Computer input device

Description

FIG. 1 is a front, side isometric view of a computer input device showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top front perspective view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top right perspective view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top left perspective view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken line drawing of a cord in all views is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a computer input device, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Kaneko; Steven T. (Seattle, WA), Brooks; Clifford J. (Issaquah, WA), Szymanski; Sylvia A. (Woodinville, WA)
Assignee:	Microsoft Corporation (Redmond, WA)
Appl. No.:	D/023,120
Filed:	May 18, 1994

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Current U.S. Class:	D14/409
Field of Search:	;D14/114 ;D13/158 ;D21/48 ;178/18-9 ;200/5R,5A,6R,6A ;213/148B ;273/148B,438 ;345/156-167 ;74/471Y

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Primary Examiner: Tung; Melanie H.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Seed and Berry