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Ergonomic mouse pad
Assignee: Esselte Corp
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Filing: 1992-08-05
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Granted: 1994-08-23
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Expires: 2012-08-05
Abstract
Abstract An improved ergonomic mouse pad is disclosed. The mouse pad comprises a four-sided pad constructed from non-skid polymer and having a substantially planar top surface for supporting a computer mouse. Three of the sides of the pad are supported by a vertical sidewall. The planar top surface proximate to the fourth side forms a curved region for facilitating the comfort and ease of use of the hand and wrist of a mouse user.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael J. Schriner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:29
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/03; G06F3/033; G06F3/039; G06F3/0395
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
An ergonomic mouse pad comprising: a pad having a front edge and a rear edge, and a first substantially flat and horizontal top surface region extending from said rear edge toward said front edge for supporting a computer mouse during its use, and having a second top surface region merging smoothly and sloping downwardly from said first top surface region to said front edge of said pad to provide support and comfort for the hand and wrist of a user of the mouse.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
An ergonomic mouse pad comprising: a pad having a front edge and a rear edge, and a first substantially flat and horizontal top surface region extending from said rear edge toward said front edge for supporting a computer mouse during its use, and having a second top surface region merging smoothly and sloping downwardly from said first top surface region to said front edge of said pad to provide support and comfort for the hand and wrist of a user of the mouse.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The mouse pad of claim 1, wherein said second top surface region is convex upward.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The mouse pad of claim 1, wherein said first top surface is of a non-slid polymeric material.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1997-08-22 | 1998-02-21 | 1998-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-08-22 | 2002-02-21 | 2002-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-08-22 | 2006-02-21 | 2006-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |