Title:
MULTIPOSITIONAL ACCESSORY SHELF FOR A COMPUTER MOUSE OR OTHER ACCESSORY ITEMS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2002102188
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to multipositional accessory shelf support mechanism 15 for placing items on a shelfing surface is provided so that the items are readily accessible while a user is operating his or her computer. Specifically, the present invention comprises a first and second bracket means 16, 17 connected to each other by at least one pair of linkage arms 3. The first bracket means 17 is attached to a work surface, preferably a keyboard support tray. The second bracket means 16 is capable of supporting an accessory shelf. In one alternative embodiment, the first and second bracket means are pivotally connected to each other 11, 12. This linkage enables the accessory shelf positioned thereon to be vertically maneuvered upwardly or downwardly. The first bracket means 17 may be removably attached to the work surface. This enables the support assembly to be removed from one area of the work surface and then attached to another area. In another alternative embodiment, the accessory shelf is pivotally attached to the second bracket means 16 so that the mouse shelf can be swiveled over the work surface or any other desired position. Also, the support may comprise a means for tilting the accessory shelf in a desired position. In another alternative embodiment, the first bracket means 17 is slidably attached to the work surface. This enables the accessory shelf to be slidably moved along the work surface or a portion thereof.
Inventors:
WELLES TOBY S (US)
MILEOS GEORGE (US)
MILEOS GEORGE (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2002/019162
Publication Date:
April 10, 2003
Filing Date:
June 16, 2002
Export Citation:
Assignee:
HUMANSCALE CORP (US)
WELLES TOBY S (US)
MILEOS GEORGE (US)
WELLES TOBY S (US)
MILEOS GEORGE (US)
International Classes:
A47B21/03; (IPC1-7): E04G3/00
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