Pointing device and a coupling assembly

- Microsoft
Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a combined pointing device and coupling assembly showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left elevational view thereof, the right side is a mirror image;

FIG. 6 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is an isometric view of a second embodiment thereof;

FIG. 8 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a left side elevational view thereof, the right side is a mirror image; and,

FIG. 12 is a front elevational view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D361759
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 30, 1992
Date of Patent: Aug 29, 1995
Assignee: Microsoft Corporation (Redmond, WA)
Inventors: Mike M. Paull (Seattle, WA), Michael D. Nelson (Seattle, WA), Claire H. Beliard (Seattle, WA), Domenic S. Giuntoli (Seattle, WA), Robert C. Evans, III (Seattle, WA), William P. Stiles (Bothell, WA)
Primary Examiner: Melanie H. Tung
Law Firm: Seed and Berry
Application Number: 0/973
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D14/114