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Finger rest structure of computer mouse
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1997-09-09
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Granted: 1999-11-23
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Expires: 2017-09-09
Abstract
Abstract A finger rest structure of computer mouse, including a housing having a profile substantially suitable for manual operation of a user and a finger rest unit including at least one rest plate transversely projecting from a lateral side of the housing for a finger to rest thereon. Two rest plates are respectively disposed on left and right sides of the housing near front and rear ends. Alternatively, the rest plate is integrally connected along the rear side and a part of lateral side of the housing. Alternatively, the rest plates are pivotally and foldably connected with the housing or disposed at two ends of a rotary plate which is rotatably disposed under the housing, whereby the rest plate can be selectively extended or retracted. The rest plate serves to bear most of the weight of the hand and reduce the frictional force of the hand against the table face. Also, the rest plate enlarges the bottom area of the mouse, whereby the mouse can more closely attach to the table face during moving and the control of the mouse is facilitated.
Inventors
- 👤 Mei-Yun Chen
- 👤 Fu-Kuo Yeh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:08
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: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A finger rest structure of a computer mouse, comprising: a housing having a profile substantially suitable for manual operation of a user, the housing being disposed with keys for moving a cursor and inputting commands and including a bottom area; and a finger rest unit comprising at least one rest plate transversely projecting from a lateral side of the housing for a finger to rest thereon, the rest plate enlarging the bottom area of the housing to facilitate moving of the mouse, the rest plate having such an area that fingers of a user can rest thereon, the rest plate being pivotally and foldably connected with the housing; wherein the housing is disposed with a receptacle and a latch edge for receiving and locating the rest plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A finger rest structure of a computer mouse, comprising: a housing having a profile substantially suitable for manual operation of a user, the housing being disposed with keys for moving a cursor and inputting commands and including a bottom area; and a finger rest unit comprising at least one rest plate transversely projecting from a lateral side of the housing for a finger to rest thereon, the rest plate enlarging the bottom area of the housing to facilitate moving of the mouse, the rest plate having such an area that fingers of a user can rest thereon, the rest plate being pivotally and foldably connected with the housing; wherein the housing is disposed with a receptacle and a latch edge for receiving and locating the rest plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
152 words
A finger rest structure of a computer mouse, comprising: a housing having a profile substantially suitable for manual operation of a user, the housing being disposed with keys for moving a cursor and inputting commands and including a bottom area; and a finger rest unit comprising at least one rest plate transversely projecting from a lateral side of the housing for a finger to rest thereon, the rest plate enlarging the bottom area of the housing to facilitate moving of the mouse, the rest plate having such an area that fingers of a user can rest thereon, the rest plate being L-shaped, the rest plate being pivotally and foldably connected with the housing; wherein two rest plates are respectively disposed on left and right sides of the housing near front and rear ends and the housing is disposed with a receptacle and a latch edge for receiving and locating each rest plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
152 words
A finger rest structure of a computer mouse, comprising: a housing having a profile substantially suitable for manual operation of a user, the housing being disposed with keys for moving a cursor and inputting commands and including a bottom area; and a finger rest unit comprising at least one rest plate transversely projecting from a lateral side of the housing for a finger to rest thereon, the rest plate enlarging the bottom area of the housing to facilitate moving of the mouse, the rest plate having such an area that fingers of a user can rest thereon, the rest plate being L-shaped, the rest plate being pivotally and foldably connected with the housing; wherein two rest plates are respectively disposed on left and right sides of the housing near front and rear ends and the housing is disposed with a receptacle and a latch edge for receiving and locating each rest plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
139 words
A finger rest structure of a computer mouse, comprising: a housing having a profile substantially suitable for manual operation of a user, the housing being disposed with keys for moving a cursor and inputting commands and including a bottom area; and a finger rest unit comprising at least one rest plate transversely projecting from a lateral side of the housing for a finger to rest thereon, the rest plate enlarging the bottom area of the housing to facilitate moving of the mouse, the rest plate having such an area that fingers of a user can rest thereon; wherein the rest plate is disposed at two ends of a rotary plate which is rotatably disposed under the housing, the bottom face of the housing being formed with a receptacle and a latch edge for receiving and locating the rotary plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
139 words
