Ergonomically designed computer gaming device
US7277083B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/8076
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An ergonomically designed gaming device for a user that includes a semi-flattened hemispherical ovoid base, that is contoured into a general hand imprint shape with finger and thumb grooves and fingertip provisions to accommodate the user's index finger, middle finger, ring finger, little finger and thumb. A plurality of adjustment screws on the thumb side allows for tilting adjustments for the general hand imprint shape. A plurality of tactile buttons and dual rocker switches are provided in the fingertip recesses for the user to operate functions normally performed from a keyboard in a computer game.
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