ECOLOGICAL MULTISURFACE MULTI-IMAGE WITH DISPOSABLE LAYERS COMPUTER MOUSE PAD

Abstract: The object of this invention is to provide a computer mouse pad which is an ecological multisurface advertising tool. This computer mouse pad is made with several disposable sheets of ecological paper each one color printed with different images, advertisings etc., fastened together in a block of sheets. Each sheet provides a porous surface where the mouse track ball can operate correctly, and which absorbs the grease, and dirt that accumulate daily, leaving the mechanism of the computer mouse clean and functioning properly. When the sheet becomes dirty, it may be detached and discarded. When the sheet is detached, the user will find a new clean functional surface for his computer mouse, and a colorful new image, advertisement etc., each one different from the next. The apparatus includes also an ecological antislip cardboard base.

Description: Description Ecological Multisurface Multi-Image with Disposable Layers Computer Mouse Pad Technical Field This invention relates to the field of computer mouse pads, and particularly to a computer mouse pad which consist of a series of single, disposable, ecological sheets fastened together in a block. Each single sheet provide a surface printed with graphics, photo and texts, which may particularly be used for advertising and educational purposes. Background Art At the present time, computer mouse pads are usually made with two layers: a base and a top layer. The base layer is generally made of rub- ber, providing an anti-slip property, and on top of this, a surface, either of plastic or cloth, where the computer mouse is moved across, where, photos, graphics can be printed. A problem with mouse pads is that are not biodegradable, with obvious negative consequences for the enviroment. Another problem is that their rubber has a smell that is often disagreable. A further problem is that all mouse pads become dirty with use, and consequentially transfer dirt, grease, dust, and grime to the mouse mechanism itself, impairing its function, and causing frustration to the user. Mouse pads with cloth surfaces are difficult to clean, while ones with plastic surfaces may be cleaned easily but quickly re-accumulate dust and grime. Very often when the user discovers it is time to clean his mouse pad, the whole mouse mechanism, including track ball an contacts, must also be cleaned before using it again. For professional or heavy computer user, this can be very frustrating and a waste of precious time. Another drawback with mouse pads is that they have only one surface available for customization with photos, graphics, and logos, offering limited space for advertising or personalized images. Therefore it would be an advancement in mouse pads art to provide a mouse pad which is ecological, functional and an attractive advertising and communication tool, consisting of several individual sheets, of ecological paper, each one color printed with images, graphics, advertisings, calendars, etc., fastened together in a block of sheets with glue or other binding preparations in a manner that they can be detached individually. Each sheet provides a porous disposable surface where the mouse track ball can operate correctly, and which absorbs the grease, grime and dirt that accumulate daily, leaving the mechanism of the computer mouse clean and functioning properly, retaining precision pointer movements. When the sheet becomes dirty, it may be detached and discarded, once a week or month, at the discretion of the user. When the sheet is detached, the user will find a new clean functional surface for his mouse, and a new colorful advertising image, graphic, message, etc., each one different from the next, to brighten up his work space. Therefore it is an object of this invention to provide a computer mouse pad which is also an effective advertising tool among computer user. Another object of this invention is to provide an ecological multisurface computer mouse pad which provides a base of ecological card board that confers more stiffness to the product. A further object of this invention is to provide an ecological multisurface computer mouse pad which provides a base that with a special printing technique, on the surface of the card board facing the user desk, confers antislip properties to the product assuring greater respect for the environment. Disclosure of Invention The present invention provide a mouse pad which is ecological, functional and an attractive new advertising and communication tool (The ecological multisurface computer mouse pad includes several sheets) consisting of a block of several printable ecological paper sheets, and a base of ecological card board sheets and a manner for fastening the several sheets together. Each of the sheets provide an ecological porous surface where images, graphics, advertisements, calendars, etc. are printed, where the computer mouse can operate correctly and where grease, grime and dirt that accumulate daily can be absorbed. The present invention provide an ecological multisurface computer mouse pad which includes also an ecological antislip card board base. Brief Description of Drawings Other objects and many of the attendant advantages of this invention will be readly appreciated as the same becomes better understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered in connection with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals designate like parts throughout the figures thereof and wherein: FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective front view of a preferred embodiment of the ecological multisurface computer mouse pad. FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of the ecological multisurface computer mouse pad. FIG. 3 illustrates a top front view of the ecological multisurface computer mouse pad. FIG. 4 illustrates a bottom front view of the ecological multisurface computer mouse pad. Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention Referring to FIG.1 and FIG.2 which respectively show a perspective view and a side view of the preferred embodiment of the ecological multisurface computer mouse pad, can be seen 10 the plurality of ecological paper sheets on which images are printed. In the preferred embodiment the ecological paper sheets 10, originally of the size of 70 by 100 cm. and a weight of 135 g/m 2 , are first printed, FIG. 3 with images, advertisings etc., in a four-color process with offset press and then shaped with an hollow- punch; the shaped sheets are then collected together, superimposed to the base 20, aligned and bound among them and among the base by a thin coat of liquid glue in one of the opposing sides in a manner to allow an easy detach of each sheet from the other, one by one, without leavings of glue. The base 20 is made of a plurality of ecological cardboards, originally of the size of 70 by 100 cm. and a weight of 380 g/m 2 , shaped with an hollow- punch like the other sheets 10. In the preferred embodiment the base 20 provides the mouse pad with stiffness; the base 20 is made of a plurality of ecological thin boards, (380g/m 2 ), instead of a single thicker cardboard because in this way is sufficient to apply a fewer quantity of glue on the side 30 to keep the plurality of sheets 10 and the base 20 fasten together. The first of the ecological base sheets 40 and FIG. 4 is spots printed (40% of the area) on one surface with a special antislip silk-screening ink. While a preferred embodiment of the weight of ecological paper has been described, it will be understood that it is not intended to limit the weight and the type of ecological paper used. While a preferred embodiment of the type of glue has been described for fastening the sheets together, it will be understood that it is not intended to limit the type of alternate securing means. The securing means must allow the separation of each sheet individually without living sticky residue to the inferior surface. While a preferred embodiment of the type of printing means have been described, it will be also understood that it is not intended to limit the type of printing means and the numbers of colours used. While the preferred size of the sheets of the ecological multisurface computer mouse pad is 22 cm by 18,5 cm, and the radius of the angles is 10mm, it will be understood that it is not intended to limit the sizes and the shapes of the sheets. Further in the described embodiment the plurality of sheets 10 are 30, and the plurality of bases 20 are 4, this is not intended to limit the number of sheets used. While a preferred embodiment has been shown and described, it will be understood that it is not intended to limit the disclosure, but rather it is intended to cover all modifications and alternate methods falling within the spirit and the scope of the invention.

