Patent · US Expired

Mouse with integrated keyplate and housing

US7030857B2 · kind B2 · utility

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33Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 15, 2001
Grant dateApr 18, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/03543
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An input device, such as a mouse or trackball, with a top housing having an integrally formed, free extending top button. The top housing is mounted so that the extending button is supported in cantilevered fashion. The button is sufficiently flexible to allow it to be depressed for button activation.

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