Computer input device

- Microsoft
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Description

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

FIG. 2 is a right-rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a right-side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a right-front perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the computer input device, this embodiment is for a left-hand user; and,

FIG. 9 is a left-rear perspective view of the computer input device of FIG. 8.

The broken lines are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design. The bottom of the computer input device forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for 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.
D410638 June 8, 1999 Sheehan et al.
D411190 June 22, 1999 McMahon et al.
D411837 July 6, 1999 Sheehan
D413322 August 31, 1999 Sheehan et al.
D423488 April 25, 2000 O'Keeffe et al.
D424550 May 9, 2000 Su
4862165 August 29, 1989 Gart
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, Banner & Witcoff, Ltd., May 2000.
Patent History
Patent number: D437598
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 17, 1999
Date of Patent: Feb 13, 2001
Assignee: Microsoft Corporation (Redmond, WA)
Inventors: Allen M. Han (Kirkland, WA), Gregory G. Jones (Seattle, WA), Hugh E. McLoone (Bellevue, WA), Melissa S. Jacobson (Seattle, WA)
Primary Examiner: Kay H. Chin
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.
Application Number: 29/115,581
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Mouse (D14/402); Trackball (D14/417)
International Classification: 1402;