Ergonomic Man: product specification for design patent

Category: Wearable Ergonomic Intervention System / Body-Attached Apparatus

Abstract:
Ergonomic Man is a system of wearable body attachments designed to mitigate bodily harm caused by prolonged exposure to non-supportive work environments. The apparatus operates by physically inhibiting standardized work postures and task-related movements, thereby preventing continued engagement with harmful ergonomic conditions.

Background:
Conventional ergonomic solutions prioritize adaptation of the body to existing work environments through furniture optimization (e.g., chairs, desks, keyboards). In environments where such accommodations are absent or insufficient, prolonged exposure may result in physical strain and diminished well-being. Existing solutions fail to address situations in which disengagement from work itself is the most viable health-preserving strategy.

Summary of the Invention:
The Ergonomic Man system comprises a set of modular body attachments configured to restrict specific movements associated with sedentary labor, including sitting upright, typing, and desk-based positioning. When worn, the apparatus renders these actions mechanically unfeasible, thereby expelling the body from conventional work configurations.

The system selectively permits a limited range of alternative bodily states, including lateral rest (side-lying position) and basic nutritional intake requiring minimal motor coordination. These allowances define a reduced operational mode oriented toward recovery rather than productivity.

Functional Description:

• Prevents sustained sitting and upright desk posture

• Obstructs hand and arm configurations necessary for typing and tool use

• Enables non-work postures associated with rest

• Operates independently of environmental modification or furniture design

Intended Use:
The invention is intended for use in environments where ergonomic infrastructure is inadequate or actively harmful. It functions as a bodily failsafe mechanism, prioritizing withdrawal over optimization.

Design Principle:
Unlike conventional ergonomic products that maximize efficiency and endurance, Ergonomic Man redefines ergonomic success as enforced disengagement. Incapacity is treated as a protective feature rather than a defect.