Patents by Inventor John F. Dalsey

John F. Dalsey has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Foot operated computer mouse control device
    Patent number: 6975303
    Abstract: A foot operated mouse control system for controlling a computer mouse having at least one mouse button and a scroll wheel. The control system includes a foot operated mouse controller having a foot support platform. The foot support platform has an upper surface and a lower surface. A retaining device extends from the platform's lower surface, and is sized to receive and capture the mouse. A control wheel is rotationally mounted to a through hole of the platform such that a portion of the control wheel protrudes simultaneously above the platform's upper surface and below the platform's lower surface. When the retaining device captures the mouse the control wheel engages the scroll wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Inventor: John F. Dalsey
  • Foot operated computer mouse control device
    Publication number: 20040090419
    Abstract: A foot operated mouse control system for controlling a computer mouse having at least one mouse button and a scroll wheel. The control system includes a foot operated mouse controller having a foot support platform. The foot support platform has an upper surface and a lower surface. A retaining device extends from the platform's lower surface, and is sized to receive and capture the mouse. A control wheel is rotationally mounted to a through hole of the platform such that a portion of the control wheel protrudes simultaneously above the platform's upper surface and below the platform's lower surface. When the retaining device captures the mouse the control wheel engages the scroll wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2002
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventor: John F. Dalsey