US4788537A
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Mouse interface assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-09-17
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Granted: 1988-11-29
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Expires: 2007-09-17
Abstract
Abstract An assembly (10) for interfacing with a mouse (12) including a transducer (13) which controls movement of a cursor on a computer display is disclosed as including a base (14), a first member (16) having a peripheral surface (18) for interfacing with the mouse (12) mounted on the base (14) for rotary and axial movement and a second member (20) connected to the first member (16) and manually actuable for actuating driving movement of the first member (16) to thereby allow an operator to simulate control wheel movement associated with playing video games.
Inventors
- 👤 Lowell A. Potiker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:29
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/03; G06F3/033; G06F3/038; G06F3/039
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
An assembly (10) for interfacing with a mouse (12) including a transducer (13) which controls movement of a cursor on a computer display, the assembly comprising: a base (14); a first member (16) having a peripheral surface (18) mounted on the base (14) for rotary and axial movement thereon; said base (14) also adapted to receive and retain said mouse (12) thereon with the transducer (13) interfacing with the peripheral surface (18); and a second member (20) connected to the first member (16) and manually actuable for actuating driving movement of the first member (16).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
An assembly (10) for interfacing with a mouse (12) including a transducer (13) which controls movement of a cursor on a computer display, the assembly comprising: a base (14); a first member (16) having a peripheral surface (18) mounted on the base (14) for rotary and axial movement thereon; said base (14) also adapted to receive and retain said mouse (12) thereon with the transducer (13) interfacing with the peripheral surface (18); and a second member (20) connected to the first member (16) and manually actuable for actuating driving movement of the first member (16).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
An assembly (10) as in claim 1 wherein said first member (16) is a cylindrical member (22) having a longitudinal axis (L).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
An assembly (1) as in claim 2 wherein said cylindrical member (22) is elongated.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
An assembly (10) as in claim (3) wherein said peripheral surface (18) of the elongated cylindrical member (22) is in operational contact with the transducer (13) for mechanical operation of the mouse (12).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
An assembly (10) as in claim 3 wherein said elongated cylindrical member (22) has a grid (36) about its peripheral surface (18) optically readable by the mouse (12).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
An assembly (10) as in claim 2 further including an axle (26) having opposed ends (28, 30) for fixedly mounting said first member (16) thereon.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
An assembly (10) as in claim 6 wherein said axle (26) extends outwardly from the cylindrical member (22) and beyond the base (14) and mounts the cylindrical member (22) thereon the base (14).
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
An assembly (10) as in claim 7 further including a control wheel (32) mounted on one end of the axle (26) for manual actuation of the first member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
An assembly (10) as in claim 7 further including supports (34) for mounting the axle (26) on the base (14).
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
An assembly (10) as in claim 9 wherein said supports (34) are bearings (35) mounted thereon the base (14).
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
An assembly (10) as in claim 1 wherein said base (14) envelopes the first member (16).
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
An assembly (10) as in claim 11 wherein said base (14) includes an aperture (24) therein for receiving the mouse (12) and stationarily mounting the mouse (12).
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
An assembly (10) as in claim 12 further including a retaining band (38) for securing the mouse (12) therein the aperture (24).
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
147 words
An assembly (10) for interfacing with a mouse (12) including a transducer (13) which controls movement of a cursor on a computer display, the assembly (10) comprising: a base (14) having an aperture (24) therein for stationarily mounting the mouse (12); an elongated cylindrical member (22) having a peripheral surface (18) mounted on the base (14) for rotary and axial movement thereon; said base (14) also for mounting said mouse (12) thereon with the transducer (13) in operational contact with the peripheral surface; an axle (26) having opposed ends for fixedly mounting the cylindrical member (22) thereon; said axle (26) extending outwardly from the cylindrical member (22) and beyond the base (14); and a control wheel (32) mounted on one end (28) of the axle (26) for manual actuation of the cylindrical member (22) to thereby activate said mouse (12) and also to simulate control wheel movement.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
147 words
An assembly (10) for interfacing with a mouse (12) including a transducer (13) which controls movement of a cursor on a computer display, the assembly (10) comprising: a base (14) having an aperture (24) therein for stationarily mounting the mouse (12); an elongated cylindrical member (22) having a peripheral surface (18) mounted on the base (14) for rotary and axial movement thereon; said base (14) also for mounting said mouse (12) thereon with the transducer (13) in operational contact with the peripheral surface; an axle (26) having opposed ends for fixedly mounting the cylindrical member (22) thereon; said axle (26) extending outwardly from the cylindrical member (22) and beyond the base (14); and a control wheel (32) mounted on one end (28) of the axle (26) for manual actuation of the cylindrical member (22) to thereby activate said mouse (12) and also to simulate control wheel movement.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
144 words
An assembly (10) for interfacing with a mouse (12) including a transducer (13) which controls movement of a cursor on a computer display, the assembly (10) comprising: a base (14) having an aperture (24) therein for stationarily mounting the mouse (12); an elongated cylindrical member (22) having a peripheral surface (18) mounted on the base (14) for rotary and axial movement thereon; said cylindrical member (22) having a grid about its peripheral surface (18) optically readable by the mouse (12); an axle (26) having opposed ends for fixedly mounting the cylindrical member (22) thereon; said axle (26) extending outwardly from the cylindrical member (22) and beyond the base (14); and a control wheel (32) mounted on one end (28) of the axle (26) for manual actuation of the cylindrical member (22) to thereby activate said mouse (12) and also to simulate control wheel movement.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
144 words
An assembly (10) for interfacing with a mouse (12) including a transducer (13) which controls movement of a cursor on a computer display, the assembly (10) comprising: a base (14) having an aperture (24) therein for stationarily mounting the mouse (12); an elongated cylindrical member (22) having a peripheral surface (18) mounted on the base (14) for rotary and axial movement thereon; said cylindrical member (22) having a grid about its peripheral surface (18) optically readable by the mouse (12); an axle (26) having opposed ends for fixedly mounting the cylindrical member (22) thereon; said axle (26) extending outwardly from the cylindrical member (22) and beyond the base (14); and a control wheel (32) mounted on one end (28) of the axle (26) for manual actuation of the cylindrical member (22) to thereby activate said mouse (12) and also to simulate control wheel movement.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US4659313A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-11-29 | 1992-05-30 | 1992-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-11-29 | 1996-05-30 | 1996-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-11-29 | 2000-05-30 | 2000-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |