US5245146A
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Mouse cover
Assignee: CLASSIC HEADQUARTERS Inc
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Filing: 1992-02-28
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Granted: 1993-09-14
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Expires: 2012-02-28
Abstract
Abstract A protective cover for a hand operated computer control, sometimes referred to as a "mouse" where the protective cover has a cavity in which the "mouse" is held and shielded from dust and dirt. The cover has pivotal levers with downwardly projecting adjustable projections that contact buttons on the "mouse" to signal commands to a computer.
Inventors
- 👤 Linda K. Florence
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:49
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/03; G06F3/033; G06F3/0354; G06F3/03543; G06F2203/00; G06F2203/033; G06F2203/0333
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A protective cover for a hand operated controller device with buttons for operating a computer device where the protective cover shields the hand operated control device from dirt and dust, and the hand operated control device having a front end and a rear end with indents on both the front end and the rear end comprising, a protective cover means having a first pair of opposed walls and a second pair of walls between said first pair of opposed walls to form a cavity in said protective cover means, a pair of opposed detent connecting means on said first opposed walls for attaching in the indents of the front and rear walls of the hand operated controller where the hand operated controller extends beyond a lower edge of said protective cover defined by said first pair of walls and said second pair of walls to expose sensors on the hand operated controller, and at least one pivotal projection means mounted on said protective cover where said projection means extends into said cavity to operate buttons on the hand operated controller.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A protective cover for a hand operated controller device with buttons for operating a computer device where the protective cover shields the hand operated control device from dirt and dust, and the hand operated control device having a front end and a rear end with indents on both the front end and the rear end comprising, a protective cover means having a first pair of opposed walls and a second pair of walls between said first pair of opposed walls to form a cavity in said protective cover means, a pair of opposed detent connecting means on said first opposed walls for attaching in the indents of the front and rear walls of the hand operated controller where the hand operated controller extends beyond a lower edge of said protective cover defined by said first pair of walls and said second pair of walls to expose sensors on the hand operated controller, and at least one pivotal projection means mounted on said protective cover where said projection means extends into said cavity to operate buttons on the hand operated controller.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A protective cover as in claim 1 wherein said at least one pivotal projection means having adjustable projections to contact hand operated controllers of different sizes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
A protective cover as in claim 2 wherein said protective cover has an opening aligned with the buttons on the hand operated controller, whereby a pivotal cover is pivotably connected to said protective cover and said projection means are mounted on said pivotal cover.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
66 words
A protective cover as in claim 3 wherein a cradle means connects hand operated controllers of different sizes to said protective cover, where said cradle includes an opening for a hand operated controller to project through, and connecting means projecting into said opening to attach to said hand operated controller, and where said cradle means connects to said opposed connecting means on said first opposed walls.
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) | 1996-09-13 | 1997-03-15 | 1997-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-09-13 | 2001-03-15 | 2001-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-09-13 | 2005-03-15 | 2005-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |