公开(公告)号：US20040239623A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-02

申请号：US10804854

申请日：2004-03-19

发明人： Mark R. Slotta

IPC分类号： G09G005/00 ,  G09G005/08

CPC分类号： G06F3/0213 ,  G05G1/10 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G05G2009/0474 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/039 ,  H01H2217/016 ,  H01H2217/044 ,  H01H2221/012 ,  H01H2221/08 ,  H01H2227/03

摘要： A gel cushion that can be attached to an existing cursor pointing device (control stick) on a computer or keyboard, or be integrally formed with the cap during manufacture. The gel cushion is flexible enough to prevent tissue damage to the user's fingers due to repetitive motions over an extended period of use, yet firm enough to transmit the desired pressure to the control stick. The gel cushion designed to be used on an existing control stick can be applied with an adhesive to a cap, or with a frictional fit directly to the control stick. The gel cushion is designed to be easily installed and replaced when worn.

公开(公告)号：US06791480B1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-14

申请号：US09205031

申请日：1998-12-04

申请人： Alan K. Uke

发明人： Alan K. Uke

IPC分类号： H03K1794

CPC分类号： H01H13/70 ,  H01H2217/044 ,  H01H2227/028 ,  H01H2227/032

摘要： An electronic computer keyboard is constructed to provide the minimum keystroke resistance sufficient to prevent accidental switch closures otherwise resulting from the weight of the operator's fingers resting on the keys. This forces the operator to move his or her hands over the keyboard with locked wrists. It also eliminates the need of the operator to hold his or her hands up to prevent inadvertent key depressions thereby reducing stress and fatigue on the operator's shoulders, forearms, wrists and hands.

摘要翻译： 电子计算机键盘被构造成提供足够的最小击键电阻，以防止意外开关闭合，否则由于操作者的手指靠在键上的重量。 这迫使操作者用锁定的手腕将他或她的手移到键盘上。 它也消除了操作者需要握住他或她的手，以防止无意的按键凹陷，从而减少操作者的肩膀，前臂，手腕和手上的压力和疲劳。

公开(公告)号：US06724369B2

公开(公告)日：2004-04-20

申请号：US10194715

申请日：2002-07-12

申请人： Mark R. Slotta

发明人： Mark R. Slotta

IPC分类号： G09G508

CPC分类号： G06F3/0213 ,  G05G1/10 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G05G2009/0474 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/039 ,  H01H2217/016 ,  H01H2217/044 ,  H01H2221/012 ,  H01H2221/08 ,  H01H2227/03

摘要： A gel cushion that can be attached to an existing cursor pointing device (control stick) on a computer or keyboard, or be integrally formed with the cap during manufacture. The gel cushion is flexible enough to prevent tissue damage to the user's fingers due to repetitive motions over an extended period of use, yet firm enough to transmit the desired pressure to the control stick. The gel cushion designed to be used on an existing control stick can be applied with an adhesive to a cap, or with a frictional fit directly to the control stick. The gel cushion is designed to be easily installed and replaced when worn.

摘要翻译： 可以在计算机或键盘上附着到现有光标指示装置（控制棒）上的凝胶垫，或者在制造过程中与盖一体形成。 凝胶垫具有足够的弹性，以防止由于在延长的使用时间内的重复运动而使用者的手指的组织损伤，但足够坚固以将期望的压力传递到控制棒。 设计用于现有控制棒上的凝胶垫可以使用粘合剂涂覆到盖上，或者直接与控制棒摩擦配合。 凝胶垫设计成在穿戴时易于安装和更换。

