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G06F 3/0338 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks 11
G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks 11
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H01H 19/14 - Operating parts, e.g. turn knob 7
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1.

MULTIPLE OPTICAL-SENSOR POINTING DEVICE SYSTEMS

      
Application Number US2022012890
Publication Number 2022/159434
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-19
Publication Date 2022-07-28
Owner CONTOUR INNOVATIONS LLC (USA)
Inventor Laurenzano, Marco, Vito Maria

Abstract

Aspects discussed herein are directed to ergonomic pointing device systems. In one example, a pointing device system includes an elongate base member, a sleeve disposed to fit over at least a portion of the elongate base member, the sleeve configured to rotate about the elongate base member in a first direction and slide about the elongate base member in a second direction substantially orthogonal to the first direction, and multiple optical sensors disposed within the elongate base member and positioned to detect at least one of a rotational movement of the sleeve relative to the multiple optical sensors and an axial movement of the sleeve relative to the multiple optical sensors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts

2.

Contour RollerMouse

      
Application Number 1551943
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-06-26
Registration Date 2020-06-26
Owner Contour Innovations LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Data processing equipment; computers; computer peripheral devices; mouse [computer peripheral]; mouse pads; wrist rests for use with computers; computer hardware; computer hardware for games and gaming; computer components and parts; smartglasses; personal computers; input devices for computers; arm rests for use with computers; computer stylus; computer mouses; computer screens; multifunction computer keyboards; computer terminals; remote controls for mobile electronic devices; graphic terminals; wrist rests for computer mouse users; headsets for use with computers; computer joysticks; capacitive styluses for touch screen devices; mouse scanners; computer keypads; electronic pens [visual display units]; peripherals adapted for use with computers and other smart devices; display screen filters; computer keyboards; keyboards for tablets; keyboard terminals; drawing apparatus and instruments adapted for use with computers; touchpads for computers; track ball input devices; trackballs [computer peripherals]; wireless computer mice; wireless computer peripherals; computer telephony equipment; wearable computer peripherals; work stations [computer apparatus].

3.

Inner-sensor pointing device system

      
Application Number 16348953
Grant Number 11023053
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-11-11
First Publication Date 2020-05-28
Grant Date 2021-06-01
Owner CONTOUR INNOVATIONS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Wang, Steven
  • Lu, Hanning
  • Tan, Chengcai
  • Zhao, Changjun
  • Laurenzano, Marco Vito Maria

Abstract

Aspects discussed herein are directed to ergonomic pointing device systems. In one example, a pointing device system includes an elongate base member, a sleeve disposed to fit over at least a portion of the elongate base member, the sleeve configured to rotate about the elongate base member in a first direction and slide about the elongate base member in a second direction substantially orthogonal to the first direction, where the sleeve includes a pattern on a surface thereof, and a sensor disposed within the elongate base member and positioned to detect at least one of a rotational movement of the sleeve relative to the sensor and an axial movement of the sleeve relative to the sensor based at least in part on a variation of the pattern within a field of view of the sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/03 - Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
  • G06F 3/0338 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
  • G01R 33/07 - Hall-effect devices
  • H03K 17/97 - Switches controlled by moving an element forming part of the switch using a magnetic movable element

4.

CONTOUR

      
Application Number 1530972
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-03-02
Registration Date 2020-03-02
Owner Contour Innovations LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Data processing equipment; computers; computer peripheral devices; mouse [computer peripheral]; mouse pads; wrist rests for use with computers; computer hardware; computer hardware for games and gaming; computer components and parts; smartglasses; personal computers; input devices for computers; arm rests for use with computers, computer stylus; computer mouses; computer screens, multifunction computer keyboards; computer terminals; remote controls for mobile electronic devices; graphic terminals; wrist rests for computer mouse users; headsets for use with computers; computer joysticks; capacitive styluses for touch screen devices; mouse scanners; computer keypads; electronic pens [visual display units]; peripherals adapted for use with computers and other smart devices; display screen filters; computer keyboards; keyboards for tablets; keyboard terminals; drawing apparatus and instruments adapted for use with computers; touchpads for computers; track ball input devices; trackballs [computer peripherals]; wireless computer mice; wireless computer peripherals; computer telephony equipment; wearable computer peripherals; work stations [computer apparatus].

5.

UNIMOUSE

      
Application Number 1525630
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-02-19
Registration Date 2020-02-19
Owner Contour Innovations LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Computer mouse.

6.

CONTOUR

      
Serial Number 79285640
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-03-02
Registration Date 2022-06-21
Owner Contour Innovations LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Computer peripherals, being computer mice; mouse pads; wrist rests for use with computers; arm rests for use with computers; multifunction computer keyboards; wrist rests for computer mouse users; computer keypads; computer keyboards; keyboards for tablets; touchpads for computers; track ball input devices; computer peripherals being trackballs; wireless computer mice; computer apparatus being work stations comprised of computer mice and keyboards

7.

Contour

      
Application Number 018194817
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-02-11
Registration Date 2020-05-27
Owner Contour Innovations LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Data processing equipment; Computers; Computer peripheral devices; Mouse [computer peripheral]; Mouse pads; Wrist rests for use with computers; Computer hardware; Computer hardware for games and gaming; Computer components and parts; Smartglasses; Personal computers; Input devices for computers; Arm rests for use with computers; Computer stylus; Computer mouses; Computer screens; Multifunction computer keyboards; Computer terminals; Remote controls for mobile electronic devices; Graphic terminals; Wrist rests for computer mouse users; Headsets for use with computers; Computer joysticks; Capacitive styluses for touch screen devices; Mouse scanners; Computer keypads; Electronic pens [visual display units]; Peripherals adapted for use with computers and other smart devices; Display screen filters; Computer keyboards; Keyboards for tablets; Keyboard terminals; Drawing apparatus and instruments adapted for use with computers; Touchpads for computers; Track ball input devices; Trackballs [computer peripherals]; Wireless computer mice; Wireless computer peripherals; Computer telephony equipment; Wearable computer peripherals; Work stations [computer apparatus].

8.

Contour RollerMouse

      
Application Number 018194821
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-02-11
Registration Date 2020-05-27
Owner Contour Innovations LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Data processing equipment; Computers; Computer peripheral devices; Mouse [computer peripheral]; Mouse pads; Wrist rests for use with computers; Computer hardware; Computer hardware for games and gaming; Computer components and parts; Smartglasses; Personal computers; Input devices for computers; Arm rests for use with computers; Computer stylus; Computer mouses; Computer screens; Multifunction computer keyboards; Computer terminals; Remote controls for mobile electronic devices; Graphic terminals; Wrist rests for computer mouse users; Headsets for use with computers; Computer joysticks; Capacitive styluses for touch screen devices; Mouse scanners; Computer keypads; Electronic pens [visual display units]; Peripherals adapted for use with computers and other smart devices; Display screen filters; Computer keyboards; Keyboards for tablets; Keyboard terminals; Drawing apparatus and instruments adapted for use with computers; Touchpads for computers; Track ball input devices; Trackballs [computer peripherals]; Wireless computer mice; Wireless computer peripherals; Computer telephony equipment; Wearable computer peripherals; Work stations [computer apparatus].

9.

Adjustable computer mouse

      
Application Number 29671387
Grant Number D0851642
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-27
First Publication Date 2019-06-18
Grant Date 2019-06-18
Owner CONTOUR INNOVATIONS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Wang, Steven
  • Morgan, Andrew David

10.

Adjustable mouse

      
Application Number 15999504
Grant Number 10664067
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-08-20
First Publication Date 2019-02-21
Grant Date 2020-05-26
Owner CONTOUR INNOVATIONS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Wang, Steven
  • Morgan, Andrew David
  • Venti, Scott Ernest

Abstract

An adjustable mouse includes a base portion including a flat bottom configured to rest on a flat surface and a curved top, a palm rest portion including a body configured to be contoured to fit a user's hand and a curved bottom that is configured to mate with the curved top of the base portion, and a mechanism configured to secure the palm rest portion to the base portion at a desired angle of tilt. The adjustable mouse further includes a thumb adjustment assembly coupled to the base portion. The thumb adjustment assembly is configured to move a thumb rest portion between a retracted position and an extended position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
  • G06F 3/02 - Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
  • G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
  • H03K 17/965 - Switches controlled by moving an element forming part of the switch

11.

Adjustable computer mouse

      
Application Number 29601243
Grant Number D0834576
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-04-20
First Publication Date 2018-11-27
Grant Date 2018-11-27
Owner CONTOUR INNOVATIONS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Wang, Steven
  • Morgan, Andrew David

12.

Keyboard

      
Application Number 29545783
Grant Number D0794023
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-11-16
First Publication Date 2017-08-08
Grant Date 2017-08-08
Owner CONTOUR INNOVATIONS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Morgan, Andrew
  • Wang, Steven

13.

UNIMOUSE

      
Application Number 017040783
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-07-26
Registration Date 2017-11-08
Owner Contour Innovations LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Computer mouse.

14.

UNIMOUSE

      
Serial Number 87538160
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-07-21
Registration Date 2018-08-21
Owner CONTOUR INNOVATIONS LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Computer mouse

15.

Adjustable mouse

      
Application Number 15466339
Grant Number 10401979
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-03-22
First Publication Date 2017-07-06
Grant Date 2019-09-03
Owner CONTOUR INNOVATIONS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Wang, Steven
  • Lu, Hanning
  • Huang, Zhijian
  • Bleck, James H.
  • Chura, William D.
  • Eagan, Thomas
  • Saunders, James
  • Wakefield, Scott H.
  • Towle, Jonathan N.
  • Zhao, Changjun
  • Morgan, Andrew David

Abstract

An adjustable mouse includes a base and a thumb adjustment assembly coupled to the base. The thumb adjustment assembly is configured to move a thumb rest portion between a retracted position and an extended position. The adjustable mouse further may include a palm rest portion hingedly attached to the base by a hinge adjacent an outer edge of the base. The palm rest portion may have several fingers configured to expand in vertical and lateral directions. Embodiments of the adjustable mouse are further disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks

16.

Pointing device bracket assembly and system

      
Application Number 14896800
Grant Number 10031591
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-05-08
First Publication Date 2017-04-27
Grant Date 2018-07-24
Owner CONTOUR INNOVATIONS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Wang, Steven
  • Lu, Hanning
  • Zhao, Changjun
  • Huang, Zhijian

Abstract

According to one aspect, embodiments herein provide a pointing device system including an elongate base member, a sleeve disposed to fit over a portion of the elongate base member, the sleeve configured to rotate about the elongate base member in a first direction and slide about the elongate base member in a second direction substantially orthogonal to the first direction, a first support disposed at a first end of the elongate base member, a second support disposed at a distal second end of the elongate base member, and a plurality of support rails interposed between the first support and the second support, wherein the first support includes a first angular extension and the second support includes a second angular extension, the first angular extension and second angular extension configured to support depression of the elongate base member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/033 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor
  • G09G 5/00 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators
  • G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
  • G06F 3/0338 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
  • G06F 3/03 - Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
  • G06F 3/038 - Control and interface arrangements therefor, e.g. drivers or device-embedded control circuitry

17.

Inner-sensor based pointing device

      
Application Number 15341746
Grant Number 09772698
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-11-02
First Publication Date 2017-02-23
Grant Date 2017-09-26
Owner CONTOUR INNOVATIONS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Wang, Steven
  • Scenna, Les

Abstract

An inner-sensor based pointing device is presented. The pointing device includes a central housing having an aperture and a sleeve disposed surrounding a portion of the central housing. The sleeve is rotatable about the portion of the central housing and slideable along a portion of the central housing. The pointing device further includes a sensor disposed along a surface of the central housing. The sensor is capable of detecting rotational movement of the sleeve relative to the central housing and axial movement of the sleeve relative to the central housing. Additionally, the pointing device has a circuit in communication with the sensor, the circuit capable of transmitting data to a computer regarding the movement of the sleeve.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
  • G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
  • G06F 3/0338 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
  • G06F 3/03 - Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
  • H01H 19/14 - Operating parts, e.g. turn knob

18.

Pointing device

      
Application Number 14765530
Grant Number 10379635
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-02-05
First Publication Date 2015-12-17
Grant Date 2019-08-13
Owner CONTOUR INNOVATIONS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Wang, Steven
  • Scenna, Leslie

Abstract

A pointing device (200) for controlling a computer user interface is presented. The pointing device has a housing (210) with a base part (212). It also has an elongate support member (12) and an elongate cursor navigation member (14), the cursor navigation member being movably arranged for rotation about the support member and translation along the support member, the cursor navigation member further being depressible with respect to the base part. A plurality of sensors (602, 604, 610) for detecting rotation, translation and depression of the cursor navigation member is provided, as is computer interface circuitry (608) for connection to a computer. A controller (606) is connected to the plurality of sensors, the controller being configured to cause transmission of data regarding rotation, translation and depression of the cursor navigation member to the computer through the computer interface circuitry. The plurality of sensors include contactless click sensors (610) for detecting deflection of the support member (12) caused when a user depresses the cursor navigation member. The controller is configured to monitor the outputs from the contactless click sensors to detect that the detected deflection exceeds a click operation threshold value, and in response determine that a mouse click operation is intended by the user's depression and cause transmission of data representing the mouse click operation to the computer through the computer interface circuitry. The controller has a click sensitivity adjustment mode for allowing the user to configure the click operation threshold value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
  • G06F 3/038 - Control and interface arrangements therefor, e.g. drivers or device-embedded control circuitry
  • H03K 17/97 - Switches controlled by moving an element forming part of the switch using a magnetic movable element
  • G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
  • G06F 3/16 - Sound input; Sound output

19.

