Patent ID: 7304636
Filing Date: 2007-12-04
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A computer input system, comprising: a mouse having a first portion, a second portion, and a middle portion connected therebetween, said middle portion cooperating with said first and second portions to define an arched configuration with said middle portion disposed at a higher elevation than said first portion; said middle portion being sufficiently flexible to accommodate horizontal and vertical displacement of said first portion relative to said second portion to effect computer control; said first portion having a surface contacting portion for contacting an underlying support surface, said middle portion permitting displacement of said first portion for movement horizontally in a direction generally parallel to said underlying support surface and vertically in a direction generally normal to said underlying support surface and with respect to said second portion to effect computer control; said surface contacting portion of said first portion comprising a generally centered and downwardly protruding and narrow profile keel configured to contact said underlying support surface.