'Local Northwest Entrepreneur Beats the 98% Odds with Ergonomic Innovation'.PUYALLUP, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 25, 1999-- "Local Northwest Entrepreneur Beats the 98% Odds with Ergonomic ergonomic - Concerning ergonomics or exhibitting good ergonimics. Innovation" It is well known in the invention industry that many play the game, spend the money, effort and time only to find that they can't get their product licensed. A whopping 98% of all inventions never reach the marketplace. The national statistics run only a 2% success rate! But a local Seattle engineer, inventor and businessman has beaten these odds with a simple and effective product trademarked as "MouseMate". The "MouseMate"(TM) is an ergonomic support pad that attaches to, moves with and supports the palm and wrist during computer mousing use. This simple, yet innovative office product has achieved Exclusive Worldwide Licensing through "Office Pro Inc. LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control ", an international office products company located in Forest Hills, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of . The "MouseMate" is a simple, yet effective new patent pending office Innovation, which assists and aids the vast amount of computer users. "The "MouseMate" is fun and easy to use. It is the only product of its kind that instantly attaches to a computer mouse and provides the user with extreme comfort while assisting in the prevention of Repetitive Stress Injuries repetitive stress injury or repetitive strain injury (RSI), injury caused by repeated movement of a particular part of the body. Often seen in workers whose physical routine is unvaried, RSI has become epidemic since computers have entered the , which includes but is not limited to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome carpal tunnel syndrome: see repetitive stress injury. carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) Painful condition caused by repetitive stress to the wrist over time. ", stated Cliff Goodman, the company's founder. Goodman further states, "With many years of background in process and manufacturing ergonomics ergonomics, the engineering science concerned with the physical and psychological relationship between machines and the people who use them. The ergonomicist takes an empirical approach to the study of human-machine interactions. , I perceived the need for a simple and effective ergonomic device which would be different than other pads that are utilized in conjunction with a mouse and just sit in place." The "MouseMate" instantly attaches to most all commonly used mouses and moves easily with the mouse and the hand as one. This greatly assists in reducing the amount of potentially harmful wrist movement and stress. The "MouseMate" provides the needed palm and wrist support A product that prevents and provides a therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome by keeping the hands in a neutral wrist position. It is worn like a bandage around the wrist. See wrist rest and wrist strap. and can additionally assist in reducing arm fatigue during office computer use. The "MouseMate" is designed for use in crowded office workspaces and it takes less desk space than other devices in today's market. The "MouseMate" can also be utilized with or without a regular mouse pad A fabric-covered rubber pad roughly 9" square that provides a smooth surface for rolling a mouse. There are also mouse pads that provide a better surface; for example, 3M makes the Precise Mousing Surface, an ultra-thin mouse pad that is engineered to reduce friction. . Focus group tests conducted by Goodman and his outside marketing firm, Product Development Company, found an overwhelming acceptance for comfort and use. The "MouseMate" obtained a "98% would buy ratio" from focus group participants. The "MouseMate" incorporates the following advantages and benefits for the mass users of computers: provide needed palm and wrist support; installs in seconds; is fun and easy to use; improves palm, wrist and arm ergonomics; adaptable to most commonly used mouses; is especially effective within compact office work spaces; and can assist in the reduction of Repetitive Stress Injuries. "With Repetitive Stress Injuries growing seven fold over the past decade and costing businesses billions of dollars a year, the "MouseMate" serves as an excellent preventative product for reducing the risk and danger for all businesses utilizing computers", said Goodman. Today's businesses are extremely cognizant of the importance of workplace injury prevention along with reducing the associated insurance and medical costs. With the "MouseMate's" simplicity, ease of use and nominal pricing, it's a fresh alternative to existing devices. Goodman states, "Beyond all the time and effort involved with the "MouseMate" development, patents (four total), trademarks, copyrights and legal logistics, for me, the satisfaction comes through our customers, knowing we are making a positive impact out there, as stated below." "I wanted to thank you for introducing me to the comfort and ease of using the "MouseMate". My surgery on both wrists earlier this summer was successful; and I hope to avoid a recurrence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by utilizing the "MouseMate" as well as an ergonomic keyboard A keyboard that separates the keys into two halves shaped like a wide "V." Some keyboards have a fixed layout, while others are movable. To the touch typist, the layout feels odd at first, but it puts less stress on the hands and wrist and winds up being comfortable for most people. and a proper chair. I share the information you gave me about the "MouseMate" with others, especially staff women who are experiencing discomfort or developing CTS (1) (Clear To Send) The RS-232 signal sent from the receiving station to the transmitting station that indicates it is ready to accept data. Contrast with RTS. (2) (Common Type System) The data typing used in . . I hope this generates many orders for you as well as relief for them. I will be sending an order for "MouseMates" which will make nifty holiday gifts for my friends who use the PC and mouse. What a better way to show I care? I hope your marketing of the "MouseMate" goes well. It is a product that does a great service for a nominal price Nominal price Price quotations on futures for a period in which no actual trading took place. ." Sincerely, Angela Howard Zophy Associate Professor of History University of Houston "In Today's litigious litigious adj. referring to a person who constantly brings or prolongs legal actions, particularly when the legal maneuvers are unnecessary or unfounded. Such persons often enjoy legal battles, controversy, the courtroom, the spotlight, use the courts to punish yet high-tech world of computers, inventors such as Goodman who are designing products to serve the needs of the public and at the same time prevent costly litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. to business should be admired", said Steve Danzig, President of Product Development Company, a Spokane based product development licensing company. SOURCE: DigitalWork ( http://www.digitalwork.com ) WHERE SMALL BUSINESS GOES TO WORK |
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