Ambidextrous computer input device

- Spacetec IMC Corporation
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Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric top view of an ambidextrous computer input device of the present invention configured for left-handed use. The device includes a main body portion having a central base, which supports a user-manipulated structure in the form of a hand grip, and a wrist support that is selectively attached to either of two sides of the central base. First and second asymmetric sets of control buttons or keys are shown in broken lines.

FIG. 2 is an isometric front view of the ambidextrous computer input device configured for left-handed use.

FIG. 3 is an isometric rear view of the ambidextrous computer input device configured for left-handed use.

FIG. 4 is an isometric right side view of the ambidextrous computer input device configured for left-handed use.

FIG. 5 is an isometric left side view of the ambidextrous computer input device configured for left-handed use.

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the ambidextrous computer input device configured for right-handed use. Footpads, longitudinal support ribs, and structure for attaching the main body portion and the wrist support are shown in broken lines.

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the ambidextrous computer input device configured for left-handed use.

FIG. 8 is a top plan view of the ambidextrous computer input device configured for right-handed use.

FIG. 9 is a top plan view of the ambidextrous computer input device showing the main body portion separated from the attachable wrist support. Structure on the wrist support for coupling it to the main body portion is shown in broken lines.

FIG. 10 is an isometric front view of the wrist support. Structure for coupling the wrist support to the main body portion, and longitudinal support ribs, are shown in broken lines.

FIG. 11 is an isometric rear view of the wrist support. Structure for coupling the wrist support to the main body portion, and longitudinal support ribs, are shown in broken lines; and,

FIG. 12 is an isometric end view of the wrist support showing the end that attaches to the main body portion. Structure for coupling the wrist support to the main body portion is shown in broken lines.

The broken lines shown in the Figures are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for an ambidextrous computer input device, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D374867 October 22, 1996 Canavan
5767841 June 16, 1998 Hartman
D418824 January 11, 2000 Reid et al.
D448380 September 25, 2001 Sheehan et al.
Patent History
Patent number: D455429
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 14, 2000
Date of Patent: Apr 9, 2002
Assignee: Spacetec IMC Corporation (Vancouver, WA)
Inventors: Paul Sabin (Needham, MA), Gerd Schmieta (Boston, MA), Scott Edward Stropkay (Carlisle, MA), Mark Biasotti (San Jose, CA)
Primary Examiner: Kay H. Chin
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Ipsolon LLP
Application Number: 29/120,071
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Trackball (D14/417); Asymmetrical In Plan (D14/409)
International Classification: 1402;