公开(公告)号：US6059470A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-09

申请号：US162027

申请日：1998-09-28

申请人： Soe Myint

发明人： Soe Myint

IPC分类号： G06F3/02 ,  H01H13/84 ,  B41J5/08

CPC分类号： G06F3/0202 ,  H01H13/84 ,  H01H2217/028 ,  H01H2217/034 ,  H01H2217/044

摘要： There is provided an adjustable, curved keyboard having arcuately arranged keys to complement naturally to a user's wrists, hands and fingers. The keyboard is supported by a bracket, which extends from underneath the desktop of a desk, for pivotal, elevational and horizontal adjustment of the keyboard's position relative to the user. The keyboard comprises an elongated base and alphanumeric keys positioned at an upper surface of the base. The base has a longitudinal axis disposed below the upper surface of the elongated base, and the upper surface is curved about the longitudinal axis. Also, the alphanumeric keys are arranged about the longitudinal axis of the base to form an arcuate typing surface that provides a comfortable typing surface for the user and reduces the risks of repetitive stress injury.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种可调节的曲线键盘，其具有弧形排列的键，以自然地补偿用户的手腕，手和手指。 键盘由支架支撑，支架从桌面的桌面下方延伸，用于相对于用户的键盘位置的关键，高程和水平调整。 键盘包括位于基座的上表面处的细长基座和字母数字键。 基部具有设置在细长基部的上表面下方的纵向轴线，并且上表面围绕纵向轴线弯曲。 此外，字母数字键围绕基座的纵向轴线布置以形成弓形打字表面，其为用户提供舒适的打字表面并且减少重复性应力损伤的风险。

公开(公告)号：US5899616A

公开(公告)日：1999-05-04

申请号：US957964

申请日：1997-10-21

申请人： Leslie S. Caplan

发明人： Leslie S. Caplan

IPC分类号： B41J5/08 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/033 ,  B41J5/00

CPC分类号： G06F3/0202 ,  G06F1/1613 ,  G06F1/1664 ,  G06F3/0216 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  H01H2217/006 ,  H01H2217/034 ,  H01H2217/044 ,  H01H2221/082 ,  H01H2221/084

摘要： An ergonomic adaptation to a keyboard, including a plurality of pads, or key pillows, preferably formed together into a key pillow tablet. The key pillows either replace or fit over keys of a keyboard to advantageously alter the consistency, texture and/or shape of the traditional keys. In alternative embodiments, each of the key pillows may be formed individually to replace or fit over some or all of the keyboard keys. The key pillow tablet further includes raised pads at the front of the keyboard on which the palms may rest during typing to maintain a satisfactorily low angle of the fingers with respect to the elbow. The adaptation may either be an attachment to a keyboard or may be integrally formed to a keyboard during the keyboard's manufacture.

摘要翻译： 符合人体工程学的适配键盘，包括多个垫或键枕，优选一起形成钥匙枕片。 关键的枕头可以替换或装配在键盘的键上以有利地改变传统键的一致性，纹理和/或形状。 在替代实施例中，每个键枕可以单独形成以替代或装配在一些或全部键盘键上。 钥匙枕头片还包括在键盘前部的凸起垫，在打字过程中手掌可以休息，以保持手指相对于肘部的令人满意的低角度。 适配可以是键盘的附件，或者可以在键盘制造期间与键盘一体形成。

公开(公告)号：US5868686A

公开(公告)日：1999-02-09

申请号：US857174

申请日：1997-05-15

申请人： John M. Agee ,  Timothy R. Maher

发明人： John M. Agee ,  Timothy R. Maher

IPC分类号： A61B5/22 ,  A61B7/00 ,  G06F3/023 ,  H01H1/16 ,  H01H1/24 ,  H01H13/70 ,  A61B5/12

CPC分类号： A61B5/4523 ,  A61B5/224 ,  A61B7/00 ,  B41J5/08 ,  G06F3/023 ,  H01H13/70 ,  A61B5/4528 ,  H01H1/16 ,  H01H1/242 ,  H01H2217/044 ,  H01H2225/014 ,  H01H2225/018 ,  H01H2239/022 ,  H01H2239/048

摘要： Keyboard constructions and methods are described which force or provide feedback for finger action that will enhance stability of the carpal tunnel tendons. Methods are described for reducing incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome in a person who operates a keyboard, involving monitoring actuation of switches, measuring a depression characteristic, comparing the depression characteristic with a predetermined value, and creating a signal corresponding to the number of keystrokes executed with a depression characteristic less than the predetermined value. A method is also described for detecting unphysiologic tendon translation denoting tendon instability in the carpal tunnel of a person who engages in repetitive hand motion.

