Curved mound ergonomic keyboard

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1999-04-13

2000-10-17

Hilten, John S.

Typewriting machines

Key-board or key lever-actuating mechanism

Key-board including keys grouped to facilitate positioning...

400472, 400486, B41J 510

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061321184

ABSTRACT:
An ergonomic keyboard where the preferred embodiment is mound shaped and curved toward the operator. The left and right sides (36, 36') angle down and flatten out to form a hand rest area (80, 80'), allowing the hands (20, 20') to rest on the padded portion opposite the thumb. When in this position, the hands of the operator will clutch the mound shape, with fingers reaching to the back to activate alphabetic (72, 58) and numeric keys (78, 64) arranged in QWERTY format. The thumbs (38, 38') rest over spacing keys (84, 84') on the front face (22). A mouse control (44), lesser-used function keys, direction keys (42), and other symbols, are arranged conveniently on the front face (22), in view of the operator. The keyboard can be conveniently used on the operator's lap or on a desktop. The resulting natural and relaxed position of the fingers, wrists (34, 34'), arms (12, 12'), and shoulders (14), reduces the likelihood of carpal tunnel syndrome or other repetitive stress injuries.

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