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Ergonomically designed computer gaming device

US7277083B2 · kind B2 · utility

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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 2, 2004
Grant dateOct 2, 2007
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 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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