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Waxman](https://time.com/author/olivia-b-waxman/)  ## Olivia B. Waxman Staff Writer Jan 5, 2015 10:45 PM UTC This week in offbeat inventions:[ “The Foot Hammock,”](http://signup.thefoothammock.com/) a hammock for cubicle jockeys and gamers who often get restless sitting in front of the computers at their desks for hours on end. Co-founded by Brigham Young University student Matt Hulme of Provo, Utah, “The Foot Hammock” will have a booth at the [Consumer Electronics Show (CES)](http://ces15.mapyourshow.com/6%5F0/exhibitor/exhibitor-details.cfm?ExhID=T0003905) in Las Vegas, Nev. Supporters can look out for its [Kickstarter](https://www.facebook.com/TheFootHammock), which is expected to debut this week as well. A [similar “foot hammock”](http://connectdesign.co.kr/front/php/product.php?product%5Fno=616&main%5Fcate%5Fno=1&display%5Fgroup=2) that made the rounds on the Internet this summer appears to be up for sale. ### These Vintage Computer Ads Show We've Come a Long, Long Way  1974  1976  1976  1977 Picasa 3.0  1977  1978  1978  1980  1980  1981  1983  1983  1983  1984 ## Transcript [00:00] [ MUSIC ] The average American worker spends six [00:02] hours a day at their desk. The average gamer spends [00:05] an additional seven hours a day at their desk. The [00:07] average under desk temperature a chilly 32 degrees [00:10] Farenheit, yet this is what we do with our feet during [00:13] the hours and hours we spend at our desk. We could [00:15] continue doing this, but there's a better way to sit we [00:18] call it the foot hammock- the most comfortable way to [00:23] sit [00:26] at [00:29] your [00:32] desk. [00:35] I'm a college student and a gamer, so I spend more [00:37] than my fair share of time sitting at my desk, really [00:40] more hours than I spend sleeping. And as I was sitting [00:42] at my desk, I realized my feet were getting cold, my [00:44] legs weren't really supported, I really wasn't as [00:47] comfortable as I wanted to be. As I started looking for [00:49] better solutions I tried a bunch of different things. I [00:51] tried a cardboard box that wasn't very comfortable. I [00:53] tried my printer I ended up breaking that. So I got [00:56] together with my roommate Brent and we began [00:58] developing the foot hammock. The two main problems [00:59] we wanted to solve were how to support your feet and [01:01] keep them warm. We wanted a product that would be [01:03] comfortable, machine washable, easy to take off and [01:07] put back on and most importantly we wanted it to [01:09] work on every desk. After going through the design [01:11] process, we went through 50 different types of fabric, [01:13] over 20 different ways to attach it to your desk using [01:16] velcro, suction cups, double sided tape, and we finally [01:19] came up with the product that we have for you today. [01:21] The foot hammock seamlessly sticks to the bottom of [01:23] any desk, using a powerful patented adhesive [01:26] technology that can hold up to 100 pounds. It's easy to [01:28] put on, it's easy to take off, and it works under every. [01:32] The foot hammock can be adjusted to any position [01:34] desired, whether you want it close to the ground, or up [01:36] and out of the way. We've created a product that is [01:38] really amazing and comfortable to use, so let's take a [01:40] look at our rewards. We've created three versions of [01:43] this product. The first version is the original, and it's [01:45] made of mesh, which allows you to use the product [01:47] with your shoes on. You can also use the product with [01:49] your shoes off, and the breathable material lets your [01:51] feet. To keep cool, the second version is our fleece [01:53] version. This can be used with your shoes but it was [01:56] really made to be used bare foot. It's really [01:58] comfortable and allows you to keep your feet cozy and [02:00] very warm. Finally we have the heated version of the [02:03] heat blanket. This allows you to adjust the heat to your [02:06] desired level, keeping your feet at a ten out of ten on [02:08] the. Now is the stretch goal. If we reach a hundred [02:11] thousand dollars, for all fleece backers, we'll include a [02:14] free fleece blanket attachment that envelopes the heat [02:17] and keeps your feet extra warm. With your help [02:20] backing and sharing this project, I know that we can hit [02:22] this goal. We spent a lot of money making sure your [02:24] sleeping experience is as comfortable as possible. You [02:26] spend just about as much time at a desk as you do [02:28] sleeping, so we think you should invest in your comfort [02:31] here. To, and that's why I invented the foot hammock. [02:33] We appreciate all your support and thanks for backing. ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/3654416/foot-hammock/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/3654416/foot-hammock/"},"headline":"Behold, a Hammock for Your Feet","datePublished":"2015-01-05T22:45:42.000Z","dateModified":"2026-10-01T09:02:26.484Z","description":"Put your feet up, and watch how it works","url":"https://time.com/3654416/foot-hammock/","keywords":["Newsfeed","society"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt62c219134fecce65/698778390b72e31d4e6dcf2d/screen-shot-2015-01-05-at-2-45-27-pm.png?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Olivia B. 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