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An apparatus for the ergonomic positioning of a computer pointing device comprising a generally planar support member, an armrest attachment member, an adjustable coupling for attaching the support member to the armrest attachment member, and a plurality of straps for mounting the armrest attachment

An apparatus for the ergonomic positioning of a computer pointing device comprising a generally planar support member, an armrest attachment member, an adjustable coupling for attaching the support member to the armrest attachment member, and a plurality of straps for mounting the armrest attachment member onto the armrest of a chair. The adjustable coupling provides for rotational positioning of the support member around an axis parallel to the user's line of sight to the monitor, tilt positioning of the support member around an axis perpendicular to the user's axial line of sight to the monitor, and lateral positioning of the support member relative to the armrest attachment member. The armrest attachment member has a generally U-shaped cross-section adapted to fit over the existing armrest of a chair, and the attachment straps, which have Velcro.TM. fasteners or the like, fasten the armrest attachment member securely onto the armrest.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An ergonomic computer pointing device placement apparatus for attachment onto an armrest of a chair, comprising:(a) a support member, including an upper surface and a lower surface;(b) an armrest attachment member having a longitudinal axis;(c) an adjustable coupling at

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An ergonomic computer pointing device placement apparatus for attachment onto an armrest of a chair, comprising:(a) a support member, including an upper surface and a lower surface;(b) an armrest attachment member having a longitudinal axis;(c) an adjustable coupling attaching said support member to said armrest attachment member, said adjustable coupling including:(i) a pivoting axis that is perpendicular horizontally from the longitudinal axis of said armrest attachment member when said support member is in a generally horizontal position;(ii) a bracket disposed on said lower surface of said support member; and(iii) a connecting arm having a proximate end and a distal end, said distal end pivotally coupled to said bracket of said support member, said proximate end pivotally coupled along said pivoting axis to said armrest attachment member wherein the pivot axis of said distal end is perpendicular to the pivot axis of said proximate end; and(d) means for mounting said armrest attachment member onto the armrest of a chair.