Joshua Allard Olson

US Patent:

7006075, Feb 28, 2006

Filed:

Nov 10, 1997

Appl. No.:

08/966761

Inventors:

Joshua Olson - Boise ID, US

Assignee:

Micron Technology Inc. - Boise ID

International Classification:

G09G 5/00
G09G 5/08

US Classification:

345163, 345156

Abstract:

An ergonomic computer mouse is provided. The mouse has at least one signaling device that is positioned to accommodate a user's fingers when they are in a relaxed, nonextended state and the user's hand is resting on the mouse. The user may actuate a signaling device by exerting pressure on the signaling device in an upward direction, toward the rear of the mouse, or both. The mouse thus reduces fatigue on the user's hand and arm.

US Patent:

7701443, Apr 20, 2010

Filed:

Jan 20, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/336173

Inventors:

Joshua Olson - Boise ID, US

Assignee:

Micron Technology, Inc. - Boise ID

International Classification:

G09G 5/08
G09G 5/00

US Classification:

345163, 345156, 345157, 345158

Abstract:

An ergonomic computer mouse is provided. The mouse has at least one signaling device that is positioned to accommodate a user's fingers when they are in a relaxed, nonextended state and the user's hand is resting on the mouse. The user may actuate a signaling device by exerting pressure on the signaling device in an upward direction, toward the rear of the mouse, or both. The mouse thus reduces fatigue on the user's hand and arm.

US Patent:

62379976, May 29, 2001

Filed:

Jan 19, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/008749

Inventors:

Joshua Olson - Boise ID

Assignee:

Micron Electronics, Inc. - Nampa ID

International Classification:

A47B 3900
A47C 1300

US Classification:

297162

Abstract:

An ergonomic work station is disclosed which is comprised of a chair, at least one keyboard section and at least one support assembly. Initially, the support assembly connects the chair to the keyboard section. The support assembly is also movable between a first orientation and a second orientation such that the keyboard section in the first orientation extends outward from the chair in a plane generally parallel to the floor, and the keyboard section in the second orientation extends downward in a plane generally perpendicular to the floor. A method of using an ergonomic work station is also disclosed comprising the acts of positioning at least one keyboard section in a first orientation, wherein the keyboard section is positioned so as to extend generally horizontally outward from a user with the keys facing upwards when a user is using the workstation, and manipulating the keys on the at least one keyboard section. Additionally, the method includes the acts of positioning the at least one keyboard section in a second orientation, wherein the at least one keyboard section is positioned so as to extend generally vertically downward from the torso of the user with the keys facing away from the user, Lastly, and manipulating the keys on the at least one keyboard section.