Adjustable keyboard support mechanism
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Jun 25, 2002
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Sep 17, 1999
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Oct 27, 1998
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Abstract
An adjustable keyboard support assembly including a keyboard tray support bracket; a work surface mounting bracket adapted to be coupled to a work surface; a connector mechanism having one end coupled to the work surface mounting bracket and an opposite end coupled to the keyboard tray support bracket, the connector mechanism comprising a support arm coupled to the keyboard support at an outer end, such that the keyboard tray support bracket is rotatable about a horizontal axis with respect to the support arm; an angle control mechanism between the keyboard tray support bracket and the support arm for locking the keyboard tray support bracket at a desired angular inclination with respect to the support arm, the angle control mechanism including a spring exerting a clamping pressure on the support arm and the keyboard tray support bracket and a spring lifter for repositioning the spring so as to relieve the pressured applied to the support arm and the keyboard tray support bracket; and a lever control bar coupled to the keyboard tray support bracket and the spring lifter for actuating the spring lifter to permit adjustment of the keyboard tray support bracket with respect to support arm. The lever control bar is pivotally mounted to the keyboard tray support bracket, and is substantially co-extensive with a front edge of the keyboard tray such that the keyboard support assembly may be repositioned using one hand.
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ANTARES CAPITAL LP | 500 W MONROE ST 17TH FLOOR CHICAGO IL 60661 |
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- 1999 Application Filing Year
- A47B Class
- 638 Applications Filed
- 186 Patents Issued To-Date
- 29.16 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Conner, John P | Grandville, MI | 28 | 759 |
# of filed Patents : 28 Total Citations : 759 | |||
VanderHeide, Craig L | Comstock Park, MI | 2 | 73 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 73 |
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- 58 Citation Count
- A47B Class
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