Cushioned Forearm Support Arrangement For A Work Area Or User Input Or Interface Device

Abstract

A work arrangement includes a work component that is manually manipulated by a user, e.g. a keyboard, and a cushioned support arrangement located between the work component and the user. The cushioned support arrangement includes a cushioned support area that supports the user's forearms and wrists. The cushioned support arrangement includes a cushion member having a device support area. The cushioned support area is located rearwardly of the device support area, and may be arranged on a work surface having a front edge such that the cushioned support arrangement is positioned between the front edge of the work surface and the device support area. A front portion of the cushioned support arrangement may overlie the front edge of the work surface. The device support area may include a recess within which the device is received. A releasable engagement arrangement may be interposed between the device and the device support area.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 62 / 057,500 filed Sep. 30, 2014, the entire contents of which is hereby expressly incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY[0002]This invention relates to an ergonomic support, and more particularly to a support arrangement for one or both of a user's forearms when working in a defined area with one or both hands, such as when operating a user input or interface device such as a keyboard or the like.[0003]Various attempts have been made to provide comfortable and ergonomically satisfactory operation of user interface devices, such as a computer keyboard. Such attempts have not been entirely satisfactory. For example, a common device employed to relieve hand and arm strain during operation of a computer keyboard is a wrist rest located adjacent the lower edge of the keyboard. While a wrist wrest provides some relief, it nonetheless requires the user to...

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Benefits of technology

This patent aims to provide a comfortable arm support for users operating user interface devices. The invention includes a cushioning forearm support consisting of a resilient material placed under the user's forearms to evenly distribute pressure during use. This arm support is placed between the user's forearms and the edge of the work surface, providing better support and reducing the risk of injury. Overall, this invention improves ergonomics and increases user efficiency when using user interface devices.

Problems solved by technology

Such attempts have not been entirely satisfactory.

While a wrist wrest provides some relief, it nonetheless requires the user to support his or her arms from the shoulders and creates a concentrated pressure point on the user's wrists, which can create finger numbness and shoulder fatigue.

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