Claims: Claims Having thus described the invention, what is claimed is: 1. Ecological Multisurface Multi-Image with Disposable Layers Computer Mouse Pad comprising: a) a series of porous printable sheets, printed on the top face, each one with different images, and or graphics, and or advertisements, and or calendars, etc. Each said top face of the sheets provides a porous surface which absorbs the grease, grime and dirt that accumulate daily, leaving the mechanism of the computer mouse clean and functioning properly, retaining precision pointer movements. b) an ecological base made of one or a series of card board sheets, where the surface in contact with the computer desk is treated with antislip means. c) glue for fastening the sheets and the base together in a block along one or more sides in a manner that they can be detached individually. 2. Ecological Multisurface Multi-Image with Disposable Layers Computer Mouse Pad of claim 1 wherein the sheets are first printed with graphics and or images and or advertising and or calen- dar etc., and then shaped, superimposed and secured together. 3. Ecological Multisurface Multi-Image with Disposable Layers Computer Mouse Pad of claim 1 where the antislip base can be an ecological card board, spots printed on the bottom surface with a special antislip silk-screening ink. 4. Ecological Multisurface Multi-Image with Disposable Layers Computer Mouse Pad of claim 1 where the surface of each sheet is porous to absorbs the grease, grime and dirt that accumulate daily, leaving the mechanism of the computer mouse clean and functioning properly; when a sheet is deta- ched, the user will find a new clean functional colorful surface.

Inventors: MORABITO ANTONIO, MORABITO GENNARO, MORABITO, ANTONIO, MORABITO, GENNARO
Applicants: ASTERISCO S R L, MORABITO ANTONIO, MORABITO GENNARO, ASTERISCO S.R.L., MORABITO, ANTONIO, MORABITO, GENNARO
Application year: 1998
Main classification: G06K11
IPC codes: G06F3