Inner-sensor based pointing device

      
Application Number 14804622
Grant Number 09430064
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-07-21
First Publication Date 2015-11-12
Grant Date 2016-08-30
Owner CONTOUR INNOVATIONS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Wang, Steven
  • Scenna, Les

Abstract

An inner-sensor based pointing device is presented. The pointing device includes a central housing having an aperture and a sleeve disposed surrounding a portion of the central housing, the sleeves rotatable about the portion of the central housing and slidable along a generally horizontal axis about the portion of the central housing. The pointing device further includes a sensor disposed in the central housing and aligned with the aperture, the sleeve positioned surrounding the sensor, wherein the sensor is capable of detecting rotational movement of the sleeve relative to the central housing and wherein the sensor is capable of detecting axial movement of the sleeve relative to the central housing. Additionally, the pointing device has a circuit in communication with the sensor, the circuit disposed within the central housing, the circuit capable of transmitting data to a computer regarding the movement of the sleeve.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
  • G06F 3/0338 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
  • G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
  • H01H 19/14 - Operating parts, e.g. turn knob

20.

Inner-sensor based pointing device

      
Application Number 14804607
Grant Number 09489064
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-07-21
First Publication Date 2015-11-12
Grant Date 2016-11-08
Owner CONTOUR INNOVATIONS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Wang, Steven
  • Scenna, Les

Abstract

An inner-sensor based pointing device is presented. The pointing device includes a central housing having an aperture and a sleeve disposed surrounding a portion of the central housing, the sleeves rotatable about the portion of the central housing and slidable along a generally horizontal axis about the portion of the central housing. The pointing device further includes a sensor disposed in the central housing and aligned with the aperture, the sleeve positioned surrounding the sensor, wherein the sensor is capable of detecting rotational movement of the sleeve relative to the central housing and wherein the sensor is capable of detecting axial movement of the sleeve relative to the central housing. Additionally, the pointing device has a circuit in communication with the sensor, the circuit disposed within the central housing, the circuit capable of transmitting data to a computer regarding the movement of the sleeve.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
  • G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
  • G06F 3/0338 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
  • H01H 19/14 - Operating parts, e.g. turn knob

21.

Inner-sensor based pointing device

      
Application Number 14804750
Grant Number 09436299
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-07-21
First Publication Date 2015-11-12
Grant Date 2016-09-06
Owner CONTOUR INNOVATIONS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Wang, Steven
  • Scenna, Les

Abstract

An inner-sensor based pointing device is presented. The pointing device includes a central housing having an aperture and a sleeve disposed surrounding a portion of the central housing, the sleeves rotatable about the portion of the central housing and slidable along a generally horizontal axis about the portion of the central housing. The pointing device further includes a sensor disposed in the central housing and aligned with the aperture, the sleeve positioned surrounding the sensor, wherein the sensor is capable of detecting rotational movement of the sleeve relative to the central housing and wherein the sensor is capable of detecting axial movement of the sleeve relative to the central housing. Additionally, the pointing device has a circuit in communication with the sensor, the circuit disposed within the central housing, the circuit capable of transmitting data to a computer regarding the movement of the sleeve.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
  • G06F 3/0338 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
  • G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
  • H01H 19/14 - Operating parts, e.g. turn knob

22.

Adjustable pointing device

      
Application Number 14745819
Grant Number 09684387
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-06-22
First Publication Date 2015-10-08
Grant Date 2017-06-20
Owner CONTOUR INNOVATIONS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Wang, Steven
  • Wakefield, Scott H.
  • Chura, William D.
  • Bleck, James H.
  • Terry, Chad C.
  • Eagan, Thomas
  • Aho, John M.
  • Towle, Jonathan N.
  • Scenna, Les

Abstract

Methods and apparatus provide for an adjustable pointing device. The adjustable pointing device includes a base and an adjustable arm connecting a portion of the base with an input control portion. The input control portion includes at least one input control. A first end of the adjustable arm, which is distal from the base, allows for and independently maintains changes to various orientations of the input control portion. In other words, after the user adjusts the input control portion to be set at a new orientation, the first end of the adjustable arm maintains the input control portion at the new orientation as the user interacts with the adjustable pointing device. In addition, a second end of the adjustable arm, proximal to the base, also allows for and independently maintains changes in a distance between the input control portion and the base itself.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/033 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor
  • G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
  • G06F 3/0338 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
  • G06F 3/0346 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of the device orientation or free movement in a 3D space, e.g. 3D mice, 6-DOF [six degrees of freedom] pointers using gyroscopes, accelerometers or tilt-sensors
  • G06F 3/03 - Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form

23.

