Optical mouse with replaceable contaminant barrier

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2007-01-23

2007-01-23

Allen, Stephone B. (Department: 2878)

Radiant energy

Photocells; circuits and apparatus

Optical or pre-photocell system

C345S163000, C345S166000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10931584

ABSTRACT:
An optical mouse comprises a housing, an optics module, and a replaceable contaminant barrier. The housing has a surface with an optical window. The optics module includes a light source disposed within the housing and configured to direct light out of, and receive light in, through the optical window. The replaceable contaminant barrier is transparent and is removably secured across the optical window.

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