Electronic input device

- Microsoft
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Description

FIG. 1 is a top front perspective view of an electronic input device showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a front view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a rear view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for an electronic input device, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D918204
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 12, 2020
Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
Assignee: Microsoft Corporation (Redmond, WA)
Inventors: Jan Raken (Seattle, WA), Scott Schenone (Seattle, WA), Tim Escolin (Seattle, WA)
Primary Examiner: Marie D. Fast Horse
Application Number: 29/737,910
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Operator Interface Or Control (D14/388)