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Adjustable inset bracket

US5048784A · kind A · utility

72Cited by
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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 26, 1990
Grant dateSep 17, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47B2021/0392
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A work surface includes a recessed portion for receiving an adjustable inset which may support a keyboard for a video display terminal, a typewriter or simply serve as a writing surface. The inset is mounted to the work surface by means of adjustable inset brackets disposed at either longitudinal end thereof. The inset includes an adjustable wrist support mounted on the outer edge thereof. Each adjustable inset bracket comprises outer and inner plate-like members having aligned vertical elongated slots in vertical portions thereof for receiving a threaded shank portion of an adjustment handle. A fastening member is threadedly engaged with the threaded shank portion protruding from the aligned elongated slots. Upon loosening the adjustment handles for the right side adjustable inset bracket and for the left side adjustable inset bracket, the inset may be adjusted to positions above, level with and below the work surface and also tilted with respect to the work surface.

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