Patent ID: 6772980
Filing Date: 2004-08-10
Classification: A45F,B43M,Y10S

Abstract:
An ergonomic apparatus adapted to be worn by a user of a keyboard, comprising:a central post, a shoulder assembly connected to an upper end of the central post, a waist bar having a front end and a back end, the back end of the waist bar connected to a lower end of the central post, and two palm rests each comprising a spoon shaped support attached to the waist bar, the shoulder assembly extending from the central post so as to be positionable over the user's shoulders and supported on the user's back without contact with the user's neck or upper and front shoulders, and the waist bar extending forward from the central post to provide support for the user's forearms and upper body, and the palm rests extending forward beyond the front end of the waist bar to provide support of the user's palms, wherein when the apparatus is in use, the shoulder assembly contacts the user's back, and the waist bar supports the user's forearms and upper body such that the user comfortably uses the keyboard in a manner which alleviates tension and stress when the user is engaged in keying the keyboard.