Computer mouse with a sliding cover
US7817137B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/03543
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer mouse includes a sliding cover and a control platform. The sliding cover is disposed on the top surface of the computer mouse, and the control platform is disposed under the sliding cover. Several control keys are provided on the control platform. Two rails are provided on the sliding cover and two grooves are provided on the computer mouse so that the sliding cover may be slid downwards. When the sliding cover is slid downwards, the control keys may be automatically activated. When the sliding cover is closed, the computer mouse looks like a regular computer mouse; when the sliding cover is opened, the control keys may be automatically activated and a user may access the control keys.
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