摘要翻译： 描述了键盘结构和方法，其强制或提供用于手指动作的反馈，其将增强腕管筋的稳定性。 描述了用于减少操作键盘的人的腕管综合征发生率的方法，包括监视开关的启动，测量抑郁特征，将抑郁特征与预定值进行比较，以及产生与用 抑制特性小于预定值。 还描述了一种用于检测指示从事重复手运动的人的腕管中的肌腱不稳定性的非生理肌腱翻译的方法。

公开(公告)号：US5813777A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-29

申请号：US854259

申请日：1997-05-09

申请人： Bill Bonnstauffer

发明人： Bill Bonnstauffer

IPC分类号： G06F3/02 ,  B41J5/12 ,  H01H13/14

CPC分类号： H01H13/14 ,  H01H2217/044

摘要： A cushioned key including a top face, a bottom face, and four side faces. Each key has a hollow cushion compartment defined by the top face of the key, the side faces of the key and further a divider.

摘要翻译： 包括顶面，底面和四个侧面的缓冲键。 每个钥匙都有一个空心缓冲隔间，由钥匙的顶面，钥匙的侧面和另外一个分隔线限定。

公开(公告)号：US5676476A

公开(公告)日：1997-10-14

申请号：US572091

申请日：1995-12-14

申请人： Alan K. Uke

发明人： Alan K. Uke

IPC分类号： G06F3/023 ,  H01H13/70 ,  B41J5/26

CPC分类号： H01H13/70 ,  G06F3/023 ,  H01H2217/044 ,  H01H2227/028 ,  H01H2227/032 ,  H01H2227/034 ,  H01H2235/002

摘要： The keystroke resistance and keystroke length of an electronic QWERTY style keyboard for personal computers and other electronic devices are increased to at least one hundred grams and ten millimeters, respectively, to reduce the incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome and other injuries associated with repetitive movements in long term keyboard operation.

摘要翻译： 用于个人电脑和其他电子设备的电子QWERTY风格键盘的击键电阻和按键长度分别增加到至少一百克和十毫米，以减少伴随重复运动的腕管综合征和其他损伤的发生 长期的键盘操作。

公开(公告)号：US5564844A

公开(公告)日：1996-10-15

申请号：US350235

申请日：1994-12-06

申请人： John L. Patterson, Jr. ,  Pat Pryor ,  William P. Mathews, Sr.

发明人： John L. Patterson, Jr. ,  Pat Pryor ,  William P. Mathews, Sr.

IPC分类号： A47B21/03 ,  B41J5/10 ,  F16M11/10 ,  G06F3/02 ,  B41J5/16

CPC分类号： A47B21/0314 ,  B41J5/105 ,  F16M11/10 ,  F16M11/18 ,  G06F3/0208 ,  A47B2021/0321 ,  H01H2217/028 ,  H01H2217/044

摘要： An apparatus for the automatic adjustment of the inclination angle of a keyboard during use by an operator. The unit operates by a motorized camshaft raising and lowering the back end of a hinged platform that supports a computer keyboard or other input device. The rate of change of the inclination angle and the inclination height are adjustable by the operator. The apparatus is useful in the prevention or alleviation of the effects of repetitive motion disease or carpal tunnel syndrome.

摘要翻译： 一种用于在操作者使用期间自动调节键盘的倾斜角度的装置。 该单元由电动凸轮轴起动并降低支撑计算机键盘或其他输入装置的铰接平台的后端。 倾斜角度和倾斜高度的变化率可由操作者调节。 该装置可用于预防或减轻重复运动疾病或腕管综合征的影响。

公开(公告)号：US5439304A

公开(公告)日：1995-08-08

申请号：US156103

申请日：1993-11-22

申请人： Michael Phillips ,  Rodney H. Neumann

发明人： Michael Phillips ,  Rodney H. Neumann

IPC分类号： B41J5/10 ,  G06F3/02 ,  B41J5/26

CPC分类号： G06F3/0216 ,  B41J5/105 ,  H01H2217/028 ,  H01H2217/044

摘要： A keyboard assembly having keys which provide input signals to a processing unit includes a flexible printed circuit and underlying mat which enable the keyboard to be warped upward at its center by a system of cams which are driven by a controlled motor. Such warping induces rotation of the forearms of the user so as to have ergonomic value with respect to repetitive stress trauma.

摘要翻译： 具有向处理单元提供输入信号的键的键盘组件包括柔性印刷电路和下面的垫，其使键盘能够通过由受控电机驱动的凸轮系统在其中心向上翘曲。 这种翘曲引起使用者的前臂的旋转，以便在重复的应力创伤方面具有人体工程学价值。