Apparatus for securing a computer mouse support pad to a member

Abstract

The present invention provides an apparatus for securing a mouse support pad to a predetermined member. The apparatus comprises a vertical member having a predetermined size and shape. The vertical member has a first end and a second end. There is a slot disposed within the vertical member closely adjacent the first end of the vertical member. The slot has a predetermined width. There is a securement device disposed on the first end of the vertical member for securing the vertical member to such predetermined member and a means for securing the mouse support pad to the second end of the vertical member.

I claim:  
     
         1 . An apparatus for securing a mouse support pad to a predetermined member, said apparatus comprising: 
 (a) a vertical member having a predetermined size and shape, said vertical member having a first end and a second end;    (b) a slot disposed within said vertical member intermediate said first end and said second end of said vertical member, said slot having a predetermined width;    (c) a securement device disposed on said first end of said vertical member for securing said vertical member to such predetermined member; and    (d) a means for securing such mouse support pad to said second end of said vertical member.    
     
     
         2 . The apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said securement device includes a bolt.  
     
     
         3 . The apparatus, according to  claim 2 , wherein a first end of said bolt is threadably attached to said first end of said vertical member.  
     
     
         4 . The apparatus, according to  claim 2 , wherein said bolt enters said slot when said first end of said bolt is threaded through said first end of said vertical member.  
     
     
         5 . The apparatus, according to  claim 2 , wherein a second end of said bolt further includes a three star knob for turning said bolt.  
     
     
         6 . The apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said predetermined width of said slot is sufficient to slide onto one of a computer keyboard platform and a desktop.  
     
     
         7 . The apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said means for securing such mouse support pad to said vertical member is a capscrew.  
     
     
         8 . The apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said slot has a ledge disposed in said slot.  
     
     
         9 . The apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said slot is disposed between 0.25 inches and 0.5 inches from said first end.  
     
     
         10 . In combination with a mouse support pad, an apparatus for securing said mouse support pad to a predetermined member, said apparatus comprising: 
 (a) a vertical member having a predetermined size and shape, said vertical member having a first end and a second end;    (b) a slot disposed within said vertical member intermediate said first end and said second end of said vertical member, said slot having a predetermined width;    (c) a securement device disposed on said first end of said vertical member for securing said vertical member to such predetermined member; and    (d) a means for securing said mouse support pad to said second end of said vertical member.    
     
     
         11 . The combination, according to  claim 10 , wherein said mouse support pad is a solid platform made of plastic.  
     
     
         12 . The combination, according to  claim 11 , wherein said plastic is a phenolic resin.  
     
     
         13 . The combination, according to  claim 10 , wherein said securement device includes a bolt.  
     
     
         14 . The combination, according to  claim 13 , wherein a first end of said bolt is threadably attached to said first end of said vertical member.  
     
     
         15 . The combination, according to  claim 13 , wherein said bolt enters said slot when said first end of said bolt is threaded through said first end of said vertical member.  
     
     
         16 . The combination, according to  claim 13 , wherein a second end of said bolt further includes a three star knob for turning said bolt.  
     
     
         17 . The combination, according to  claim 10 , wherein said predetermined width of said slot is sufficient to slide onto one of a computer keyboard platform and a desktop.  
     
     
         18 . The combination, according to  claim 10 , wherein said means for securing said mouse support pad to said vertical member is a capscrew.  
     
     
         19 . The combination, according to  claim 10 , wherein said slot is disposed between 0.25 inches and 0.5 inches from said first end.