WO1999005062A1

WO1999005062A1 - Portable wrist support pad for use with computer input devices

Info

Publication number: WO1999005062A1
Application number: PCT/US1998/015106
Authority: WO
Inventors: Lip Huey Beh; Lip Leng Beh
Original assignee: Lip Huey Beh; Lip Leng Beh
Priority date: 1997-07-24
Filing date: 1998-07-22
Publication date: 1999-02-04

Abstract

A portable wrist support apparatus (10) for use with computer input devices such as computer mouses and keyboards is disclosed which comprises a wrist support pad (12) for reducing muscular strain on the wrist and forearm of a user, and means for detachably securing the wrist support pad (12) to the palmar side of the user's wrist while permitting the user's fingers, hand and wrist complete freedom to move within their natural range of motion. The wrist support pad (12) may be fabricated from a cushioning material such as foam rubber, sponge, dried/organic husk or down feathers. The wrist support pad (12) may also include an exterior lining (20) which may be air-tight, anti-static and water resistant for containing air and water as a cushioning material. The cushioning material elevates the user's wrist off a surface to a neutral position which eliminates stress incurred by the wrist and forearm during mouse usage and/or typing. The cushioning material of the wrist support pad (12) also serves to absorb the vibration of finger, wrist, hand and forearm movement which occurs while the user manipulates a computer mouse or operates a keyboard while typing.

Description

PORTABLE WRIST SUPPORT PAD FOR USE WITH COMPUTER INPUT DEVICES

Field Of The Invention

This invention relates to wrist support devices, and in particular, to a wrist

support pad to be worn by a user for supporting the user's wrist and reducing strain

thereon when operating a computer input device such as a mouse or a keyboard.

Background Of The Invention

With the ever growing popularity of the Internet, World Wide Web and

sophisticated softwares, more and more individuals are spending an increasing amount

of time in front of their computers for work and play. As a result, users have become

more and more concerned with comfort in using their computers as well as reducing

repetitive stress syndrome which results from extended and repetitive use of input devices

such as computer mouses, keyboards and touch pads. Additionally, as the computer has

become the center of the workplace tasks as far as their use for word processing,

communication via e-mails, generating spreadsheets and graphics capabilities, conducting

research and analysis, workers are spending increased amounts of time in front of the

computer typing and/or manipulating the computer mouse. Also, school children are

starting to use computers at an early age due to the need for information technology in

current work environments. Extended manipulation of a computer mouse or typing on

a keyboard can often result in pain and has also led to an increase in the incidences of

repetitive stress syndrome, most notably Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, a form of tendinitis

within the arms and wrists of a user of a computer, which results from stress in a

computer user's wrists and forearms, and sometimes extends to the shoulder, due to extended typing or manipulation of a computer mouse. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is often

quite painful and can be debilitating to the point of preventing computer use, causing loss

of time at work or even a permanent disability from ever again working with a computer

mouse or keyboard. Caφal Tunnel Syndrome is also one of the top workplace injuries

based on the Bureau of Labor and Statistics.

The prior art includes numerous devices for reducing or eliminating pain,

stress and the incidences of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome resulting from repetitive typing.

For instance, U.S. Pat. No. 5,193,771 discloses a wrist support which is designed to

maintain a typists hand, wrist and forearm in a neutral or aligned position using a

substantially rigid base member having an upper curved surface which partially conforms

with the typist's wrist. The base member includes an arm portion which extends forward

and upward from a front edge of the base member. The base member is fastened to the

user's wrist with a strap and is generally positioned under the user's palm to support the

user's hand without restricting the pivoting of the user's finger's during typing. This

device, however, is uncomfortable to many users who do not wish to arch their wrists

upward or to users who wish to have more mobility in their wrist movement during

typing. Furthermore, the wrist support is directed for use with immobile work station

devices such as keyboards and is prohibitive to the use of a computer mouse.

In U.S. Pat. No. 5,183,230 there is disclosed a keyboard support for use

with computer keyboards. The keyboard support includes a foam covered baseplate that

securely positions and cushions the keyboard. A padded wrist support is attached to the

baseplate along the front edge of the baseplate. This device, however, must be placed on

a surface close to the computer system or workstation and requires securing the keyboard to a baseplate which includes the padded wrist support for use only with the keyboard.

