Horizontally supported planar surfaces – Plural related horizontal surfaces – Coplanar extension surface
Reexamination Certificate
2000-02-24
2001-10-30
Chen, Jose V. (Department: 3636)
Horizontally supported planar surfaces
Plural related horizontal surfaces
Coplanar extension surface
Reexamination Certificate
active
06308643
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to workstation or tabletop extensions, and, more particularly, to extensions that are portable and universally adaptable to be used with different workstations or tables.
2. Description of the Related Art
It is widely known that the work area around a desktop or lap top computer can be crowded. In many instances, there is little or no room on the work area to support or rest the operator's arms or hands while typing on the keyboard or to operate a mouse. As a result, many operators have wrist injuries and are frustrated when operating a mouse.
There are many different styles of desks and tables on which a desk or lap top computer may be placed. For example, some desks or tables have tops with square or round edges that extend outward. The thickness of the desktop or tabletop can also vary greatly.
What is needed is a portable, universally adaptable workstation extension that provides a temporary support and work area system for a desk or table.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide a portable workstation extension capable of supporting a user's arm or wrist while using a computer.
It is an object of the present invention to provide such a workstation specifically designed to be used with a mouse.
It is another object of the present invention to provide such an extension that is universally adaptable for different types of desks, tables and counters.
These and other objects are met by a portable, universally adaptable workstation extension designed to be used with a variety of different desks, tables and counters. The extension includes a rectangular shaped, planar member that attaches to the side of the desk, table or counter. Formed or attached to one end of the planar member is a longitudinally aligned, overlapping lip member designed to be placed over the top surface of the desk, table or counter. Formed over the lip member is a recessed receiving space for a mouse pad. When a mouse pad is placed in the receiving space, the top surfaces of the planar member and mouse pad are aligned to form a planar, continuous support surface. In one embodiment, the extension is adjustably attached to the edge of the desk, table or counter by two bi-directional clamps attached to the bottom surface of the planar member. The bi-directional clamps enable the planar member to attach to different size and shape edges. Also attached to the bottom surface of the planar member near the distal end thereof is a selectively positioned leg designed to horizontally support the distal end of the planar member during use.
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Chen José V.
Craine Dean A.
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