporting an item such as a laptop computer or a book. The support device has a base that is adapted to be coupled to a structural support, such as a mobile cart, a desk, a sofa or a wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventors: Shih-Hsiang Hsu, Eric C. Luo
  • Patent number: 7866613
    Abstract: The claimed invention provides an apparatus and system for mounting a wheelchair arm pad to a wheelchair that provides a high degree of support and adjustability such that it can be used with wheelchairs from a wide variety of different manufacturers. In order to provide this custom fit, the claimed invention provides for a single point mounting system having elevation, articulation, depth, and width adjustability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: The Comfort Companies, Inc.
    Inventor: David Cramer
  • Patent number: 7861984
    Abstract: An anatomical support for hand and wrist is provided. A first embodiment relates to a support for hand and wrist provided with a protruding region, which serves as an anatomical abutment for the central region of the palm of the hand of a user. The remaining parts of the upper surface of the support anatomically accommodate both the wrist and the remaining regions of the anterior portion of the palm of the hand of said user. A second embodiment relates to a support provided with an upper portion made of a substantially elastic material. There is a hollow between the upper part of the inferior portion and the internal portion of the upper portion, and said hollow is filled up with a highly viscous and nearly solid buttery substance, which enables he upper portion to by shaped by pressure to fit both the wrist and the hand of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: De Sousa Freitas, Eduardo Luis Bueno
    Inventor: Lecy Maria Vasconcelos Quiroga
  • Publication number: 20100300798
    Abstract: A substantially non-elastic incompressible composition, which substantially does not quickly self-level under standard operating conditions, includes: a suspending agent which reacts substantially as a solid when subjected to forces below a critical force, and which becomes substantially flowable when subjected to forces above said critical force; ceramic microparticulates dispersed within the suspending agent; flexible-walled microparticulates dispersed within the suspending agent; and celled macroparticulates dispersed within the suspending agent. The composition provides an incident energy absorbing property. The incident energy may include sound energy, and the microparticulates and macroparticulates may convert some of the sound energy into heat, or may diffract the sound energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: SEREFLEX GROUP LLC
    Inventor: Joel Sereboff
  • Patent number: 7834851
    Abstract: A new computer mouse is disclosed to prevent strain injuries to the hand and wrist and prevent or alleviate the symptoms associated with Carpel Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) for those who are repetitive users of computer mouse devices. The mouse is designed to leave the carpal tunnel of a user of the mouse substantially open, thus precluding tunnel narrowing and the symptoms resulting therefrom. The mouse is also designed to maximize comfort of the user, alleviate wrist bend associated with use of the mouse, and is adaptable to different size hands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Senduzy Corp.
    Inventors: Wlodzimierz Fidali, Robert T. Logan
  • Patent number: 7823843
    Abstract: The invention relates to a surgical armrest, comprising an arm support and a carrying structure for the arm support. The carrying structure has a base and at least one pivot arm which at one end is articulated on the base so as to pivot about an at least approximately horizontal pivot axis and at the other end is connected to the arm support, such that a pivoting of the at least one pivot arm about the pivot axis causes a height adjustment of the arm support. The at least one pivot arm is assigned a control mechanism which alternately permits a fixing and pivoting of the at least one pivot arm in the downward direction and in the upward direction. The control mechanism has at least one bar which is movable, at least in its longitudinal direction, upon pivoting of the at least one pivot arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Martin Oberlaender, Michael Sauer