A similar device is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,356,099 which teaches a

wrist support system which is generally positioned on a base surface adjacent a keyboard

of a computer system or typewriter. This device included a support member having an

attached liquid containing wrist support pack mounted thereon. This device, however,

is also directed only for reducing pain and stress related to keyboard use. Since this

device is required to be positioned adjacent a keyboard, use with a computer mouse is

prohibited.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,131,614 is directed to a wrist rest support for supporting

a user's wrist during the performance of tasks involving repetitive motion with the hands

and fingers during operation of a keyboard or computer mouse. The wrist rest support

includes a base pad positioned partially under the keyboard and includes a section

extending away from the keyboard that has a top surface above the level of the keys for

supporting the wrists. The base pad may be separable from the base section so that base

pads of varying heights may be interchanged. The wrist rest support of this invention is,

however, large and is stationary for placement of a keyboard or computer mouse thereon.

As such, it can be used only with the keyboard and computer mouse of the computer

system to which it is placed under.

Accordingly, there is a need for a wrist support device for portable use

with a variety of computer mouses and keyboards and which eliminates the painful

vibrations and stress caused by repeated use of these computer input devices.

Furthermore, there is a need for a wrist support device for portable use with a variety of

computer mouses and keyboards and which is compact, lightweight, inexpensive and easy to manufacture.

Objects And Summary Of The Invention

It is thus a general object of the present invention to provide a wrist

support for reducing stress, strain and pain associated with repetitive and long term

manipulation of computer input devices.

A more specific object of the present invention is to provide an individual,

portable wrist support apparatus which is worn on a users forearm and includes a wrist

support pad positioned in the wrist region on the palmar side of the user's hand for

reducing stress, strain and pain associated with repetitive and long term manipulation of

a computer mouse or typing on a keyboard.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a portable wrist

support apparatus which is worn on a users forearm and includes a wrist support pad

positioned in the wrist region on the palmar side of the user's hand and which reduces

stress and strain on the user's hand, wrist and forearm by elevating the user's wrist into

a neutral plane when the user's wrist is naturally positioned on a surface while

manipulating or operating a computer input device.

It is an additional object of the present invention to provide a portable

wrist support apparatus having a wrist support pad positioned in the wrist region on the

palmar side of the user's hand and which is deformable so as to fit within the contour of

the user's wrist area.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a portable wrist

support apparatus which includes deformable securement means such that the wrist support apparatus can be worn by user's with different sized wrists.

It is still a further object of the present invention to provide a portable

wrist support apparatus to be worn on a user's wrist such that the user's fingers, hand and

wrist have freedom to move within their natural or desired range of motion.

It is still an additional object of the present invention to provide a portable

wrist support apparatus which is machine-washable (more hygienic), simple to

manufacture, compact, lightweight and inexpensive.

These and other objects of the invention are realized by providing a

portable wrist support apparatus for use with computer input devices such as computer

mouses and keyboards, and which comprises a wrist support pad for reducing muscular

strain on the wrist and forearm of a user, and means for detachably securing the wrist

support pad to the palmar side of the user's wrist. The wrist support pad is fabricated

from a cushioning material which elevates the user's wrist off a surface to a neutral

position which eliminates stress incurred by the wrist and forearm during mouse usage

and/or typing. The cushioning material of the wrist support pad also serves to absorb the

vibration of finger, wrist, hand and forearm movement which occurs while the user

manipulates a computer mouse or operates a keyboard while typing.

The wrist support pad may be fabricated from a variety of cushioning

materials, including sponge, foam, dried or organic husk, down or feathers. Additionally,

the wrist support pad may be provided with an exterior lining which may be inflated with

air or filled with a liquid so that the addition or removal of air or water renders the wrist

support pad capable of being inflated or filled to a particular height comfortable to

individual users. Securement means are provided which are attached to opposite sides of

the exterior surface of the wrist support pad. The securement means may be an elastic

or adjustable band or strap. Alternatively, the securement means may include Velcro®-

type hook and loop fasteners for mating engagement with each other. In use, the user

inserts his/her hand through the securement means and positions the wrist support pad

in the wrist region on the palmar side of the hand. In this position, the cushioning

material in the exterior pack of the wrist support pad conforms to the contour of the wrist

area to provide adequate support to the hand, wrist and forearm during manipulation of

a computer mouse and/or during typing, while at the same time permitting the user's

fingers, hand and wrist complete freedom to move within their natural range of motion.

