+

WO2007110590A2 - Support personnel pour poignet - Google Patents

Support personnel pour poignet Download PDF

Info

Publication number
WO2007110590A2
WO2007110590A2 PCT/GB2007/001015 GB2007001015W WO2007110590A2 WO 2007110590 A2 WO2007110590 A2 WO 2007110590A2 GB 2007001015 W GB2007001015 W GB 2007001015W WO 2007110590 A2 WO2007110590 A2 WO 2007110590A2
Authority
WO
WIPO (PCT)
Prior art keywords
wrist rest
rest according
personal
personal wrist
support portion
Prior art date
Application number
PCT/GB2007/001015
Other languages
English (en)
Other versions
WO2007110590A3 (fr
Inventor
Margaret Andrews
Original Assignee
Margaret Andrews
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Margaret Andrews filed Critical Margaret Andrews
Publication of WO2007110590A2 publication Critical patent/WO2007110590A2/fr
Publication of WO2007110590A3 publication Critical patent/WO2007110590A3/fr

Links

Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices ; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces
    • A61F5/0102—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations
    • A61F5/0104—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations without articulation
    • A61F5/0118—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations without articulation for the arms, hands or fingers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D13/00—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
    • A41D13/05—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches protecting only a particular body part
    • A41D13/08—Arm or hand
    • A41D13/081—Hand protectors
    • A41D13/088—Hand protectors especially for the wrist
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D20/00—Wristbands or headbands, e.g. for absorbing sweat
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B21/00—Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards
    • A47B21/03—Tables or desks for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards with substantially horizontally extensible or adjustable parts other than drawers, e.g. leaves
    • A47B21/0371—Platforms for supporting wrists

