Patent ID: 7797771
Filing Date: 2010-09-21
Classification: G16H

Abstract:
1. A method for improving ergonomics for an individual in a workplace, the workplace comprising at least one item having at least one physically adjustable parameter adjustable through a range of motion having a first end and a second end, the method comprising the steps of: applying at least one indicium to the at least one item substantially along the range of motion for visually indicating a range of fit settings for the at least one physically adjustable parameter, wherein the at least one indicium is aligned with a plurality of the fit settings, the at least one indicium having a first unique indicator generally associated with a portion of the range of motion adjacent the first end, a second unique indicator generally associated with a portion of the range of motion adjacent the second end, and at least one intervening unique indicator between the first unique indicator and the second unique indicator, wherein the series of the first unique indicator, the second unique indicator and the at least one intervening unique indicator creates a visually-discernable unique indicator for each aligned fit setting along the range of motion; adjusting the at least one physically adjustable parameter of the at least one item to at least one ergonomically correct fit setting within the range of fit settings indicated by the at least one indicium that locates the at least one physically adjustable parameter in a desired position for a particular individual; and storing, in a medium readable by at least one of a machine and a user, data representative of the at least one ergonomically correct fit setting indicated by the at least one indicium associated with the particular individual.