Supports – Supporting base
Patent
1995-08-09
1997-06-10
Ramirez, Ramon O.
Supports
Supporting base
248 51, 403 61, A47B 9100
Patent
active
056368224
ABSTRACT:
A computer mouse accessory includes a platform having a substantially planar upper surface upon which a computer mouse can be operated, a bracket for mounting the accessory to a support structure, such as keyboard shelf, the platform being secured to the bracket in a manner which allows for linear movement of the platform with respect to the bracket along a generally horizontal line. The linear adjustability of the platform relative to the bracket allows the platform to be positioned anywhere between a fully deployed position wherein the platform is located laterally adjacent to an end of a computer keyboard shelf to which the bracket is secured, and a fully retracted position wherein the platform overlies one side of the keyboard so that when the keyboard shelf is mounted on an articulated arm secured to the underside of a worksurface of the desk, the keyboard shelf and computer mouse accessory can be store together beneath the worksurface. The platform of the computer mouse accessory is desirably tiltable with respect to a portion of the bracket which is stationary when mounted to a structure, and is also preferably rotatable with respect to the bracket, to provide a full range of motion which provides an exceptionally flexible, ergonomically adaptable, mousing surface which can be positioned to comfortably accommodate most mouse users.
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Hendershot Thomas E.
Johnson-Zeh Daniel R.
Ramirez Ramon O.
Steelcase Inc.
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