Computer input device

- Microsoft
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front, side isometric view of a computer input device showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top front perspective view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top right perspective view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top left perspective view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken line drawing of a cord in all views is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

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Patent History
Patent number: D362431
Type: Grant
Filed: May 18, 1994
Date of Patent: Sep 19, 1995
Assignee: Microsoft Corporation (Redmond, WA)
Inventors: Steven T. Kaneko (Seattle, WA), Clifford J. Brooks (Issaquah, WA), Sylvia A. Szymanski (Woodinville, WA)
Primary Examiner: Melanie H. Tung
Law Firm: Seed and Berry
Application Number: 0/23,120
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D14/114