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Vertical adjustment apparatus for a keyboard

US7048236B2 · kind B2 · utility

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25Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 29, 2004
Grant dateMay 23, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S248/918
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A vertical adjustment apparatus is described for use in the field of workstation design. The vertical adjustment apparatus is attachable to a workstation and operates to selectively raise and lower a device, such as a keyboard, such that the device may be utilized by a user in a seated position, as well by the user in a standing position, such that the apparatus allows the device to be elevated to a 95th percentile standing elbow rest height. A locking means for to selectively lock an upper tray at a predetermined height above a base tray is also described. The apparatus may include a power means for adjusting the height of the upper tray over the base tray. A method of adjusting a device for use by a user in a seated and in a standing position is also disclosed.

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