In addition to providing support, the wrist support apparatus reduces muscular strain on

the hand, wrist, arm and shoulder of the user and lessens pain and discomfort associated

with long hours spent manipulating a computer mouse and/or typing on a keyboard.

Accordingly, medical treatment costs and time lost due to injury are reduced.

Since the wrist support apparatus is worn on an individual user's wrist, it

is portable and does not require the placement of wrist support systems at each personal

computer or workstation. As a result of the wrist support apparatus' light weight and

compactness, it can be easily stored and transported.

In alternative embodiments, the securement means and/or the wrist

support pad may be provided with pockets for containing money and keys, for example.

Additionally, the wrist support pad may be provided in a variety of colors and design

patterns and may also incorporate logos, characters, and marketing slogans. Furthermore,

the wrist support pad may be manufactured to be machine-washable with comfortable cotton-like material to the skin and/or may be provided with a water resistant exterior

lining such as when dried or organic husk, liquid or down feathers are used as the

cushioning material.

The above description sets forth rather broadly the more important

features of the present invention in order that the detailed description thereof that follows

may be understood, and in order that the present contributions to the art may be better

appreciated. Other objects and features of the present invention will become apparent

from the following detailed description considered in conjunction with the accompanying

drawings. It is to be understood, however, that the drawings are designed solely for the

puφoses of illustration and not as a definition of the limits of the invention, for which

reference should be made to the appended claims.

Detailed Description Of The Drawings

In the drawings in which like reference characters denote similar elements

throughout the several views:

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of the portable wrist support

apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 illustrates a top view of the portable wrist support apparatus shown

in FIG. 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 illustrates a side perspective view of the wrist support apparatus

according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 illustrates a top view of the portable wrist support apparatus shown

in FIG. 4 according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 5 illustrates a portable wrist support apparatus positioned on a user's

wrist and illustrating its positioning as a user operates a computer mouse;

FIG. 6 illustrates a portable wrist support apparatus positioned on a user's

wrist and illustrating its positioning as a user operates a computer keyboard;

FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of alternative embodiment of the

portable wrist support apparatus of the present invention which includes a hook and loop

type fastening strips positioned on securement strips for securing the wrist support

apparatus to a user's wrist;

FIG. 8 illustrates a top perspective view of an additional embodiment of

the portable wrist support apparatus having a wrist band which circumferentially

surrounds the user's entire wrist;

FIG. 9 illustrates a side perspective view of the embodiment illustrated in

FIG. 9 having a wrist band which circumferentially surrounds the user's entire wrist; and

FIG. 10 illustrates the portable wrist support apparatus illustrated in the

FIGS. 8 and 9 positioned on a user's wrist and illustrating its positioning as a user

operates a computer keyboard.

Detailed Description Of The Invention

Referring now to the drawings for a more detailed description of the

present invention and more particularly to FIGS. 1-4 thereof, a wrist support apparatus

10 is shown and described. With specific reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, there is illustrated

a first embodiment of wrist support apparatus 10 comprising a wrist support pad 12 and

securing means 14 for detachably securing wrist support pad 12 to the wrist and forearm of a user as illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6. In the first embodiment as illustrated in FIGS.

1 and 2, wrist support pad 12 is configured as a miniature pillow having first and second

sides 16, 18 opposite one another. Securement means 14 are attached to wrist support

pad 12 at first and second sides such that wrist support apparatus 10 may be worn by a

user when a user places his or her hand through securement means 14. When properly

positioned, wrist support pad 12 is disposed in the user's wrist region on the palmar side

of a user's forearm. It is understood that although FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate a single

securement band 14, the invention is not limited in this respect and any number of type

and size of securement bands may be utilized to secure wrist support apparatus 10 to a

user's wrist.

