Mark B Goldstein

US Patent:

6641316, Nov 4, 2003

Filed:

Aug 27, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/384700

Inventors:

Mark Goldstein - New York NY 10021
Andrzej Skoskiewicz - Menlo Park CA 94301
Clifford Jue - Santa Cruz CA 95060
David John Law - Portola Valley CA 94028

International Classification:

B41J 510

US Classification:

400489, 400492, 411 32, 403 90

Abstract:

The invention relates to an adjustable keyboard to be used, for example, at a computer terminal. The preferred embodiment is in the form of a keyboard having a number of keys, the keyboard being formed in at least two segments which are mutually movable relative to one another using a hinge or joint. Each of the segments of the keyboard has mounted thereon some of the keys. The relatively movable nature of the keyboard aims at reducing stress and discomfort to the user by eliminating contortion to the users wrists. More particularly, discomfort to the user caused by pronation of the wrists and/or ulnar deviation of the wrists is reduced. The hinge or joint may be in the form of a ball and socket-type joint with a locking mechanism, which preferably includes a pivoted handle, in the form of a lever, used for locking and unlocking the hinge or joint.

US Patent:

6984081, Jan 10, 2006

Filed:

Aug 15, 2000

Appl. No.:

10/069587

Inventors:

Mark R. Goldstein - New York NY, US
Andrezej Skoskiewicz - Menlo Park CA, US
Clifford Jue - Santa Cruz CA, US
David John Law - Portola Valley CA, US

Assignee:

ACESO, Inc. - Austin TX

International Classification:

B41J 5/10

US Classification:

400492, 400488, 400489, 400682

Abstract:

The invention relates to an adjustable keyboard to be used, for example, at a computer terminal (). The preferred embodiment is in the form of a keyboard having a number of keys (), the keyboard being formed in at least two segments () which are mutually movable relative- to one another using a hinge or joint (). Each of the segments () of the keyboard has mounted thereon some of the keys (). The relatively movable nature of the keyboard aims at reducing stress and discomfort to the user by eliminating contortion to the user's wrists. More particularly, discomfort to the user caused by pronation of the wrists and/or ulnar deviation of the wrists is reduced. The hinge or joint () may be in the form of a ball and socket-type joint with a locking mechanism, which preferably includes a pivoted handle (), in the form of a lever, used for locking and unlocking the hinge or joint ().

US Patent:

D2602334, Aug 18, 1981

Filed:

May 23, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/152786

Inventors:

Mark Goldstein - Syosset NY
Judith A. Goldstein - Syosset NY

International Classification:

D0809

US Classification:

D 8351

US Patent:

61248460, Sep 26, 2000

Filed:

Mar 10, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/266168

Inventors:

Mark R. Goldstein - New York NY
Elizabeth Cecelia Goldstein - New York NY

Assignee:

Midas Mouse International Pty. Ltd. - Melbourne

International Classification:

G09G 508

US Classification:

345163

Abstract:

An improved pointing device with ergonomic features is provided. The pointing device allows an operator's hand to remain in a relaxed position in as near a state of repose as possible while operating the pointing device. The shape of the pointing device reduces several of the known high risk postures during use.