Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a computer mouse cleaning apparatus for providing a cleaning mechanism including a cylindrical tube, a compressible rubber boot, a brush, and power source to allow a person to clean the inner portion of a computer mouse.

Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
   The present invention is directed to a computer mouse cleaning apparatus for providing a cleaning mechanism including a cylindrical tube, a compressible rubber boot, a brush, and power source to allow a person to clean the inner portion of a computer mouse. 
   BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
   An object of this invention is to provide a computer mouse cleaning apparatus that is easy to use, small in size, and effective, without being costly. Another object of this invention is to create a compact device that creates a vacuum effect to remove any dirt or particles found in the inner portion of a computer mouse. 
   SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
   The present invention provides a mouse cleaning device, comprising a hollow tubular base member, a push button, a vent, and a removeable base member, said push button disposed on an outer surface of said hollow tubular base member, said push button extending through said outer surface to an inner portion of said hollow tubular base member, said push button connecting to an electrical connection, said push button when pressed in an inward direction causing said electrical connection to turn on and activate a motor, said motor housed within said hollow tubular base member, said motor powered by a set of batteries, said set of batteries removeably housed within said hollow tubular base member, said motor when activated causes a fan fixedly attached to a shaft to turn in a first direction, said first direction causing a vacuum effect within said hollow tubular base member; and a compressible member fixedly attached to an outer rim of said hollow tubular base member, said compressible member is pushed in a downward direction to expose a brush, said brush fixedly attached to a top end of said shaft, said brush is rotated by said motor and rotates in a first direction and when inserted into a bottom aperture of a computer mouse, removes particles from said computer mouse, said particles are extracted from said computer mouse, said vacuum effect causing loose particles to be pulled from within said computer mouse, said particles are pushed out of said hollow tubular base member through a vent said vent is fixedly attached to said outer surface of said hollow tubular base member, said removeable base member is removeably attached to a bottom end of said base members said removeable base member is removed to insert said set of batteries, said removeable base member is reinserted into said bottom end of said base member when said set of batteries have been installed. 
   Any feature or combination of features described herein are included within the scope of the present invention provided that the features included in any such combination are not mutually inconsistent as will be apparent from the context, this specification, and the knowledge of one of ordinary skill in the art. Additional advantages and aspects of the present invention are apparent in the following detailed description and claims. 

   
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       FIG. 1  is an illustration of a mouse cleaning device according to the invention including a base member, a compressible member, a vacuum member, and a brush. 
       FIG. 2  is an illustration of the mouse cleaning device according to  FIG. 1 , showing the motion of the brush. 
       FIG. 3  is a cross section view of the front of the mouse cleaning device of  FIG. 1 . 
       FIG. 4  is a side view of the mouse cleaning device of  FIG. 1 , showing the compression of the compressible member. 
       FIG. 5  is a top view of the mouse cleaning device of  FIG. 1 . 
   

   DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
   Referring now to  FIG. 1 , mouse cleaning device  100  comprises base member  110 , compressible member  120 , and brush  130 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 1 , base member  110  comprises push button  112 , vent  114 , and removeable base  116 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 1 , a person can remove covering  144  and ball  142  and from the bottom of computer mouse  140 . The person can then insert base member  110  into opening  146 . As a person pressed base member  110  upward into opening  146 , compressible member  120  will compress downward until brush  130  is exposed (see  FIG. 4 ). A person can then activate a motor housed within base member  110  to start a fan that causes a vacuum effect to extract particles and dirt from within computer mouse  140 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 1 , any particles or dirt extracted from mouse  140  are dispersed into the air through vent  114 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 1 , removeable base  116  can be removed from base member  110  to allow a person to insert new batteries into the bottom of base member  110  (see  FIG. 3 ). 
   In certain embodiments, base member  110  comprises a rigid material selected from the group consisting of metal, plastic, and combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, base member  110  comprises a cylindrical tube having an outside diameter between about 1⅛ inches and about 1½ inches, for example 1¼ inches. In certain embodiments, base member  110  comprises a length between about 4½ inches and about 5½ inches, for example 5 inches. In certain embodiments, compressible member comprises a standard flexible, compressible rubber boot known to one skilled in the art. In certain embodiments, brush  130  comprises a nylon brush known to one skilled in the art. In other embodiments, brush  130  comprises a boar&#39;s hair brush known to one skilled in the art. In certain embodiments, push button comprises a standard on/off switch to activate a power source. 
   Referring now to  FIG. 2 , mouse cleaning device  100  comprises base member  110 , compressible member  120 , and brush  130 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 2 , base member  110  comprises push button  112 , vent  114 , and removeable base  116 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 2 , the movement of brush  130  is shown moving in a counterclockwise direction. In certain embodiments, brush  130  moves in a clockwise direction. 
   Referring now to  FIG. 3 , a side cross section view of mouse cleaning device  100  is shown comprising base member  110 , compressible member  120 , brush  130 , fan  310 , first battery  312 , second battery  314 , and motor  316 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 3 , base member  110  comprises push button  112 , and removeable base  116 . A person can press push button  112  to activate power from first battery  312  and second battery  314  to cause motor  316  to turn on. When motor  316  is turned on, the power will cause fan  310  to rotate. As a person inserts mouse cleaning device  100  into computer mouse  140 , compressible member  120  is compressed to exposed brush  130 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 3 , fan  310  causes a vacuum effect and extracts any particles or dirt from within computer mouse  140  as brush  130  loosens the particles and dirt. 
   In certain embodiments, first battery  312  and second battery  314  comprise standard “D” batteries known to one skilled in the art. In certain embodiments, first battery  312  and second battery  314  comprise standard C batteries known to one skilled in the art. In certain embodiments, motor  316  comprises a standard 3-volt motor known to one skilled in the art. In certain embodiments, fan  310  comprises a standard four-blade fan known to one skilled in the art. In other embodiments, fan  310  comprises at least one fan blade. In other embodiments, fan  310  comprises more than one fan blade. 
   Referring now to  FIG. 4 , a side view of mouse cleaning device  100  is shown comprising base member  110 , compressible member  120 , and brush  130 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 4 , base member  110  comprises push button  112 , vent  114 , and removeable base  116 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 4 , compressible member  120  is compressed in a downward motion to allow brush  130  to be exposed to loosen particles and dirt attached to the inside of opening  146  of computer mouse  140 . 
   Referring now to  FIG. 5 , a top view of mouse cleaning device  100  is shown comprising compressible member  120 , brush  130 , and fan  310 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 5 , fan  310  turns within base member  110  and provides a vacuum effect to extract particles and dirt that are loosened within mouse  140  by brush  130 . 
   Various modifications of the invention, in addition to those described herein, will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the foregoing description. Such modifications are also intended to fall within the scope of the appended claims. Each reference cited in the present application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. 
   Although there has been shown and described the preferred embodiment, of the present invention, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications may be made thereto which do not exceed the scope of the appended claims. Therefore, the scope of the invention is only to be limited by the following claims.