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US5844775A
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Mouse cable holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-07-25
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Granted: 1998-12-01
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Expires: 2016-07-25
Abstract
Abstract A computer mouse cable holder is provided for holding a mouse cable in a stationary position relative to an area of use of the computer mouse. Numerous embodiments are described including cable holders of a sufficient weight and gripping surface to hold a mouse cable stationary. Mouse cable holders are also described having an adhesive surface for affixing the cable holder. One embodiment of the invention provides a fastener molded as an integral unitary one-piece construction as part of a molded plastic computer component housing, wherein the fastener holds the mouse cable in fixed relation to the component at a point along its length. Further, novel embodiments are described for manufacturing the mouse cable holder.
Inventors
- 👤 Steven W. Lundberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:11
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/03; G06F3/033; G06F3/039
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
Computer apparatus comprising a computer system including a mouse having a mouse housing and a mouse cable electrically connecting the mouse housing to the computer system, and a computer keyboard having a housing constructed at least in part of molded plastic, the keyboard housing being separate from a computer system housing containing a central processing unit for the computer, wherein the mouse cable is physically fastened to the computer system housing, the keyboard connected to the computer system housing with a keyboard cable, the keyboard housing including a fastener molded as an integral unitary one-piece construction with the molded plastic housing holding the mouse cable in fixed relation to the keyboard at a point along its length between the mouse and where it is physically fastened to the computer system housing in a position which provides a desirable amount of slack in the cable to move the mouse housing about in an area sufficient for its use, wherein the fastener is adapted for holding a mouse cable having a diameter less than that of a keyboard cable extending from the keyboard housing and further wherein at least a portion of the fastener is not adapted to engage or hold the keyboard cable.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
202 words
Computer apparatus comprising a computer system including a mouse having a mouse housing and a mouse cable electrically connecting the mouse housing to the computer system, and a computer keyboard having a housing constructed at least in part of molded plastic, the keyboard housing being separate from a computer system housing containing a central processing unit for the computer, wherein the mouse cable is physically fastened to the computer system housing, the keyboard connected to the computer system housing with a keyboard cable, the keyboard housing including a fastener molded as an integral unitary one-piece construction with the molded plastic housing holding the mouse cable in fixed relation to the keyboard at a point along its length between the mouse and where it is physically fastened to the computer system housing in a position which provides a desirable amount of slack in the cable to move the mouse housing about in an area sufficient for its use, wherein the fastener is adapted for holding a mouse cable having a diameter less than that of a keyboard cable extending from the keyboard housing and further wherein at least a portion of the fastener is not adapted to engage or hold the keyboard cable.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the fastener is adapted to hold a mouse cable of about 1/8 inch in outside diameter.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 further wherein the fastener is adapted to hold the mouse cable by interference fit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
223 words
Computer apparatus comprising a computer system including a mouse having a mouse housing and a mouse cable connecting the mouse housing to the computer system, the computer system including a personal computer having a computer housing for holding a CPU and related computer circuitry, wherein the mouse cable is physically fastened in the computer housing, and a keyboard having a housing which is separate from the computer housing but connected to the computer housing with a keyboard cable, the computer housing constructed at least in part of molded plastic, the personal computer connected as part of the computer system, the computer housing including a fastener molded as an integral unitary one-piece construction with the molded plastic of the computer housing holding the mouse cable in fixed relation to the computer housing at a point along its length between the mouse and where the mouse cable is physically fastened in the computer housing in a position which provides a desirable amount of slack in the cable to move the mouse housing about in an area sufficient for its use, wherein the fastener is adapted to hold a mouse cable having a diameter less than that of a power cord extending from the computer housing and further wherein at least a portion of the fastener is not adapted to engage or hold the power cord.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
223 words
Computer apparatus comprising a computer system including a mouse having a mouse housing and a mouse cable connecting the mouse housing to the computer system, the computer system including a personal computer having a computer housing for holding a CPU and related computer circuitry, wherein the mouse cable is physically fastened in the computer housing, and a keyboard having a housing which is separate from the computer housing but connected to the computer housing with a keyboard cable, the computer housing constructed at least in part of molded plastic, the personal computer connected as part of the computer system, the computer housing including a fastener molded as an integral unitary one-piece construction with the molded plastic of the computer housing holding the mouse cable in fixed relation to the computer housing at a point along its length between the mouse and where the mouse cable is physically fastened in the computer housing in a position which provides a desirable amount of slack in the cable to move the mouse housing about in an area sufficient for its use, wherein the fastener is adapted to hold a mouse cable having a diameter less than that of a power cord extending from the computer housing and further wherein at least a portion of the fastener is not adapted to engage or hold the power cord.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus according to claim 4 wherein the fastener is adapted to hold a mouse cable of about 1/8 inch in outside diameter.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus according to claim 5 further wherein the fastener is adapted to hold the mouse cable by interference fit.
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