WO2002006940A3 - Hand and wrist support - Google Patents

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WO2002006940A3
WO2002006940A3 PCT/GB2001/003107 GB0103107W WO0206940A3 WO 2002006940 A3 WO2002006940 A3 WO 2002006940A3 GB 0103107 W GB0103107 W GB 0103107W WO 0206940 A3 WO0206940 A3 WO 0206940A3
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user
hand
median nerve
computer
syndrome
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PCT/GB2001/003107
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John Gailer Crocker
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John Gailer Crocker
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Priority to AU2001272638A priority Critical patent/AU2001272638A1/en
Priority to EP01951788A priority patent/EP1301848A2/en
Priority to US10/312,573 priority patent/US20030169236A1/en
Publication of WO2002006940A2 publication Critical patent/WO2002006940A2/en
Publication of WO2002006940A3 publication Critical patent/WO2002006940A3/en

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    • GPHYSICS
    • G06COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06FELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/0202Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the input device
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47BTABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B21/00Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards
    • A47B21/03Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards with substantially horizontally extensible or adjustable parts other than drawers, e.g. leaves
    • A47B21/0371Platforms for supporting wrists
    • GPHYSICS
    • G06COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06FELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/03Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/033Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor
    • G06F3/0354Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user, e.g. mice, trackballs, pens or joysticks; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
    • G06F3/03543Mice or pucks

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  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
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  • Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)

Abstract

A hand and wrist support for a user of a computer keyboard, mouse or the like comprises a body member having associated with an upper surface an upper support means to engage the user's hand or wrist in use which upper support means comprises at least a pair of raised areas defining a central channel therebetween. The areas provide support to a users hand, and in particular respectively to the thenar muscles and the joint of the fourth metacarpal and the carpals to provide a through that runs parallel with the line of a user's median nerve. The device serves in particular as a comfort aid to a user of a computer, but might also have value as a prophylactic device for the prevention of carpal tunnel syndrome and median nerve compression syndrome, and/or as a therapeutic device for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome and median nerve compression syndrome arising from excessive computer use.
PCT/GB2001/003107 2000-07-14 2001-07-13 Hand and wrist support WO2002006940A2 (en)

Priority Applications (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AU2001272638A AU2001272638A1 (en) 2000-07-14 2001-07-13 Hand and wrist support
EP01951788A EP1301848A2 (en) 2000-07-14 2001-07-13 Hand and wrist support
US10/312,573 US20030169236A1 (en) 2000-07-14 2001-07-13 Hand and wrist support

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GB0017224.7 2000-07-14
GB0017224A GB0017224D0 (en) 2000-07-14 2000-07-14 Hand and wrist support

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WO2002006940A2 WO2002006940A2 (en) 2002-01-24
WO2002006940A3 true WO2002006940A3 (en) 2002-08-22

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AU (1) AU2001272638A1 (en)
GB (2) GB0017224D0 (en)
WO (1) WO2002006940A2 (en)

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USD732671S1 (en) 2013-03-15 2015-06-23 ACCO Brands Corporation Wrist support
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US5265835A (en) * 1992-04-13 1993-11-30 Nash A Richard Moveable forearm support
US5439192A (en) * 1994-05-16 1995-08-08 King; Mariam C. Hand-worn device for elevating the hand and fingers with respect to a keyboard
US5562270A (en) * 1992-04-20 1996-10-08 Montague; Dale Wrist pad
US5918839A (en) * 1995-07-27 1999-07-06 Dubois; Craig R. Wrist and arm support
WO2000004489A1 (en) * 1998-07-17 2000-01-27 Donald Corbett Wrist support for mouse usage

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US5370346A (en) * 1993-01-21 1994-12-06 Lmb, Hand Rehab Products, Inc. Wrist/forearm support
US5762302A (en) * 1996-10-04 1998-06-09 Myers; Greg Adjustable hand rest device
US6070838A (en) * 1999-06-07 2000-06-06 Luginsland; James F Ergonomic mouse pad

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5265835A (en) * 1992-04-13 1993-11-30 Nash A Richard Moveable forearm support
US5562270A (en) * 1992-04-20 1996-10-08 Montague; Dale Wrist pad
US5439192A (en) * 1994-05-16 1995-08-08 King; Mariam C. Hand-worn device for elevating the hand and fingers with respect to a keyboard
US5918839A (en) * 1995-07-27 1999-07-06 Dubois; Craig R. Wrist and arm support
WO2000004489A1 (en) * 1998-07-17 2000-01-27 Donald Corbett Wrist support for mouse usage

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EP1301848A2 (en) 2003-04-16
GB2364764A (en) 2002-02-06
GB0117133D0 (en) 2001-09-05
AU2001272638A1 (en) 2002-01-30
WO2002006940A2 (en) 2002-01-24
GB0017224D0 (en) 2000-08-30
GB2364764B (en) 2004-08-18

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