A finger rest structure of a computer mouse, comprising: a housing having a profile substantially suitable for manual operation of a user, the housing being disposed with keys for moving a cursor and inputting commands and including a bottom area; and a finger rest unit comprising at least one rest plate transversely projecting from a lateral side of the housing for a finger to rest thereon, the rest plate enlarging the bottom area of the housing to facilitate moving of the mouse, the rest plate having such an area that fingers of a user can rest thereon; wherein the rest plate is disposed at two ends of a rotary plate which is rotatably disposed under the housing, the bottom face of the housing being formed with a receptacle and a latch edge for receiving and locating the rotary plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
157 words
A finger rest structure of a computer mouse, comprising: a housing having a profile substantially suitable for manual operation of a user, the housing being disposed with keys for moving a cursor and inputting commands and including a bottom area; and a finger rest unit comprising at least one rest plate transversely projecting from a lateral side of the housing for a finger to rest thereon, the rest plate enlarging the bottom area of the housing to facilitate moving of the mouse, the rest plate having such an area that fingers of a user can rest thereon; wherein the rest plate is integrally connected along the rear side and a part of the lateral side of the housing and is disposed at two ends of a rotary plate which is rotatably disposed under the housing, a bottom face of the housing being formed with a receptacle and a latch edge for receiving and locating the rotary plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
157 words
A finger rest structure of a computer mouse, comprising: a housing having a profile substantially suitable for manual operation of a user, the housing being disposed with keys for moving a cursor and inputting commands and including a bottom area; and a finger rest unit comprising at least one rest plate transversely projecting from a lateral side of the housing for a finger to rest thereon, the rest plate enlarging the bottom area of the housing to facilitate moving of the mouse, the rest plate having such an area that fingers of a user can rest thereon; wherein the rest plate is integrally connected along the rear side and a part of the lateral side of the housing and is disposed at two ends of a rotary plate which is rotatably disposed under the housing, a bottom face of the housing being formed with a receptacle and a latch edge for receiving and locating the rotary plate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
A finger rest structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bottom face of the finger rest unit is disposed with protuberances to smoothen the contacting and sliding of the mouse, whereby when folded, the protuberance projects from the lateral side of the housing and serves to massage the finger.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
127 words
A finger rest structure of a computer mouse, comprising: a housing having a profile substantially suitable for manual operation of a user, the housing being disposed with keys for moving a cursor and inputting commands and including a bottom area; and a finger rest unit comprising at least one rest plate transversely projecting from a lateral side of the housing for a finger to rest thereon, the rest plate enlarging the bottom area of the housing to facilitate moving of the mouse, the rest plate having such an area that fingers of a user can rest thereon; wherein the lateral side of the housing is disposed with a channel to slidably fit a corresponding hook disposed at an end of the rest plate to an optimal position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
127 words
A finger rest structure of a computer mouse, comprising: a housing having a profile substantially suitable for manual operation of a user, the housing being disposed with keys for moving a cursor and inputting commands and including a bottom area; and a finger rest unit comprising at least one rest plate transversely projecting from a lateral side of the housing for a finger to rest thereon, the rest plate enlarging the bottom area of the housing to facilitate moving of the mouse, the rest plate having such an area that fingers of a user can rest thereon; wherein the lateral side of the housing is disposed with a channel to slidably fit a corresponding hook disposed at an end of the rest plate to an optimal position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
149 words
A finger rest structure of a computer mouse, comprising: a housing having a profile substantially suitable for manual operation of a user, the housing being disposed with keys for moving a cursor and inputting commands and including a bottom area; and a finger rest unit comprising at least one rest plate transversely projecting from a lateral side of the housing for a finger to rest thereon, the rest plate enlarging the bottom area of the housing to facilitate moving of the mouse, the rest plate having such an area that fingers of a user can rest thereon; wherein the rest plate is integrally connected along a rear side and a part of the lateral side of the housing and wherein the lateral side of the housing is disposed with a channel to slidably fit a corresponding hook disposed at an end of the rest plate to an optimal position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
149 words
A finger rest structure of a computer mouse, comprising: a housing having a profile substantially suitable for manual operation of a user, the housing being disposed with keys for moving a cursor and inputting commands and including a bottom area; and a finger rest unit comprising at least one rest plate transversely projecting from a lateral side of the housing for a finger to rest thereon, the rest plate enlarging the bottom area of the housing to facilitate moving of the mouse, the rest plate having such an area that fingers of a user can rest thereon; wherein the rest plate is integrally connected along a rear side and a part of the lateral side of the housing and wherein the lateral side of the housing is disposed with a channel to slidably fit a corresponding hook disposed at an end of the rest plate to an optimal position.
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