Patent ID: 6264272
Filing Date: 2001-07-24
Classification: A47C

Abstract:
An ergonomic computer pointing device placement apparatus for attachment onto an armrest of a chair, comprising:(a) a support member, including an upper surface and a lower surface;(b) an armrest attachment member having a longitudinal axis;(c) an adjustable coupling attaching said support member to said armrest attachment member, said adjustable coupling including:(i) a pivoting axis that is perpendicular horizontally from the longitudinal axis of said armrest attachment member when said support member is in a generally horizontal position;(ii) a bracket disposed on said lower surface of said support member; and(iii) a connecting arm having a proximate end and a distal end, said distal end pivotally coupled to said bracket of said support member, said proximate end pivotally coupled along said pivoting axis to said armrest attachment member wherein the pivot axis of said distal end is perpendicular to the pivot axis of said proximate end; and(d) means for mounting said armrest attachment member onto the armrest of a chair.