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 top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right-rear perspective view of a second embodiment of a portion of a computer input device showing a substantial mirror image embodiment of the portion of a computer mouse of FIGS. 1-4;

FIG. 6 is a right-front perspective view of the portion of a computer input device shown in FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the portion of a computer input device shown in FIG. 5;

FIG. 8 is a rear elevational view of the portion of a computer input device shown in FIG. 5; and,

FIG. 9 is a right side elevational view of the portion of a computer input device shown in FIG. 5.

The unshown bottom of the computer input device does not form part of the claimed design. The broken line showing of the remainder of the computer input device is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D442592
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 6, 1999
Date of Patent: May 22, 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: 29/102,983
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Mouse (D14/402); Substantially Circular Or Oval In Plan (D14/408)
International Classification: 1402;