Patents by Inventor Patrick M. Shearn

Patrick M. Shearn 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).

  • Computer pointing device and method of use
    Patent number: 6229527
    Abstract: A hand operated computer pointing device (120) such as a “mouse” includes at least one control button (130) which is selectively positionable to a plurality of desired locations on the surface (127) of the body (122) of the computer point device (120). A user may selectively position the control button(s) (130) to any desired location upon the surface (127) of the body (122) in order to (a) best fit the hand (500) and fingers of the user, and (b) to reduce biomechanical stress. The body of the computer pointing device (120) may be of conventional firm construction (122), or alternatively may be moldable (22) by the user into a plurality of desired shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Inventor: Patrick M. Shearn