US5405168A
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Combination computer mouse pad and note pad
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-01-21
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Granted: 1995-04-11
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Expires: 2014-01-21
Abstract
Abstract A combination computer mouse pad and note pad for providing a work surface upon which notes can be written and a computer mouse can be operated. The combination computer mouse pad and note pad includes a plurality of sheets of paper which are secured together in a manner such that the paper does not come up or move while a computer mouse is dragged across the surface of the top sheet. The combination computer mouse pad and note pad defines a means for assisting in separating and removing the top sheet.
Inventors
- 👤 G. Gary Holt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 18:53
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/03; G06F3/033; G06F3/039; G06F3/0395
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A combination computer mouse pad and note pad comprising: a plurality of sheets of textured paper, each of said plurality of sheets defining a selected configuration having a top face, a bottom face and opposing side edges, each said top face defining a work surface, said work surface being used for writing, said work surface further being used to engage a track ball of a computer mouse; a base defining said selected configuration of each of said plurality of sheets of textured paper, said base for supporting said plurality of sheets of textured paper; and, a set of adhesive glue strips for securing said plurality of sheets and base together, each strip being applied to a respective one of said opposing side edges, said selected configuration of each of said plurality of sheets defining at least one free side edge which is not secured, said at least one free side edge for separating a top sheet from said plurality of sheets such that said top sheet is easily torn off said combination computer mouse and note pad.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A combination computer mouse pad and note pad comprising: a plurality of sheets of textured paper, each of said plurality of sheets defining a selected configuration having a top face, a bottom face and opposing side edges, each said top face defining a work surface, said work surface being used for writing, said work surface further being used to engage a track ball of a computer mouse; a base defining said selected configuration of each of said plurality of sheets of textured paper, said base for supporting said plurality of sheets of textured paper; and, a set of adhesive glue strips for securing said plurality of sheets and base together, each strip being applied to a respective one of said opposing side edges, said selected configuration of each of said plurality of sheets defining at least one free side edge which is not secured, said at least one free side edge for separating a top sheet from said plurality of sheets such that said top sheet is easily torn off said combination computer mouse and note pad.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
115 words
A combination computer mouse pad and note pad comprising: a plurality of sheets of textured papers, each of said plurality of sheets of textured paper defining a selected configuration having a top face, a bottom face and opposing side edges, each said top face defining a work surface, said work surface being used for writing, said work surface further being used to engage a track ball of a computer mouse; a base defining said selected configuration of each of said plurality of sheets of textured paper, said base for supporting said plurality of sheets of textured paper; and, securing means for securing said plurality of sheets and said base together along said opposing side edges.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
115 words
A combination computer mouse pad and note pad comprising: a plurality of sheets of textured papers, each of said plurality of sheets of textured paper defining a selected configuration having a top face, a bottom face and opposing side edges, each said top face defining a work surface, said work surface being used for writing, said work surface further being used to engage a track ball of a computer mouse; a base defining said selected configuration of each of said plurality of sheets of textured paper, said base for supporting said plurality of sheets of textured paper; and, securing means for securing said plurality of sheets and said base together along said opposing side edges.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination computer mouse pad and note pad of claim 2 wherein said securing means is a set of adhesive glue strips, each strip being applied to a respective one of said opposing side edges.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
69 words
The combination computer mouse pad and note pad of claim 2 wherein said selected configuration of each of said plurality of sheets of textured paper defines at least one free side edge which is not secured, said at least one free side edge for separating a top sheet from said plurality of sheets such that said top sheet is easily torn off said combination computer mouse and note pad.
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