Collapsible computer mouse pad
OwnerPaul F Landoinventor
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Abstract
An ergonomic apparatus for supporting a computer mouse that is connectable with a predetermined member. The apparatus comprises a support tray having a predetermined shape and having a mousing surface disposed on at least a portion of an upper surface of the support tray. There is a mounting assembly which has a first end and a second end. A first means is disposed adjacent the first end of the mounting assembly for engaging the mounting assembly with the support tray in a position which will permit the support tray to rotate to various positions. A locking hinge mechanism is rotatingly engageable with the second end of the mounting assembly. A second means is engageable with the locking hinge mechanism for securing the mounting assembly to an underside of such predetermined member.
Claims20
An ergonomic apparatus for supporting a computer mouse engageable with a predetermined member, said apparatus comprising:
- (a) a support tray having a predetermined shape;
- (b) a mousing surface disposed on at least a first portion of an upper surface of said support tray;
- (c) a mounting assembly having a first end and a second end;
- (d) a first means disposed adjacent said first end of mounting assembly for engaging said mounting assembly with said support tray in a position which will both support said support tray and permit said support tray to rotate to various positions;
- (e) a locking hinge mechanism rotatingly connected to said second end of said mounting assembly;
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- (f) a second means engageable with said locking hinge mechanism for securing said mounting assembly-to an underside of such predetermined member.
In combination with at least one of a computer keyboard tray, a shelf and a desk top, the improvement comprising an ergonomic apparatus for supporting a computer mouse, said ergonomic apparatus including:
- (a) a support tray having a predetermined shape;
- (b) a mousing surface disposed on at least a first portion of an upper surface of said support tray;
- (c) a mounting assembly having a first end and a second end;
- (d) a first means disposed adjacent said first end of mounting assembly for engaging said mounting assembly with said support tray in a position which will support said support tray and permit said support tray to rotate to various positions;
- (e) a locking hinge mechanism rotatingly connected to said second end of said mounting assembly;
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- (f) a second means engageable with said locking hinge mechanism for securing said mounting assembly to an underside of such predetermined member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.