US5165630A
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Wrist protector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-08-06
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Granted: 1992-11-24
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Expires: 2011-08-06
Abstract
Abstract Wrist protector for a computer mouse which includes a sized pad having an upper surface and a lower surface connected together by at least one side wall. A portion of the side wall is adapted for fixation to the computer mouse. The lower surface is formed from a planar friction free material adapted to slide on a separate planar surface. The upper surface is formed from a cushioning material. The pad has a thickness which elevates a wrist placed on the pad from the separate planar surface and the pad is sized for fixation to the mouse and is of sufficient length in which to hold a portion of the wrist of a hand holding a mouse fixed to the pad.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin D. Connor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 16:12
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B21/00; A47B21/03; A47B21/0371
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A mouse and wrist protector, comprising: a computer mouse fixedly connected to a sized pad having an upper surface and a lower surface connected together by at least one side wall, a portion of said side wall being fixed to said computer mouse by a hook and loop fastening means, said lower surface being formed from a planar friction-free material adapted to slide on a separate planar surface, said upper surface being formed from a cushioning material, said pad having a thickness which elevates a wrist placed on said pad from the separate planar surface, said pad being sized for fixation to the mouse and being of sufficient length and width to hold a portion of the wrist of a hand holding said mouse.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A mouse and wrist protector, comprising: a computer mouse fixedly connected to a sized pad having an upper surface and a lower surface connected together by at least one side wall, a portion of said side wall being fixed to said computer mouse by a hook and loop fastening means, said lower surface being formed from a planar friction-free material adapted to slide on a separate planar surface, said upper surface being formed from a cushioning material, said pad having a thickness which elevates a wrist placed on said pad from the separate planar surface, said pad being sized for fixation to the mouse and being of sufficient length and width to hold a portion of the wrist of a hand holding said mouse.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The wrist protector of claim 1 wherein said lower surface comprises ultra-high molecular weight plastic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The wrist protector of claim 2 wherein said plastic is polyethylene.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The wrist protector of claim 1 wherein said pad comprises rubber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The wrist protector of claim 1 wherein said upper surface comprises a fabric.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The wrist protector of claim 1 wherein said sized pad is rectangular having a width and length of between two and four inches.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The wrist protector of claim 1, wherein said lower surface comprises PTFE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-11-24 | 1996-05-25 | 1996-11-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-11-24 | 2000-05-25 | 2000-11-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-11-24 | 2004-05-25 | 2004-11-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |