Ergonomic computer mouse
First Claim
1. A computer input device, comprising:
- a bottom surface, a palm support surface having a first end and a second end, and a palm plate having a front edge, at least one button located on said palm plate adjacent said front edge, said palm plate being selectively positionable with respect to said palm support surface in at least a first position and a second position, said first position having said front edge of said palm plate adjacent said first end of said palm support surface, said second position having said front edge of said palm plate adjacent said second end of said palm support surface.
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Abstract
This invention relates to an improved form of computer mouse. In particular, the physical form of this mouse is designed such that the hand position required to manipulate the mouse is a natural “resting” or neutral position. This position will allow the mouse to be used for long periods of time while minimizing pain and disability in the hand and wrist. The hand is inclined to the horizontal plane typically at an angle of at least 50 degrees. The fingers are flexed, the thumb and index finger are opposed and in close proximity. The wrist is not pulled backwards nor drooped, nor is it angled to one side or the other. There is no deviated wrist movement. Wrist movement is in the natural plane of the wrist.
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23 Claims
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1. A computer input device, comprising:
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a bottom surface, a palm support surface having a first end and a second end, and a palm plate having a front edge, at least one button located on said palm plate adjacent said front edge, said palm plate being selectively positionable with respect to said palm support surface in at least a first position and a second position, said first position having said front edge of said palm plate adjacent said first end of said palm support surface, said second position having said front edge of said palm plate adjacent said second end of said palm support surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15)
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14. A computer input device, comprising:
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a bottom surface, a palm support surface having a first end and a second end, and a palm plate having a front edge, at least one button adjacent said front edge of said palm plate, said palm plate being selectively positionable with respect to said palm support surface in at least a first position and a second position, said first position having said front edge of said palm plate adjacent said first end of said palm support surface, said second position having said front edge of said palm plate adjacent said second end of said palm support surface, wherein said at least one button is located on a palm plate which is detachably attached to said palm support surface. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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