In the first embodiment as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, securement means

14 comprises a single band or strap connected to first and second sides 16, 18 of wrist

support pad. The securement means is advantageously a flexible, elastic and resilient

band capable of being stretched and deformed to fit on wrists of different sizes. Wrist

support pad 12 may be fabricated from a cushioning material or may include an exterior

lining 20 within which the cushioning material is retained such that when properly

positioned on a user's wrist, wrist support pad elevates the user's wrist to a neutral plane

when the user's wrist is naturally positioned on a surface while manipulating a computer

input device such as a computer mouse 40 or keyboard 42, as illustrated in FIGS. 5 and

6. The cushioning material may be one of numerous soft materials such as foam rubber,

sponge, dried or organic husk, and feathers or down. Exterior lining 20 may also be

fabricated from an air-tight, anti-static and/or water resistant material which may be

inflated with air or filled with a liquid. As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 3, an inlet tube 22 may be provided on exterior lining 20 for adding and removing air or liquid such that the

addition or removal of air or liquid from within exterior pack 20 of wrist support pad 12

permits a user to adjust the size of wrist support pad 12 for comfort and to provide

maximum reduction of vibration and stress resulting from repetitive manipulation of a

computer mouse and/or from repetitive typing on a keyboard. Regardless of the

cushioning material from which wrist support pad 12 is fabricated or which is contained

within exterior lining 20, wrist support pad 12 is deformable to the contours of the palmar

wrist area 30, as illustrated in FIG. 5, and provides a flexible support for the user's

interfacing areas.

In a second embodiment of wrist support apparatus 10 illustrated in FIGS .

3 and 4, wrist support pad 12 is provided with side supports 24, 26, each of which are

attached at first ends 24a, 26a to first and second sides 16, 18 of wrist support pad 12.

Side supports provide for greater comfort and support of the side of the user's wrist area.

Securement means 14 are attached between second ends 24b, 26b of side supports 24, 26

for securing wrist support apparatus 10 to a user's wrist as illustrated in FIG. 6. Similar

to the first embodiment, securement means 14 is advantageously a flexible, elastic and

resilient band capable of being stretched and deformed to fit on wrists of different sizes.

It is understood that although FIGS. 3 and 4 illustrate two securement bands 14, the

invention is not limited in this respect and any number of type and size of securement

bands may be utilized to secure wrist support apparatus 10 to a user's wrist.

As with the first embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, the embodiment

illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3 includes a wrist support pad 12 which may be fabricated from

a cushioning material such as foam rubber or sponge, or which may include an exterior lining 20 within which the cushioning material (not shown) is disposed and retained such

that when wrist support pad 12 is properly positioned, the user's wrist is elevated to a

neutral plane when the user's wrist is naturally positioned on a surface while

manipulating a computer input device such as a computer mouse 40 or keyboard 42, as

illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6. As further explained hereinabove with reference to FIGS.

1 and 2, the cushioning material may be one of numerous soft materials such as foam

rubber, sponge, dried or organic husk, and feathers or down. Additionally, exterior lining

20 may be fabricated from an air-tight, anti-static and/or water resistant material capable

of being inflated with air or filled with a liquid. As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 3, an inlet

tube may be provided on exterior lining 20 for adding and removing air or liquid such

that the addition or removal of air or liquid from within exterior lining 20 of wrist support

pad 12 permits a user to adjust the size of wrist support pad 12 for comfort and to provide

computer mouse and/or from repetitive typing on a keyboard. Regardless of the

wrist area and provides a flexible support for the user's interfacing areas as illustrated in

FIG. 5.

In an additional alternative embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 9, a

securement means 14 is in the shape of a band that extends from first and second sides

16, 18 of wrist support pad 12 and is advantageously fabricated from a gauze material or

an elastic material similar to that from which the well known and widely used medical

bandages, such as ACE® bandages are made. Unlike the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4 which provide support for the sides of a user's wrist, the embodiment

illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 9 provides complete support around the entire wrist, as

illustrated in FIG. 10, such that those with preexisting wrist ailments are afforded greater

support and are thus rendered capable of manipulating a computer mouse or typing on

a keyboard with additional comfort and a reduction of pain.

It is understood that the invention is not limited to the use of elastic bands

as securement means 14. Securement means 14 may also comprise first and second

straps 32, 34 extending from first and second sides 16, 18 of wrist support pad 12. First

and second straps 32, 34 may be provided with patches of hook and loop type fastening

strips 36a, 36b, generally recognized under the Trademark Velcro®, for mating

engagement with each other and for permitting adjustment of first and second straps 32,

34 so as to permit use of wrist support apparatus 10 by users having different wrist sizes.

