Supports – Armrest or headrest – Armrest for writer
Patent
1992-03-27
1994-08-23
Chotkowski, Karen J.
Supports
Armrest or headrest
Armrest for writer
248918, 273148B, B43L 1500
Patent
active
053400674
ABSTRACT:
Provided is a method and apparatus for supporting the hand and wrist of a user of a computer mouse. The apparatus comprises a support block for supporting the hand and wrist and a retainer for retaining the mouse in fixed relation with the support block. In a preferred embodiment, the support block comprises a raised central area for pressing into the palm of the user's hand, an extended wrist rest for supporting the user's wrist, and a finger support area for supporting the user's fingers. The finger support comprises two extensions from the support block which grip the mouse, forming the retainer. The apparatus also trains the user to hold his hand in proper position while operating the mouse.
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