Integrated ergonomic palm rest for notebook computer

Details Integrated ergonomic palm rest for notebook computer Integrated ergonomic palm rest for notebook computer

1995-08-07

1997-01-21

Picard, Leo P.

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

361680, 2481183, 2481181, 400715, G06F 116, H05K 716

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055964818

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a portable computer having a palm rest integrated therein that allows the user to maintain a wrist-neutral position when using the portable computer. The portable computer comprises a computer chassis having a side wall adjoining a bottom that forms a footprint of the chassis, a keyboard positioned toward a rear end of the chassis, and a cover member covering a portion of an interior of the chassis. The portable computer further includes a palm rest integrated into the structure of the portable computer's chassis. The palm rest is comprised of a palm support that has front and rear ends and that is pivotable with respect to the chassis between a covering position and an elevated first palm support position. The palm support is pivotable about a hinge, that couples the palm support to the chassis. The palm rest further includes an adjustable extension structure having a first end coupled to the palm support and a second end coupled to a wall of the chassis. The adjustable extension is pivotally coupled to the palm support adjacent a front end of the palm support.

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patent: 5443320 (1995-08-01), Agata et al.
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