Computer pointing device

US11144137B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• United States Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs · US
• University of Pittsburgh—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education · US

Inventors

• Rory A. Cooper · Pittsburgh, US
• Garrett G. Grindle · Pittsburgh, US
• Zachary Kitzmiller Anzelone · Bairdstown, US
• Aaron Anderson · Mayer, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 26, 2020
• Grant date: Oct 12, 2021
• Expiry date: Jun 28, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G06F2203/0333
• WIPO field: Computer technology
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

A manually operable pointing device for use with a computer, adapted for use with a prosthetic hook, includes a shell, a bearing surface, a receptacle, and first and second actuating levers. The shell has a first end and a second end positioned distal thereto. The bearing surface is positioned at the first end of the shell for supporting a portion of the hook. The receptacle is positioned proximate to the second end of the shell and is adapted to receive a tip of the hook. The first actuating lever extends from the first end to the second end and is movable relative to the shell. The second actuating lever extends from the first end to the second end, is movable relative to the shell, and positioned adjacent to the first actuating lever.