Industrial Design Sampler
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Introduction
The USER group at IBM Almaden is involved with many aspects of industrial
design for IBM products, particularly with the ThinkPad line of notebook
computers.
Wrist Rest
Wrist rests have become common to keep the operator's hands in a comfortable
position. We have designed a series of snap-on wrist rests that attach
to keyboards to produce a stabilizing rest. Unlike conventional wrist rests,
these move with the keyboard and even function well in your lap.
Universal Plug
Anyone who travels internationally knows the headache of having the wrong
kind of plug to fit into the wall. We have developed a Universal Plug which
fits into many different outlets by automatically retracting unused tongs.
Flexible Transformer
Power supplies continue to shrink to make portable computing easier. We
have developed a power supply transformer which is actually distributed
along the length of the power cord. This transformer spreads its weight
and heat and requires little additional bulk. It also maintains a low power
factor.
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Last updated: Saturday, 08-Mar-97 01:40:42 PST
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