US5570112A
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Ergonomic computer mouse
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-10-12
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Granted: 1996-10-29
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Expires: 2014-10-12
Abstract
Abstract An improved computer mouse is provided for a computer, having a monitor and keyboard and a computer mouse pad, which consists of a housing to move about a computer mouse pad on a desk top or other flat, level surface. A soft foam rubber structure is built into the housing for supporting a wrist and palm of a computer operator in comfort, when the operator moves the housing about the computer mouse pad on the desk top.
Inventors
- 👤 Calvin H. A. Robinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:14
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: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
An improved ergonomic computer mouse for a computer having a monitor, CPU, and keyboard, a computer mouse pad or other similar material, and a desk top or other similar flat, level surface, which comprises: a) a housing to be moved about the mouse pad on the desk top; b) means formed in said housing for supporting a wrist and palm of a computer operator in comfort, when the computer operator moves said housing about the computer mouse pad on the desk top, said means for supporting said wrist and palm comprising an arch shaped upper surface of said housing conforming to the shape of said wrist and palm with a recess centrally located in and extending substantially the full length of said upper surface in contact with said wrist and palm, in which recess is permanently mounted a soft, foam rubber material over which is a thin covering layer of fabric material conforming with said arch shaped upper surface and not protruding therefrom; and c) two buttons in said housing to control a cursor on the monitor and a data cord extending from said housing to the computer to send a signal from said buttons to the computer to control the cursor on the monitor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
An improved ergonomic computer mouse for a computer having a monitor, CPU, and keyboard, a computer mouse pad or other similar material, and a desk top or other similar flat, level surface, which comprises: a) a housing to be moved about the mouse pad on the desk top; b) means formed in said housing for supporting a wrist and palm of a computer operator in comfort, when the computer operator moves said housing about the computer mouse pad on the desk top, said means for supporting said wrist and palm comprising an arch shaped upper surface of said housing conforming to the shape of said wrist and palm with a recess centrally located in and extending substantially the full length of said upper surface in contact with said wrist and palm, in which recess is permanently mounted a soft, foam rubber material over which is a thin covering layer of fabric material conforming with said arch shaped upper surface and not protruding therefrom; and c) two buttons in said housing to control a cursor on the monitor and a data cord extending from said housing to the computer to send a signal from said buttons to the computer to control the cursor on the monitor.
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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) | 1999-10-29 | 2000-04-29 | 2000-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-10-29 | 2004-04-29 | 2004-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-10-29 | 2008-04-29 | 2008-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |