US4760618A
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Apparatus for cleaning the interior of a mouse
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-04-14
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Granted: 1988-08-02
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Expires: 2007-04-14
Abstract
Abstract Methods of an apparatus for cleaning an electro-mechanical transducer such as a "mouse" used for moving cursors on a computer display terminal comprise a scrubbing ball having a "hook" VELCRO surface and a pad having a "loop" VELCRO surface. The VELCRO covered ball is lightly coated with solvent, inserted into the recess of the "mouse" and rolled over the "loop" VELCRO surface. This rolling action scrubs the interior of the "mouse" and transfers dust, debris and suspended oil from the recess of the mouse to the pad.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen R. Chapin, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 01:15
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/03; G06F3/033; G06F3/039; G06F3/0395; A; A47; A47L; A47L13/00; A47L13/10; A47L13/16; B; B08; B08B; B08B1/00; B08B1/10; B08B3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
Apparatus for cleaning an interior cavity of an electro-mechanical device wherein the interior cavity has electro-magnetic transducers therein and a spherical surface, the apparatus comprising: a ball covered with VELCRO material arranged as an array of hooks, and a pad of VELCRO material arranged with an array of loops complementing the hooks of the VELCRO material on the shpere whereby when the sphere is placed in the recess and rolled on the pad, dirt and debris is picked up by the hooks on the sphere and transferred to the loops on the pad.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
Apparatus for cleaning an interior cavity of an electro-mechanical device wherein the interior cavity has electro-magnetic transducers therein and a spherical surface, the apparatus comprising: a ball covered with VELCRO material arranged as an array of hooks, and a pad of VELCRO material arranged with an array of loops complementing the hooks of the VELCRO material on the shpere whereby when the sphere is placed in the recess and rolled on the pad, dirt and debris is picked up by the hooks on the sphere and transferred to the loops on the pad.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 1 further including a rigid base for mounting the VELCRO pad and a resilient cushion disposed between the VELCRO pad and the rigid base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus of claim 2 further including a solvent accompanying the VELCRO covered sphere and VELCRO covered pad wherein the solvent is applied to the sphere prior to inserting this sphere in the recess of the electro-mechanical device.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-08-02 | 1992-02-01 | 1992-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-08-02 | 1996-02-01 | 1996-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-08-02 | 2000-02-01 | 2000-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |