Computer input device

- Microsoft
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Description

This application is related to a U.S. Utility Patent application filed on even date herewith, entitled “Computer Input Device with Digit Support and Natural Position Actuators”, owned by the assignee of the present application, and having application No. 09/286,739. This application is also related to a U.S. Utility Patent application filed on Sep. 14, 1998, having serial No. 09/153,148, entitled “Input Device with Forward/Backward Control”, and owned by a common assignee with the present application.

This application is related to the following commonly assigned U.S. design patent application Ser. Nos. 29/102,983, 29/102,985, 29/102,986, 29/102,989, 29/103,003, and 29/103,019, all filed Apr. 6, 1999.

FIG. 1 is a front-left 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 rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a left-front perspective view of a second embodiment of a computer input device which is a substantial mirror image embodiment of the computer input device of FIGS. 1-7; and,

FIG. 9 is a right-rear perspective view of the portion of the computer mouse of FIG. 8.

The unshown bottom of the computer input device does not form part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a computer input device, as shown.

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Patent History
Patent number: D437852
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 6, 1999
Date of Patent: Feb 20, 2001
Assignee: Microsoft Corporation (Redmond, WA)
Inventors: Carl J. Ledbetter (Lynnwood, WA), Hugh E. McLoone (Bellevue, WA), Steven W. Fisher (Edmonds, WA), Jonathan A. Hayes (Seattle, WA)
Primary Examiner: Kay H. Chin
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.
Application Number: 29/102,984
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Mouse (D14/402); Substantially Circular Or Oval In Plan (D14/408)
International Classification: 1402;