First and second straps 32, 34 provided with patches of hook and loop type fastening

strips 36a, 36b thereon, may be made of elastic material so as to allow the user to adjust

the tension exerted around the wrist. This allows for additional support similar to the

embodiment that employs elastic material as illustrated in FIGS 8 and 9. In all

embodiments of the present invention, wrist support apparatus 10 permits the user's

fingers, hand and wrist complete freedom to move within their natural range of motion

during manipulation of a computer mouse and while typing on a keyboard.

Since wrist support apparatus 10 is a personal article worn on a user's

wrist, wrist support pad 12 may be provided with a sealable pocket 28 for containing

money, keys or other small items, as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 3. Side supports 24, 26,

shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, may also be provided with sealable pockets (not shown) for containing money and other small items.

Additionally, wrist support pad 12 and side supports 24, 26 may be

provided in a variety of colors and design patterns and may also incoφorate logos,

characters, and marketing slogans. Furthermore, wrist support apparatus 10 may be

manufactured to be machine-washable and/or may be provided with a water resistant

exterior lining 20 when dried or organic husk, liquid or down feathers are used as the

cushioning material.

In general, the manipulation of a computer mouse requires one hand as

illustrated in FIG. 5. It is understood that typing on a keyboard generally requires the use

of both hands. Accordingly, a user typing at a keyboard with wear two wrist support

apparatuses 10, one on the wrist of each hand. It is also understood that while wrist

support apparatus 10 of the present invention has been discussed with reference to

manipulation of a computer mouse and to typing on a keyboard, wrist support apparatus

may also be advantageously worn and used by adding machine and keypad operators

such as bookkeepers, accountants and other financial professionals.

The support provided when wrist support apparatus 10 is worn by a user

reduces muscular strain on the hand, wrist, arm and shoulder of the user and lessens pain

and discomfort associated with long hours spent manipulating a computer mouse and/or

typing on a keyboard. Accordingly, medical treatment costs and time lost due to injury

are reduced.

Thus, while there have been shown and described and pointed out

fundamental novel features of the invention as applied to preferred embodiments thereof,

it will be understood that various omissions and substitutions and changes in the form and details of the disclosed invention may be made by those skilled in the art without

departing from the spirit of the invention. It is the intention, therefore, to be limited only

as indicated by the scope of the claims appended hereto.

It is to be understood that the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale,

but that they are merely conceptual in nature.

Claims

ClaimsWe claim:

1. A portable wrist support apparatus for use with computer input devices, comprising:

a wrist support pad for reducing muscular strain on the wrist and forearm

of a personal computer user;

means for detachably securing said wrist support pad to the palmar side

of the user's wrist, such that the user's wrist and hand has freedom to move within its

natural range of motion.

2. The portable wrist support apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein

said means for detachably securing said wrist support pad to the user's wrist comprises

a flexible, resilient strap connected to opposite sides of said wrist support pad.

3. The portable wrist support apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein

said flexible strap is an elastic band, so as to provide support for the user's wrist.

4. The portable wrist support apparatus according to claim 2, wherein

said flexible strap includes a loop pile patch attached to one side and at one end thereof

and a hook pile patch attached to the other side and at the other end thereof, whereby the

hook and loop pile patches engage one another when the flexible strap is wrapped around

the user's wrist.

5. The portable wrist support apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein

said wrist support pad is deformable to fit within the contour of the user's wrist on the palmar side of the user's forearm.

6. The portable wrist support apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein

said wrist support pad is provided having a firmness such that the user's wrist is elevated

to a neutral plane when the user's wrist is naturally positioned on a surface while

operating a computer input device.

7. The portable wrist support apparatus according to claim 6, wherein

said wrist support pad is fabricated from a cushioning material capable of absorbing the

vibration of finger, hand and wrist movement when the user operates the computer input

device.

8. The portable wrist support apparatus according to claim 6,

wherein said wrist support pad further comprises an exterior lining for containing said

cushioning material.

9. The portable wrist support apparatus according to claim 7 , wherein

said cushioning material is a deformable material selected from the group consisting of

foam rubber, sponge, dried/organic husk and down feathers.

