Computer input device

- Microsoft
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a computer input device in accordance with a first embodiment of our new design, shown without the environment of a disclaimed base element as depicted in FIGS. 2-6;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the computer input device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the computer input device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of one side of the computer input device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a side elevational view of the other side of the computer input device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the computer input device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a computer input device in accordance with a second embodiment of our new design, shown without the environment of a disclaimed base element as depicted in FIGS. 8-12;

FIG. 8 is a front elevational view of the computer input device of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a rear elevational view of the computer input device of FIG. 7;

FIG. 10 is a side elevational view of one side of the computer input device of FIG. 7;

FIG. 11 is a side elevational view of the other side of the computer input device of FIG. 7; and,

FIG. 12 is a top plan view of the computer input device of FIG. 7.

The broken line showing of the buttons and the base element is for illustrative purposes only and 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
D355901 February 28, 1995 Bradley
D363712 October 31, 1995 Yamada
D373999 September 24, 1996 Staats
D381970 August 5, 1997 Gasca
D410638 June 8, 1999 Sheehan et al.
4862165 August 29, 1989 Gart
Foreign Patent Documents
2698986-A3 June 1994 FR
Other references
  • “SICOS Mouse,” SICOS Computer Catalog, 1992.
  • Print of Cyberman Mouse from www.ideo.com website (date unknown but before filing date).
Patent History
Patent number: D446211
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 29, 2000
Date of Patent: Aug 7, 2001
Assignee: Microsoft Corporation (Redmond, WA)
Inventors: Allen M. Han (Kirkland, WA), Melissa S. Jacobson (Seattle, WA), Thomas W. Brooks (Seattle, WA), Kevin D. Van Flandern (Renton, WA)
Primary Examiner: Kay H. Chin
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.
Application Number: 29/119,283
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Mouse (D14/402); Substantially Circular Or Oval In Plan (D14/408)
International Classification: 1402;