Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display peripheral interface input device – Cursor mark position control device
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-29
2008-01-29
Hjerpe, Richard (Department: 2629)
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Display peripheral interface input device
Cursor mark position control device
C345S156000, C345S157000, C345S158000, C345S164000, C345S165000, C345S166000, C345S167000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10985956
ABSTRACT:
A single-piece component rotatably supports a scroll wheel and includes an integral follower arm extending into a well within which the scroll wheel rotates. Formed on a circumferential surface of the scroll wheel are regularly spaced detents or other structures forming regularly spaced regions of alternating height. Located on an end of the follower arm is a follower which moves in and out of the detents as the scroll wheel rotates, with the arm biasing the follower against movement out of the detents. The carriage may also include pivots for relative movement of the carriage and scroll wheel assembly with respect to a housing, and a tab for actuating a switch.
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“Photo A”: photograph of scroll wheel from LOGITECH cordless optical mouse, P/N 851497-0000; date of first availability and/or disclosure prior to (or believed to be prior to) application filing date.
“Photo B”: (second) photograph of scroll wheel from LOGITECH cordless optical mouse, P/N 851497-0000; date of first availability and/or disclosure prior to (or believed to be prior to) application filing date.
“Photo C”: photograph of scroll wheel from mouse manufactured by A4tech Co., Ltd., Taipei, Taiwan; date of first availability and/or disclosure prior to (or believed to be prior to) application filing date.
“Photo D”: (second) photograph of scroll wheel from mouse manufactured by A4tech Co., Ltd., Taipei, Taiwan; date of first availability and/or disclosure prior to (or believed to be prior to) application filing date.
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Birch & Stewart Kolasch & Birch, LLP
Hjerpe Richard
Microsoft Corporation
Shapiro Leonid
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