Hand positioner for computer mouse

Abstract

A mechanical device to be cooperatively associated with a computer mouse to cause proper positioning of a user's hand and wrist when using the mouse. The device comprises a support surface to be positioned both longitudinally and height-wise with respect to the mouse so as to support the heel of the user's hand so that the user's hand and wrist are in an ergonomically correct position relative to each other during use of the mouse.

1 . A mechanical device to be cooperatively associated with a computer mouse to cause proper positioning of a user's hand when using the mouse, the device comprising a support surface to be positioned both longitudinally and height-wise with respect to the mouse so as to support the heel of the user's hand so that the user's hand and wrist are in an ergonomically correct position relative to each other during use of the mouse.  
   
   
       2 . A device according to  claim 1 , wherein the support surface is a rounded convex surface in the shape of a back of a bowl of a spoon.  
   
   
       3 . A device according to  claim 1 , wherein the support surface is rounded and elongated from side to side.  
   
   
       4 . A device according to  claim 2 , wherein an elongated extension is provided to releasably secure the support surface to the mouse.  
   
   
       5 . A device according to  claim 3 , wherein an elongated extension is provided to releasably secure the support surface to the mouse.  
   
   
       6 . A device according to  claim 4 , wherein said extension is constructed of resilient material.  
   
   
       7 . A device according to  claim 5 , wherein said extension is constructed of resilient material.  
   
   
       8 . A device according to  claim 1  in combination with a computer mouse.  
   
   
       9 . The device and mouse of  claim 8 , wherein the support surface is a rounded convex surface in the shape of a back of a bowl of a spoon.  
   
   
       10 . The device and mouse of  claim 9 , wherein an elongated, resilient is provided to releasably secure the support surface to the mouse.  
   
   
       11 . The device and mouse of  claim 8  provided with means to adjust the height of the support surface relative to that of the mouse.  
   
   
       12 . The device and mouse according to  claim 8  provided with means to adjust longitudinal positioning of the support surface with respect to the mouse.  
   
   
       13 . The device and mouse according to  claim 11  provided with means to adjust longitudinal positioning of the support surface with respect to the mouse.  
   
   
       14 . The device and mouse of  claim 8 , wherein the support surface is integrally formed with the mouse.  
   
   
       15 . A mechanical device to be cooperatively associated with a computer mouse to cause proper positioning of a user's hand and wrist when using the mouse, the device comprising a support surface secured on a body, said body having arms to circumscribe a portion of the mouse and means to releasably grip the sides of the mouse, the support surface on the body positioned so that, when the arms are in position on the mouse a heel of the user's hand, is supported on the support surface so that the user's hand and wrist are in an ergonomically correct position relative to each other during use of the mouse.  
   
   
       16 . A device according to  claim 1 , wherein the support surface is secured to a base to circumscribe the base of the mouse, the base having clip means for releasably securing to the base of the mouse.  
   
   
       17 . A device according to  claim 1 , wherein the support surface further contains a portable storage unit and wherein an elongated extension is provided to releasably secure and connect the support surface to the mouse in a universal serial bus slot in the mouse.  
   
   
       18 . A device according to  claim 15 , further comprising means to pivotably secure the arms to the sides of the mouse.