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An ergonomic support device having a platform supported by a telescoping support arm which is in turn adjustably supported on a vertical post. The vertical post may be clamped to a desk, table, or the like so that the platform is elevated relative to a desk top, for example. The connection of the pl

An ergonomic support device having a platform supported by a telescoping support arm which is in turn adjustably supported on a vertical post. The vertical post may be clamped to a desk, table, or the like so that the platform is elevated relative to a desk top, for example. The connection of the platform to the support arm provides for a wide range of adjustment of the platform, including tilting, pivoting, and back and forth translation. The device also provides for vertical and pivotal adjustment of the support arm relative to the vertical post, which further increases the range of adjustability of the platform. The adjustable platform supports reading materials and the like so that a user can stand while reading, writing, or performing other routine desk work, thus enhancing dynamic movement of a user who would otherwise be sitting in a sedentary position for lengthy periods.

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[ I claim:] [1.] An ergonomic support device, comprising:a substantially vertical post having a lower end provided with means for supporting said device on a substantially horizontal surface;a substantially horizontal, elongated support arm having a first end portion connected to said vertical post;

[ I claim:] [1.] An ergonomic support device, comprising:a substantially vertical post having a lower end provided with means for supporting said device on a substantially horizontal surface;a substantially horizontal, elongated support arm having a first end portion connected to said vertical post;a substantially flat platform supported by a second end portion of said support arm,first adjustment means for adjusting the vertical position of said support arm relative to said support post, said first means being connected between said first end portion of said support arm and said vertical post;second adjustment means for adjusting the length of extension of said support arm from said vertical post, said second means comprising portions of said support arm;third adjustment means for connecting said first end portion of said support arm to said vertical post such that said support arm is pivotable relative to said vertical post;fourth adjustment means for selectively tilting said platform relative to said support arm about a substantially horizontal axis spaced above said support arm, said fourth means being connected between a lower side of said platform and said support arm;fifth adjustment means for translating said platform relative to said support arm in a back and forth direction of said platform, said fifth means being connected between said lower side of said platform and said support arm;a pair of track members secured to said lower side of said platform in spaced apart, substantially parallel relation, and extending in the back and forth direction of said platform;a support plate having opposite side edge portions thereof slidably received within said track members;said fifth adjustment means comprising:a lever comprising a handle portion extending below one end of said platform, and a pair of fulcrum portions extending from respective ends of said handle portion;said fulcrum portions of said lever being pivotably connected with portions of said track members, respectively;at least one of said fulcrum portions of said lever being provided with an extension which is normally biased into locking engagement with a portion of said support plate; andsaid handle portion being movable so as to in turn release said fulcrum extension from locking engagement with said support plate, to permit back and forth adjustment of said platform;sixth adjustment means for connecting said platform to said support arm such that said platform is pivotable relative to said support arm;said second end portion of said support arm being provided with a substantially vertical bore; andsaid sixth adjustment means comprising a substantially vertical support shaft having an upper end secured to said support plate and a lower end pivotably received in said bore of said support arm, and means for selectively securing said support shaft at a desired position within said bore.