Palm support device
US11672352B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47B2200/0084
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A support device for ergonomic support of a user's hand during operation of a hand-operated input device, such as a computer mouse. The device includes a left pad and a right pad, spaced apart by a hinge that enables the pads to fold into a closed configuration for transport or storage. The hinge may be a living hinge integrally formed with at least a portion of the left and right pads. The pads support the pisiform and trapezium regions of the heel of the hand, respectively, and are configured to slide on a work surface. The device may include a latching mechanism, such a magnetic latch, to releasably hold the device in the closed configuration when not in use.
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