Luminescent mouse pad
US6635336B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24868
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
To achieve the above-mentioned and other objectives, the present invention provides a luminescent mouse pad including a substrate, a cover including a window defined therein and a frame around the window, and a luminescent laminate sandwiched between the substrate and the cover. Thus, light emitted from the luminescent laminate can be sprayed through the window. In an aspect, the window is printed with a pattern. The pattern is transparent. The substrate defines a recess for receiving a battery. The luminescent laminate includes two leads for contacting the battery. In another aspect, the luminescent mouse pad further includes a transparent decorative layer for insertion between the window and the luminescent laminate. The transparent decorative layer is printed with a pattern. The pattern is transparent. The substrate defines a slit through which the transparent decorative layer can be inserted into and removed from a pocket defined between substrate and the cover. The luminescent mouse pad further includes a driving device for driving the luminescent laminate. The driving device includes a terminal. The luminescent laminate includes a terminal for engagement with that of the driv…
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