Computer input device
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FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a computer input device showing our new design;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the computer input device slightly enlarged as compared to FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a left-side elevational view of the computer input device;
FIG. 4 is a right-side elevational view of the computer input device;
FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the computer input device;
FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the computer input device;
FIG. 7 is a rear elevational view of the computer input device;
FIG. 8 is a front elevational view of the computer input device;
FIG. 9 is a top perspective view of the computer input device shown in expanded position;
FIG. 10 is a front elevational view of the computer input device;
FIG. 11 is a rear elevational view of the computer input device;
FIG. 12 is a top plan view of the device;
FIG. 13 is a bottom plan view of the computer input device;
FIG. 14 is a left-side elevational view of the computer input device; and,
FIG. 15 is a right-side elevational view of the computer input device.
The extension arm in FIGS. 2, 6-13 is partially shown for ease of illustration. The computer input device is shown in an expanded position in FIGS. 10-15.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 12, 1993
Date of Patent: Jun 20, 1995
Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Corporation (Palo Alto, CA)
Inventors: Timothy J. Jondrow (Corvallis, OR), Michael D. Derocher (Corvallis, OR)
Primary Examiner: Melanie H. Tung
Application Number: 0/3,560