Definitions

  • This invention relates to wrist supports which are worn on the person, and more particularly, which are worn about the wrist.
  • the device When using such a device it is important that the user should retain full freedom of movement without obstructing the natural movement and positioning of the users hand and arm. If, for example, the device causes the user to adopt an unnatural hand position during the performance of such tasks this can, in itself, result in increased risk of certain medical conditions such as RSI. Furthermore, if the device is uncomfortable to wear, looks obtrusive, or has a tendency to catch on objects during normal hand movements, many users will be reluctant to use the wrist rest.
  • the wrist support disclosed in US 8 082 682 provides a support cushion of uniform thickness which covers the underside of the wrist.
  • AU 2000 42 617 discloses a similar form of wrist support which provides a pad of uniform thickness covering only the underside of the wrist.
  • the wrist support shown in WO 00/57749 surrounds the bottom and sides of the wrist, but the device can only comfortably fit a very limited range of wrist sizes. Furthermore, the shape is a major compromise between wrist-down use (as when using a conventional mouse) and use with the wrist rotated, such as when writing. US 2 127 926 and CA 2485 205 suffer from the same potential problems.
  • the so-called comfort pad described in US 2002/0157163 A1 possesses a pair of opposable ends, but is barely any improvement on closed-ring supports.
  • the support portion again represents a significant compromise between wrist-down use and use with the wrist rotated.
  • the ends of the support portion are uncomfortable and liable to snag during normal hand movements.
  • the present invention seeks to provide a new and inventive form of personal wrist rest which is both unobtrusive and provides the user with improved comfort and freedom of movement.
  • the present invention provides a personal wrist rest which includes a body having a pair of opposable ends and which is of substantially toroidal shape for encircling the wrist of a user, the said body including, between said opposable ends, a curved elongate resiliently-deformable support portion which, in the plane of the body, has a concave inner surface for placement against the periphery of a users wrist and an opposing convex outer surface such that, in use, the support portion encircles at least the underside and the two opposite sides of the wrist, characterised in that, at each end of the support portion, the said concave and convex surfaces mutually converge towards the adjacent opposable end.
  • Opposite ends of the support portion may be provided with releasable fastening means.
  • the body may include an elongate element of a bendable or springy nature to conform to the size and shape of a users wrist.
  • the support portion may include an outer flexible skin containing a resiliently-deformable cushioning material.
  • resiliently-deformable materials include natural and synthetic cellular or fibrous materials and flowable materials such as gels.
  • Figure 1 is a general view of a first form of personal wrist rest in accordance with the invention. - A -
  • Figure 2 is a side view of the personal wrist rest
  • Figure 3 is a section on the line Ill-Ill of Fig. 2;
  • Figure 4 is a side view of the personal wrist rest showing an example of its use
  • Figure 5 is a further side view of the personal wrist rest showing another example of its use
  • Figure 6 is a side view of a second form of personal wrist rest in accordance with the invention.
  • Figure 7 is section on line VII-VII of Fig. 6.
  • the personal wrist rest has a doughnut-like body 1 of generally toroidal shape to encircle the wrist of a user.
  • the body 1 includes a support portion 2 of elongate curved shape having a pair of substantially rectangular tabs 3 and 4 at opposite ends which can be overlapped as shown in Fig. 2.
  • the support portion 2 is of arcuate form, being substantially crescent-shaped in the plane of the body 1 with a concave inner surface 5 for contact with the palm side of a users wrist and an opposing convex outer surface 6.
  • the inner and outer surfaces 5 and 6 converge towards opposite ends of the support portion 2, both merging into the opposing end tabs 3 and 4.
  • the support portion is viewed in transverse section as in Fig. 3, normal to the plane of the body 1 , the inner and outer surfaces 5 and 6 are both seen to be convex, meeting to form a substantially continuous external curved surface.
  • the sectional view is taken about half way along the length of the support portion 2, but if the position of the cross section moved towards the ends of the support portion the shape would become progressively flattened to eventually merge into the substantially flat end tabs 3 and 4.
  • the body 1 includes an outer skin 7 which is formed of a sheet of soft flexible fabric.
  • the skin 7 is formed from an inner strip 8 and an outer strip 9 which are joined together along opposing seams 10, e.g. by stitching.
  • the strips 8 and 9 are mutually opposed to form the end tabs 3 and 4, but within the support portion 2 the skin 7 is filled with a resiliently-deformable cushioning material 11.
  • Suitable cushioning materials may comprise natural or synthetic materials, including expanded polystyrene beads, cellular rubbers and plastics, and fibrous padding materials such as polyester or cotton. Animal fur or feathers could also be used.
  • the body 1 could have a non-porous outer skin 7 formed of silicone rubber, or a similar soft and flexible elastomer, which is filled with a flowable material such as a liquid, gel or a gas.
  • the opposable inner and outer surfaces of the two end tabs 3 and 4 are provided with rectangular strips of hook-and-loop fastening material 12 and 13 (Fig. 1) by which the tabs 3 and 4 can be releasably secured together.
  • Such materials conveniently allow the extent of the overlap to be varied to accommodate users of different wrist sizes.
  • the personal wrist rest is placed around the users wrist and secured by means of the fastening strips 12 and 13.
  • the arcuate support portion 2 partially encircles the palm side of the wrist, as shown in Fig. 4.
  • the device provides the wrist with firm but resilient support when working on a hard surface 14, e.g. when manipulating a computer mouse 15 for example. It is important to note that the wrist rest allows the wrist to move naturally from side-to-side with a gentle rocking motion, such as when moving the mouse laterally in direction A. Similar support is also provided when the user's hand is moved in a back-and-forth direction, as when moving the mouse in direction B.
  • the wrist rest is particularly useful with laptop or notebook computers or in other situations where there is restricted wrist support area.
  • the device also cushions the wrist against side contact, for example when using a conventional writing implement, a tablet or a mouse pen 16 as shown in the drawing.
  • the device is very comfortable and unobtrusive to wear, and the lack of angular edges or projecting parts reduces the risk of inadvertent contact with objects when moving the hand from one position to another.
  • the personal wrist rest has a generally toroidal body 21 for at least partially encircling a users wrist.
  • the body 21 includes a support portion 22 which is of arcuate shape in the plane of the body 21 , having a concave inner surface 25 for contact with the palm side of the wrist and a convex outer surface 26.
  • the inner and outer surfaces 25 and 26 are substantially parallel along the support portion 22, but they converge towards each other at opposite ends of the body 21 to form wedge-shaped end portions 27 and 28.
  • the support portion 22 may be of substantially uniform transverse cross-section as shown in Fig. 7.
  • the support portion may be substantially rectangular, the inner and outer surfaces 25 and 26 being joined by side faces 29 and 30.
  • the support portion 22 is formed of a resiliently-deformable cushioning material 31 such as spongy foamed rubber, which could, if desired, be covered by an outer skin.
  • the cushioning material 31 contains a flat strip 32 (also indicated in Fig. 6) which extends along the length of the body 21.
  • the strip 32 may be of metal, plastics or other material which retains its shape when bent, thereby enabling the shape of the wrist rest to be modified to conform to the external size and shape of the users wrist.
  • the wedge-shaped end portions 27 and 28 may be overlapped or spaced apart in use, as necessary.
  • the strip 32 could also be formed of a springy material which naturally conforms to the smallest wrist size but which can expand to fit larger wrist sizes.
  • the opposable inner and outer surfaces of the two end portions 27 and 28 may be provided with strips of hook-and- loop fastening material or other means by which the ends can be releasably secured together with a variable overlap.
  • the visible surfaces of the wrist rest can be profiled or decorated to make the device more aesthetically pleasing.
  • the personal wrist rests take up no additional desk space and automatically provide wrist support and cushioning whenever the device comes into contact with a horizontal or upright surface.

