Wrist and forearm support device

Abstract

A support device adapted for improving the ergonomic support for the arm and wrist and forearm of a user of computer-related input devices is provided. The support device may include a body dimensioned and adapted for maintaining two support pads spaced apart along a shared horizontal axis so as to form a predetermined void along said horizontal axis and at a predetermined vertical distance above a supporting surface. The predetermined void prevents direct pressure to a carpal tunnel canal region of a supported wrist and forearm. The support device provides a low-friction base for sliding along the supporting surface for maintaining wrist and forearm support as the user transitions between input devices.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A wrist and forearm support device for supporting a wrist and forearm during the use of computer-related input devices resting on a supporting surface, comprising:
 two support pads; and   a body dimensioned and adapted to maintain the two support pads spaced apart along a shared horizontal plane.   
     
     
         2 . The wrist and forearm support of  claim 1 , wherein the two support pads and the body form a predetermined void. 
     
     
         3 . The wrist and forearm support of  claim 2 , wherein the predetermined void is dimensioned and adapted to accommodate a carpal tunnel canal region of a human wrist and forearm,
 whereby the human wrist and forearm is supported between the two supporting pads.   
     
     
         4 . The wrist and forearm support of  claim 1 , wherein the shared horizontal plane is a predetermined vertical distance above the supporting surface,
 whereby a human wrist and forearm supported between the two supporting pads maintains a neutral posture.   
     
     
         5 . The wrist and forearm support of  claim 4 , wherein the predetermined vertical distance ranges from approximately 0.75 inches to approximately 3 inches. 
     
     
         6 . The wrist and forearm support of  claim 1 , further comprising a low-friction base disposed along a lower portion for the body.    
     
     
         7 . The wrist and forearm support of  claim 1 , wherein each supporting pad comprising a horizontal portion joined to an angled portion, wherein each angled portion slopes downwardly toward the other angled portion at a predetermined angle. 
     
     
         8 . The wrist and forearm support of  claim 4 , wherein the predetermined angle ranges from approximately five degrees to approximately 50 degrees, relative to the joined horizontal portion. 
     
     
         9 . A wrist and forearm support device for supporting a wrist and forearm during the use of computer-related input devices resting on a supporting surface, comprising:
 two support pads disposed on an upper portion of a body;   the body dimensioned and adapted to maintain the two support pads spaced apart along a shared horizontal plane; and   a low-friction base disposed along a lower portion for the body,   wherein the two support pads and the body form a predetermined void adapted to accommodate a carpal tunnel canal region of a human wrist and forearm,   whereby the human wrist and forearm is supported between the two supporting pads.   
     
     
         10 . The wrist and forearm support of  claim 9 , wherein each supporting pad comprising a horizontal portion joined to an angled portion, wherein each angled portion slopes downwardly toward the other angled portion at a predetermined angle.