Ambidextrous computer input device

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D455429
  • Patent Number
    D455,429
  • Date Filed
    Tuesday, March 14, 2000
    24 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, April 9, 2002
    22 years ago
Abstract
Description




FIG. 1 is an isometric top view of an ambidextrous computer input device of the present invention configured for left-handed use. The device includes a main body portion having a central base, which supports a user-manipulated structure in the form of a hand grip, and a wrist support that is selectively attached to either of two sides of the central base. First and second asymmetric sets of control buttons or keys are shown in broken lines.




FIG. 2 is an isometric front view of the ambidextrous computer input device configured for left-handed use.




FIG. 3 is an isometric rear view of the ambidextrous computer input device configured for left-handed use.




FIG. 4 is an isometric right side view of the ambidextrous computer input device configured for left-handed use.




FIG. 5 is an isometric left side view of the ambidextrous computer input device configured for left-handed use.




FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the ambidextrous computer input device configured for right-handed use. Footpads, longitudinal support ribs, and structure for attaching the main body portion and the wrist support are shown in broken lines.




FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the ambidextrous computer input device configured for left-handed use.




FIG. 8 is a top plan view of the ambidextrous computer input device configured for right-handed use.




FIG. 9 is a top plan view of the ambidextrous computer input device showing the main body portion separated from the attachable wrist support. Structure on the wrist support for coupling it to the main body portion is shown in broken lines.




FIG. 10 is an isometric front view of the wrist support. Structure for coupling the wrist support to the main body portion, and longitudinal support ribs, are shown in broken lines.




FIG. 11 is an isometric rear view of the wrist support. Structure for coupling the wrist support to the main body portion, and longitudinal support ribs, are shown in broken lines; and,




FIG. 12 is an isometric end view of the wrist support showing the end that attaches to the main body portion. Structure for coupling the wrist support to the main body portion is shown in broken lines.




The broken lines shown in the Figures are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.



Claims
  • The ornamental design for an ambidextrous computer input device, as shown and described.
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Number Name Date Kind
D374867 Canavan Oct 1996 S
5767841 Hartman Jun 1998 A
D418824 Reid et al. Jan 2000 S
D448380 Sheehan et al. Sep 2001 S