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Operation device having features to assist a user in properly manipulating buttons thereof

US8730155B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 21, 2010
Grant dateMay 20, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 27, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2300/1087
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Provided is an operation device to be held by a user with one hand when used. The operation device includes: a recessed portion formed at a position at which at least one of a thumb and fingers is placed when the user holds the operation device; and a main button which is disposed at a bottom of the recessed portion and has a top surface adjacent to a rim portion forming a side surface of the recessed portion.

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