Device, system and method for reducing repetitive injury

• US 20070284487A1
• Filed: 06/07/2007
• Published: 12/13/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 06/07/2006
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Robert G. Dalecki
• Original Assignee: Robert G. Dalecki
• Inventors: Dalecki, Robert G.
• Application Number:
  US11/810,809
• Publication Number:
  US 20070284487A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 248/118.100
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/039 Accessories therefor, e.g. mouse pads

Abstract

A device for operating a computer mouse comprises a platform having a holding area, preferably a recess, in the platform in which a computer mouse may be operated. The platform should be of a sufficient length and width for the computer operator'"'"'s forearm to rest thereon. A cushion may be added to the platform. The device should be mounted to adjust longitudinally along and rotate axially about an armchair for either left- or right-handed mouse use. A related system and method are also disclosed.

Claims

1. A device for operating a computer mouse, said device comprising:

a platform having a holding area in which a computer mouse may be operated or in which the mouse may rest when not in use, said platform being of a sufficient length and width for a computer operator'"'"'s arm below the elbow to substantially rest thereon; and

means for pivotally mounting the platform to an arm of a chair for either left- or right-handed operator mouse use.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein the holding area is located at a forward end of the platform.

3. The device of claim 1 which further includes a forearm cushion component.

4. The device of claim 3, wherein said cushion component is removably attached to the platform.

5. The device of claim 4, wherein said cushion component attaches to the platform with a plurality of hook-and-eye tape sections.

6. The device of claim 1, wherein an underside of said platform includes a plurality of apertures into which mounting brackets may be inserted after positioning about the chair of the arm.

7. The device of claim 1, wherein said platform mounting means includes at least two flexible brackets for attaching about the chair of the arm and to an underside of said platform.

8. The device of claim 7 which further includes an armchair cushion for positioning between the arm and each flexible bracket.

9. The device of claim 1 which further includes a changeable insert for the recess.

10. The device of claim 1, wherein said platform is made from a material selected from the group consisting of:

wood, a metal, a polymer, a composite and combinations thereof.

11. The device of claim 10, wherein said holding area is a recess in the platform.

12. A system for reducing repetitive injury from an operator use of a computer mouse at a workstation having an armchair, said system comprising:

a platform affixed to the armchair, said platform having a holding area for the computer mouse and being of a sufficient length and width for the operator to rest his or her forearm thereon; and

means for mounting the platform to the armchair so as to rotate to a desired operator position about an X-axis and adjust longitudinally along the armchair.

13. The system of claim 12, wherein the desired position is a natural wrist and arm position.

14. The system of claim 12 which further includes a forearm cushion component.

15. The system of claim 12, wherein an underside of said platform includes a plurality of apertures into which flexible brackets may be inserted after positioning about the armchair.

16. The system of claim 15 which further includes an armchair cushion for positioning between the armchair and flexible bracket.

17. The system of claim 12, wherein said holding area is a recess in the platform.

18. The system of claim 12, wherein said platform is made from a material selected from wood, a metal, a polymer and combinations thereof.

19. A method for reducing repetitive injury from an operator use of a computer mouse at a workstation having an armchair, said method comprising:

(a) pivotally mounting to the left or right arm of the armchair (depending on whether the operator is left or right handed, a platform having a holding area for the mouse, said platform being of a sufficient length and width for the operator to rest his or her forearm thereon; and

(b) adjusting the platform longitudinally along and pivotally about an X-axis for the computer operator.

20. The method of claim 19 which further includes:

(c) positioning a removable cushion beneath the forearm of the operator.