Portion of a computer input device

- Microsoft
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Description

FIG. 1 is a left-front perspective view of a portion of a computer input device showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a left-side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a right-front perspective view of an alternative and mirror image embodiment of a portion of a computer input device showing our new design.

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

Claims

The ornamental design for a portion of a computer input device, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D349493 August 9, 1994 Cheng
D385542 October 28, 1997 Kaneko et al.
D401919 December 1, 1998 Chiang
D410638 June 8, 1999 Sheehan et al.
4862165 August 29, 1989 Gart
Foreign Patent Documents
2 698 986 October 1994 FR
Other references
  • “Building a better mouse,” Peter H. Lewis, 1991.
  • “SICOS Mouse,,” SICOS Computer Catalog, 1992.
  • Digital photographs 1-7 of Logitech Trackman® Marble® Wheel, Date Unknown but prior to Dec. 17, 1999.
Patent History
Patent number: D437321
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 17, 1999
Date of Patent: Feb 6, 2001
Assignee: Microsoft Corporation (Redmond, WA)
Inventors: Allen M. Han (Kirkland, WA), Gregory G. Jones (Seattle, WA), Hugh E. McLoone (Bellevue, WA)
Primary Examiner: Kay H. Chin
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.
Application Number: 29/115,580
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Mouse (D14/402); Substantially Circular Or Oval In Plan (D14/408); Trackball (D14/417)
International Classification: 1402;