10. The portable wrist support apparatus according to claim 8 , wherein said exterior lining is water resistant and filled with water through a water inlet tube such

that the height of said wrist support pad may be adjusted according to the user's preference.

11. The portable wrist support apparatus according to claim 8, wherein

said exterior pack is air-tight and inflated with air through an air input tube such that the

height of said wrist support pad may be adjusted according to the user's preference.

12. The portable wrist support apparatus according to claim 1 , further

comprising side supports having first and second ends, said first ends of side supports

attached to opposite sides of said wrist support pad, said second ends of said side

supports having said securement means attached therebetween such that a user's hand is

inserted between said first and second side support and said securement means.

13. The portable wrist support apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein

said wrist support apparatus is machine-washable.

14. The portable wrist support apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein

said wrist support pad is provided with logos and designs.

15. The portable wrist support apparatus according to claim 1 , further

comprising a pocket for containing articles.

16. The portable wrist support apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein

said means for detachably securing said wrist support pad to said user's wrist

circumferentially surrounds the entire wrist for providing enhanced support and comfort

to user's with preexisting wrist ailments.

17. The portable wrist support apparatus according to claim 12,

wherein said means for detachably securing said wrist support pad to said user's wrist is

a medical bandage-type band.

18. A portable wrist support apparatus for use with computer input devices, comprising:

a wrist support pad for elevating a user's wrist to a neutral plane when said

user's wrist is positioned on a surface while operating a computer input device and for

reducing muscular strain on the hand, wrist and forearm of a personal computer user

operating a computer input device, said wrist support pad having a first side and a second

side;

first and second side supports having first and second ends, said first ends

of said first and second side supports attached to said first and second side respectively,

of said wrist support pad; and

means for detachably securing said wrist support pad to the palmar side

of the user's wrist, said securing means extending between said second ends of said first

and second side supports.

19. The portable wrist support apparatus according to claim 18,

wherein said wrist support pad is provided having a firmness such that the user's wrist is

elevated to a neutral plane when the user's wrist is naturally positioned on a surface while

operating a computer input device.

20. The portable wrist support apparatus according to claim 18,

wherein said wrist support pad is deformable to fit within the contour of the user's wrist

on the palmar side of the user's forearm.

21. The portable wrist support apparatus according to claim 18,

wherein said wrist support pad is fabricated from a cushioning material capable of

absorbing the vibration of finger, hand and wrist movement when the user operates the

computer input device.

22. The portable wrist support apparatus according to claim 21,

cushioning material.

23. The portable wrist support apparatus according to claim 21,

wherein said cushioning material is a deformable material selected from the group

consisting of foam rubber, sponge, dried/organic husk and down feathers.

24. The portable wrist support apparatus according to claim 22, wherein said exterior lining is water resistant and filled with water through a water inlet

tube such that the height of said wrist support pad may be adjusted according to the user's preference.

25. The portable wrist support apparatus according to claim 22,

wherein said exterior lining is air-tight and inflated with air through an air input tube such

that the height of said wrist support pad may be adjusted according to the user's

preference.

26. The portable wrist support apparatus according to claim 18, further

comprising a pocket for containing articles.

27. A portable wrist support apparatus for use with computer input

devices, comprising:

a wrist support pad for elevating a user's wrist to a neutral plane when said

side;

a securement band for detachably securing said wrist support pad to the

palmar side of the user's wrist, said band circumferentially surrounding the entire wrist

for providing enhanced support and comfort to user's having preexisting wrist ailments.

28. The wrist support apparatus according to claim 27, wherein said

securement band is a medical bandage-type band.

29. The portable wrist support apparatus according to claim 28,

on the palmar side of the user's forearm.

30. The portable wrist support apparatus according to claim 28,

wherein said wrist support pad is fabricated from a cushioning material.

31. The portable wrist support apparatus according to claim 30,

cushioning material.

32. The portable wrist support apparatus according to claim 30,

consisting of foam rubber, sponge, dried/organic husk and down feathers.

33. The portable wrist support apparatus according to claim 31,

wherein said exterior lining is water resistant and filled with water through a water inlet

tube such that the height of said wrist support pad may be adjusted according to the user's

preference.

34. The portable wrist support apparatus according to claim 31,

preference.