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Mouse pad with storage compartment
Assignee: Esselte Corp
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Filing: 1994-09-29
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Granted: 1996-08-06
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Expires: 2014-09-29
Abstract
Abstract A mouse pad for supporting a computer mouse, having an ergonomically comfortable sloping front top portion for supporting the hand and/or wrist of a user of the mouse, wherein the pad comprises an interior storage compartment covered by an upwardly-pivotable lid which, when closed, forms a smooth top surface with the adjacent pad.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael J. Schriner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 20:10
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/03; G06F3/033; G06F3/039; G06F3/0395; A; A47; A47B; A47B2200/00; A47B2200/0084; A47B2200/0095; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/917; Y10S248/918
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A hand-rest pad for supporting a computer mouse, said pad having a substantially flat, horizontal top surface portion for supporting the mouse and a sloped portion extending upwardly from the front of said pad to merge with said flat top surface portion, said pad being hollow to define an article storage compartment therein, and said top portion comprising an upwardly-pivotable lid for said storage compartment, providing access to said compartment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
A hand-rest pad for supporting a computer mouse, said pad having a substantially flat, horizontal top surface portion for supporting the mouse and a sloped portion extending upwardly from the front of said pad to merge with said flat top surface portion, said pad being hollow to define an article storage compartment therein, and said top portion comprising an upwardly-pivotable lid for said storage compartment, providing access to said compartment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The pad of claim 1, wherein the outer surface of said sloped portion is convex upward.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The pad of claim 1, wherein said lid is hinged to pivot about an axis near its rear edge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The pad of claim 1, wherein said lid, when closed, is recessed into said pad to present a smooth continuous surface with the adjacent top surface of said pad.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The pad of claim 1, comprising partitions dividing said compartment into a plurality of sections.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
64 words
An assembly of a computer, a computer mouse, means connecting said mouse to said computer, and a mouse-support pad for said mouse, wherein: said pad comprises a top surface portion on which said mouse is supported, said mouse support pad having a storage compartment therein, and said top surface portion comprising an upwardly-pivotable lid positioned above said compartment for providing access to said compartment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
64 words
An assembly of a computer, a computer mouse, means connecting said mouse to said computer, and a mouse-support pad for said mouse, wherein: said pad comprises a top surface portion on which said mouse is supported, said mouse support pad having a storage compartment therein, and said top surface portion comprising an upwardly-pivotable lid positioned above said compartment for providing access to said compartment.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The assembly of claim 6, wherein said lid is pivotable about an axis near the rear of said pad.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
The assembly of claim 6, wherein said pad comprises adjacent portions extending forwardly of said lid, and wherein the top of said lid, when said lid is closed, forms a smooth substantially continuous surface with adjacent portions of said pad.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-08-06 | 2000-02-05 | 2000-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-08-06 | 2004-02-05 | 2004-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-08-06 | 2008-02-05 | 2008-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |