KOS Ergonomic Solutions appointed Irish distributors of Ortho Mouse

The OrthoMouse is one of KOS Ergonomic Solutions’ best selling ergonomic mice since we launched it in Ireland last June. It has received many great reviews from users. The Ortho Mouse was designed by Dr. Segalle, an orthopaedic surgeon, to complement the anatomy and the ""position of function"" of the human hand.

Its unique shape and appearance may seem strange at first glance, but you'll be surprised by the comfort, accuracy and speed it provides.

The OrthoMouse is designed so that it supports the hand and fingers evenly while they adopt the correct and innocuous position – 'the Position of Function' during the use of the OrthoMouse.

Your hand Works and Rests (between periods of activity) in the 'Position of Function'. ""The Index and Middle fingers rest supported upon the two buttons.

Clicking occurs with a minimum horizontal displacement of the pulp of these fingers. Hence the weight of your fingers does not produce clicking, and you do not have to “hold them in the air” during the use of the OrthoMouse.""

The thumb remains in “Opposition” to the other fingers permanently, which is the main exclusive characteristic of the human hand. Perhaps the most important movement of the human hand is opposition. It allows control, sensitivity and precision, since the fingers assume a position very similar to the one used during writing

The thumb on the OrthoMouse is responsible for the scroll features – you move it up for scrolling upwards, down for scrolling downwards, and press the thumb mid button for the 'scrolling click

Not all hands are alike. The OrthoMouse is adaptable to the size, shape and function of your hand and fingers by means of special adapters that are easy to use and are all included in the package. You choose and insert the adapter that fits your hand best and feels most comfortable among six possible configurations. Designed for the right hand with a minimum size of 6.25"" (16cm) or larger.

Technical Information for the OrthoMouse

• Currently available only as right-handed version
• Five (5) buttons
• Five (5) interchangeable sizing adapters
• Six (6) different sizing configurations
• Color: black
• Optical technology
• Plug-and-play
• Mouse Height: 2.56 inches (65 mm), Width: 3.23 in (82 mm), Length: 4.45 in - 5.35 in* (113 mm - 136 mm
• Sensor sensitivity: 800 dpi
• USB connection
• Cable length: 5 ft 10 in (1.8 meters)
• Class 1 LED Product according to international standard IEC 825-1:1993
• 1 year manufacturer warranty

Minimum Operating Systems

• Microsoft Windows: Windows 7/ Vista / XP / 2000 / Me / 98
• Apple Macintosh: Mac OS 8.6 - 9.X, Mac OS 10.1 or newer
• Linux: Kernel 2.4 or newer with USB connection

Ortho Mouse is protected by the following patents: Canada - No. 2,347,082; USA -  No. 6,300,941 and No.6,532,002;  Mexico - No. 226,639;  Brazil - No. 5,901,042-8 and No. 7,903,331; Argentina – No. 009,205 B4; Patents pending: ECC, Asia.

Customer Reviews:

“I was sceptical when I first saw the Ortho Mouse. However, I've been using it for several months now and have found it to be a comfortable and ergonomically correct”

Patrick O Hare

“This mouse has probably saved my future career - I could be a full time computer programmer without it!”

Jaqui Dysen

“So far the OrthoMouse is working great for me. The pain has disappeared”

Sean O Reilly

“Great mouse! It supports your entire hand in a relaxed posture. An ideal mouse for intensive users. The scroll system is excellent. Overall it is my preferred mouse from an ergonomics point of view.”

Gavin Jenkins

This ergonomic mouse, the Ortho Mouse is designed to help prevent and eliminate  RSI and can be adapted to suit most different hand sizes.