GEORGE NEIL EDWARDS
Architects in Mountain View, CA
License number
Massachusetts 8063
Issued Date
Oct 25, 1989
Expiration Date
Aug 31, 2001
Type
Architect
Address
Address
Mountain View, CA 94041
Professional information
Ergonomic Computer Mouse
US Patent:
2002010, Aug 8, 2002
Filed:
Mar 26, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/108062
Inventors:
George Edwards - Mountain View CA, US
Stephen Lippert - San Jose CA, US
Stephen Lippert - San Jose CA, US
International Classification:
G09G005/08
US Classification:
345/163000
Abstract:
This invention relates to an improved form of computer mouse. In particular, the physical form of this mouse is designed such that the hand position required to manipulate the mouse is a natural “resting” or neutral position. This position will allow the mouse to be used for long periods of time while minimizing pain and disability in the hand and wrist. The hand is inclined to the horizontal plane typically at an angle of at least 50 degrees. The fingers are flexed, the thumb and index finger are opposed and in close proximity. The wrist is not pulled backwards nor drooped, nor is it angled to one side or the other. There is no deviated wrist movement. Wrist movement is in the natural plane of the wrist.