Base for a computer input device

- Microsoft
Description

FIG. 1 is a rear isometric view of a base for a computer input device showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front isometric view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a right side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a front elevational view thereof.

The broken lines are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

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Patent History
Patent number: D372709
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 10, 1995
Date of Patent: Aug 13, 1996
Assignee: Microsoft Corporation (Redmond, WA)
Inventors: Russell Sanchez (Seattle, WA), Christopher Alviar (Seattle, WA)
Primary Examiner: M. H. Tung
Law Firm: Seed and Berry LLP
Application Number: 0/42,464
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D14/114