Horizontally supported planar surfaces – With machine
Patent
1999-05-06
2000-11-21
Chen, Jose V.
Horizontally supported planar surfaces
With machine
248918, A47B 3700
Patent
active
061487392
ABSTRACT:
A keyboard positioning system, either alone or in combination with other computer aids, which is ergonomic in design and allows for height adjustments to accommodate operators of different anatomical sizes, yet presets the angle of palm rest and angle of keyboard tray to a wrist neutral position to ensure the proper positioning of the operator's hands, wrist and fingers to greatly lessen or eliminate stress and strain injuries.
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Chen José V.
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