Ambidextrous computer input device
United States Patent D455429
US Patent References:
Ergonomic trackball
Canavan - - D374867

Two-sided trackball
Hartman - - 5767841

Ergonomic computer mouse
Reid et al. - - D418824

Ergonomic trackball
Sheehan et al. - - D448380


Inventors:
Sabin, Paul (Needham, MA)
Schmieta, Gerd (Boston, MA)
Stropkay, Scott Edward (Carlisle, MA)
Biasotti, Mark (San Jose, CA)
Application Number:
D/120071
Publication Date:
04/09/2002
Filing Date:
03/14/2000
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Assignee:
Spacetec IMC Corporation (Vancouver, WA)
Primary Class:
Other Classes:
D14/409
Field of Search:
200/6R, 200/5A, 200/6A, 463/36-39, D14/402-410, D14/417, 200/5R, 74/471XY, 273/148B, D13/158, 345/156-167
Primary Examiner:
Chin, Kay H.
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Ipsolon LLP
Claims:
1. The ornamental design for an ambidextrous computer input device, as shown and described.

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.