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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 [ MUSIC ] The average American worker spends six hours a day at their desk. The average gamer spends an additional seven hours a day at their desk. The average under desk temperature a chilly 32 degrees Farenheit, yet this is what we do with our feet during the hours and hours we spend at our desk. We could continue doing this, but there's a better way to sit we call it the foot hammock- the most comfortable way to sit at your desk. I'm a college student and a gamer, so I spend more than my fair share of time sitting at my desk, really more hours than I spend sleeping. And as I was sitting at my desk, I realized my feet were getting cold, my legs weren't really supported, I really wasn't as comfortable as I wanted to be. As I started looking for better solutions I tried a bunch of different things. I tried a cardboard box that wasn't very comfortable. I tried my printer I ended up breaking that. So I got together with my roommate Brent and we began developing the foot hammock. The two main problems we wanted to solve were how to support your feet and keep them warm. We wanted a product that would be comfortable, machine washable, easy to take off and put back on and most importantly we wanted it to work on every desk. After going through the design process, we went through 50 different types of fabric, over 20 different ways to attach it to your desk using velcro, suction cups, double sided tape, and we finally came up with the product that we have for you today. The foot hammock seamlessly sticks to the bottom of any desk, using a powerful patented adhesive technology that can hold up to 100 pounds. It's easy to put on, it's easy to take off, and it works under every. The foot hammock can be adjusted to any position desired, whether you want it close to the ground, or up and out of the way. We've created a product that is really amazing and comfortable to use, so let's take a look at our rewards. We've created three versions of this product. The first version is the original, and it's made of mesh, which allows you to use the product with your shoes on. You can also use the product with your shoes off, and the breathable material lets your feet. To keep cool, the second version is our fleece version. This can be used with your shoes but it was really made to be used bare foot. It's really comfortable and allows you to keep your feet cozy and very warm. Finally we have the heated version of the heat blanket. This allows you to adjust the heat to your desired level, keeping your feet at a ten out of ten on the. Now is the stretch goal. If we reach a hundred thousand dollars, for all fleece backers, we'll include a free fleece blanket attachment that envelopes the heat and keeps your feet extra warm. With your help backing and sharing this project, I know that we can hit this goal. We spent a lot of money making sure your sleeping experience is as comfortable as possible. 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