Inventors:
Steven R. Jones - San Diego CA
Gerald E. Smith - La Mesa CA
International Classification:
A47B 3900
Abstract:
An apparatus for the ergonomic positioning of a computer pointing device comprising a generally planar support member, an armrest attachment member, an adjustable coupling for attaching the support member to the armrest attachment member, and a plurality of straps for mounting the armrest attachment member onto the armrest of a chair. The adjustable coupling provides for rotational positioning of the support member around an axis parallel to the user's line of sight to the monitor, tilt positioning of the support member around an axis perpendicular to the user's axial line of sight to the monitor, and lateral positioning of the support member relative to the armrest attachment member. The armrest attachment member has a generally U-shaped cross-section adapted to fit over the existing armrest of a chair, and the attachment straps, which have Velcro. TM. fasteners or the like, fasten the armrest attachment member securely onto the armrest.