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An apparatus includes a support surface and a moving mechanism for automatically varying the orientation of the support surface in a predetermined manner over time to reduce or eliminate the likelihood of repetitive stress injury as a result of performing repetitive tasks on or otherwise using the s

An apparatus includes a support surface and a moving mechanism for automatically varying the orientation of the support surface in a predetermined manner over time to reduce or eliminate the likelihood of repetitive stress injury as a result of performing repetitive tasks on or otherwise using the support surface. By varying the orientation of the support surface, e.g., by moving and/or rotating the support surface over time, repetitive tasks performed on the support surface are modified at least subtly to reduce the repetitiveness of the individual motions performed by an operator.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for reducing repetitive stress injury, the apparatus comprising:(a) a support surface from which an operator performs a repetitive task, the support surface having at least one side edge; and(b) moving means for automatically oscillating the support surface r

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for reducing repetitive stress injury, the apparatus comprising:(a) a support surface from which an operator performs a repetitive task, the support surface having at least one side edge; and(b) moving means for automatically oscillating the support surface relative to the operator in a predetermined manner over time, wherein the at least one side edge remains generally oriented toward the operator while the operator performs a repetitive task;and further including a base for supporting the support surface, wherein the moving means includes:(i) a wedge interposed between the base and the support surface, the wedge having first and second surfaces facing the base and the support surface, respectively, the second surface inclined relative to the first surface; and(ii) drive means for rotating the wedge and thereby varying the inclination of the support surface.