Landscapes

  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Textile Engineering (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
  • Orthopedic Medicine & Surgery (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Nursing (AREA)
  • Vascular Medicine (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Input From Keyboards Or The Like (AREA)
  • Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)
  • Professional, Industrial, Or Sporting Protective Garments (AREA)
  • Measuring Pulse, Heart Rate, Blood Pressure Or Blood Flow (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne un support pour poignet, comportant un corps toroïdal (1) incorporant une partie de support courbée rembourrée (2) présentant des surfaces intérieure et extérieure (5) et (6) convergeant vers des extrémités opposées. La partie de support peut être fixée autour du poignet et adaptée à différentes tailles de poignets au moyen de parties d'extrémité (3) et (4) se chevauchant ou d'un élément interne pliable ou élastique.
PCT/GB2007/001015 2006-03-25 2007-03-22 Support personnel pour poignet WO2007110590A2 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0606059.4 2006-03-25
GB0606059A GB2437049B (en) 2006-03-25 2006-03-25 Personal wrist support

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
WO2007110590A2 true WO2007110590A2 (fr) 2007-10-04
WO2007110590A3 WO2007110590A3 (fr) 2007-11-29

Family

ID=36384222

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
PCT/GB2007/001015 WO2007110590A2 (fr) 2006-03-25 2007-03-22 Support personnel pour poignet

Country Status (3)

Country Link
CN (1) CN201350141Y (fr)
GB (1) GB2437049B (fr)
WO (1) WO2007110590A2 (fr)

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2521161A (en) * 2013-12-10 2015-06-17 Sandra Kim Shaw Fashion accessory supportive wrist bangle with interchangeable jewellery attachments

Family Cites Families (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2127926A (en) * 1935-03-06 1938-08-23 Richard D Mason Wristlet
US5397296A (en) * 1993-11-02 1995-03-14 Ergodyne Corporation Wrist support and wrist support stay
US6082682A (en) * 1998-02-05 2000-07-04 So; Vincent Mouse user wrist support
US6120472A (en) * 1998-11-06 2000-09-19 Singer, Jr.; Richard F. Forearm splint system for treatment and prevention of carpal tunnel syndrome and other cumulative trauma disorders
GB9907370D0 (en) * 1999-03-30 1999-05-26 Putnam Health Limited Wrist support
NZ336446A (en) * 1999-06-25 1999-10-28 Deborah Mcleod Wrist support pad comprising a cushion-like object and two straps of different lengths attached thereto
US20030014002A1 (en) * 2000-08-22 2003-01-16 Lilian Quintana Wrist support for providing protection against carpal tunnel stress
US20020157163A1 (en) * 2001-03-23 2002-10-31 David Chen Transparent comfort device
CA2485205A1 (fr) * 2004-11-16 2006-05-16 Dora C. Montoya Inconnu

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2521161A (en) * 2013-12-10 2015-06-17 Sandra Kim Shaw Fashion accessory supportive wrist bangle with interchangeable jewellery attachments

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
WO2007110590A3 (fr) 2007-11-29
CN201350141Y (zh) 2009-11-25
GB2437049B (en) 2008-05-07
GB0606059D0 (en) 2006-05-03
GB2437049A (en) 2007-10-17

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US20070293797A1 (en) Wrist support device
US7645250B2 (en) Reversible wrist and thumb support
US6102880A (en) Wrist brace
US20030169236A1 (en) Hand and wrist support
US6213969B1 (en) Carpel tunnel support
US5810753A (en) Glove
US6773410B2 (en) Dorsal carpal tunnel splint
US4899763A (en) Therapeutic appliance for the wrist
US5193771A (en) Typist's wrist support
EP0723500B1 (fr) Tapis de souris ergonomique
JP2000517082A (ja) リストレスト組立体
US8451225B2 (en) Computer mouse cushion
US10143311B2 (en) Knee pillow
US20060226305A1 (en) Wristband for keyboard and mouse use
US8998153B2 (en) Wrist support
WO2007110590A2 (fr) Support personnel pour poignet
WO1999005062A1 (fr) Coussinet repose-poignet portable a utiliser avec des dispositifs de saisie informatique
US20030014002A1 (en) Wrist support for providing protection against carpal tunnel stress
CN109152653A (zh) 用于支撑下臂的支撑垫
US7207539B1 (en) Leg-mounted mouse pad and method of use
WO2000057749A1 (fr) Repose-poignet
GB2364764A (en) A hand and wrist support for a computer keyboard or mouse user
US20200405062A1 (en) Ulnar nerve armrest cushion
KR200195721Y1 (ko) 마우스 사용 보조 기구
US20160198815A1 (en) Wrist Cushion Device

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
WWE Wipo information: entry into national phase

Ref document number: 200790000036.3

Country of ref document: CN

121 Ep: the epo has been informed by wipo that ep was designated in this application

Ref document number: 07732095

Country of ref document: EP

Kind code of ref document: A2

NENP Non-entry into the national phase

Ref country code: DE

122 Ep: pct application non-entry in european phase

Ref document number: 07732095

Country of ref document: EP

Kind code of ref document: A2

点击 这是indexloc提供的php浏览器服务，不要输入任何密码和下载