CA2299998A1 - Adjustable and detachable mouse pad support and keyboard support having the same - Google Patents

Adjustable and detachable mouse pad support and keyboard support having the same Download PDF

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CA2299998A1
CA2299998A1 CA002299998A CA2299998A CA2299998A1 CA 2299998 A1 CA2299998 A1 CA 2299998A1 CA 002299998 A CA002299998 A CA 002299998A CA 2299998 A CA2299998 A CA 2299998A CA 2299998 A1 CA2299998 A1 CA 2299998A1
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support
connector arm
keyboard
mouse pad
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Craig L. Vanderheide
David H. Hodge
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Workrite Ergonomics LLC
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Knape and Vogt Manufacturing Co
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02—Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/0202—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the input device
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/033—Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor
    • G06F3/039—Accessories therefor, e.g. mouse pads
    • G06F3/0395—Mouse pads
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S248/00—Supports
    • Y10S248/917—Video display screen support
    • Y10S248/918—Ancillary device support associated with a video display screen

Abstract

A mouse pad support is adapted for mounting to a keyboard support having a platform adapted to support a computer mouse, a connector arm adapted for mounting to the keyboard support, and a joint mounting the connector arm to the platform for swivel movement of the platform with respect to the connector arm about a generally vertical axis for adjustably mounting the connector arm to the platform so that the platform can be adjustably positioned relative to the keyboard support. In another aspect, the mouse pad support has a connector adapted to removably mount the connector arm to a complementary-configured pocket in the keyboard support without the use of tools. In an additional aspect, a keyboard support can have an adjustable mouse pad support mounted thereto having a first platform adapted to support a keyboard and having a pocket with at least one retainer therein. A second platform is adapted to support a computer mouse and a connector arm extends between and mounted to the first and second platforms which detachably mounts the connector arm to the first platform and adjustably mount the second platform to the connector arm. The second platform can thereby be adjusted relative to the first platform and the second platform can be removed from the first platform by dismounting the connector arm from the first platform.
CA002299998A 1999-03-05 2000-03-03 Adjustable and detachable mouse pad support and keyboard support having the same Expired - Lifetime CA2299998C (en)

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