Adjustable pointing device

      
Application Number 13105522
Grant Number 09092073
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-05-11
First Publication Date 2015-07-28
Grant Date 2015-07-28
Owner CONTOUR INNOVATIONS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Wang, Steven
  • Wakefield, Scott H.
  • Chura, William D.
  • Bleck, James H.
  • Terry, Chad C.
  • Eagan, Thomas
  • Aho, John M.
  • Towle, Jonathan N.
  • Scenna, Les

Abstract

Methods and apparatus provide for an adjustable pointing device. The adjustable pointing device includes a base and an adjustable arm connecting a portion of the base with an input control portion. The input control portion includes at least one input control. A first end of the adjustable arm, which is distal from the base, allows for and independently maintains changes to various orientations of the input control portion. In other words, after the user adjusts the input control portion to be set at a new orientation, the first end of the adjustable arm maintains the input control portion at the new orientation as the user interacts with the adjustable pointing device. In addition, a second end of the adjustable arm, proximal to the base, also allows for and independently maintains changes in a distance between the input control portion and the base itself.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/033 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor
  • G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
  • G06F 3/0338 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
  • G06F 3/0346 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of the device orientation or free movement in a 3D space, e.g. 3D mice, 6-DOF [six degrees of freedom] pointers using gyroscopes, accelerometers or tilt-sensors
  • G06F 3/03 - Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form

24.

Inner-sensor based pointing device

      
Application Number 14460267
Grant Number 09092072
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-08-14
First Publication Date 2014-12-04
Grant Date 2015-07-28
Owner CONTOUR INNOVATIONS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Wang, Steven
  • Scenna, Les

Abstract

An inner-sensor based pointing device is presented. The pointing device includes a central housing having an aperture and a sleeve disposed surrounding a portion of the central housing, the sleeves rotatable about the portion of the central housing and slidable along a generally horizontal axis about the portion of the central housing. The pointing device further includes a sensor disposed in the central housing and aligned with the aperture, the sleeve positioned surrounding the sensor, wherein the sensor is capable of detecting rotational movement of the sleeve relative to the central housing and wherein the sensor is capable of detecting axial movement of the sleeve relative to the central housing. Additionally, the pointing device has a circuit in communication with the sensor, the circuit disposed within the central housing, the circuit capable of transmitting data to a computer regarding the movement of the sleeve.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
  • G06F 3/0338 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
  • H01H 19/14 - Operating parts, e.g. turn knob

25.

Inner-sensor based pointing device

      
Application Number 14460303
Grant Number 09086743
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-08-14
First Publication Date 2014-12-04
Grant Date 2015-07-21
Owner CONTOUR INNOVATIONS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Wang, Steven
  • Scenna, Les

Abstract

An inner-sensor based pointing device is presented. The pointing device includes a central housing having an aperture and a sleeve disposed surrounding a portion of the central housing, the sleeves rotatable about the portion of the central housing and slidable along a generally horizontal axis about the portion of the central housing. The pointing device further includes a sensor disposed in the central housing and aligned with the aperture, the sleeve positioned surrounding the sensor, wherein the sensor is capable of detecting rotational movement of the sleeve relative to the central housing and wherein the sensor is capable of detecting axial movement of the sleeve relative to the central housing. Additionally, the pointing device has a circuit in communication with the sensor, the circuit disposed within the central housing, the circuit capable of transmitting data to a computer regarding the movement of the sleeve.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
  • G06F 3/0338 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
  • H01H 19/14 - Operating parts, e.g. turn knob

26.

CONTOUR

      
Serial Number 86139879
Status Registered
Filing Date 2013-12-10
Registration Date 2014-08-12
Owner CONTOUR INNOVATIONS LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

[ Protective covers and cases for cell phones, laptops, electronic readers and portable media players; ] Computer cursor control devices, namely, computer keyboard tray with an integrated wrist support and integrated mouse-like cursor pointing and selection mechanism; Computer cursor control devices, namely, computer mouse

27.

RollerMouse Re:d

      
Application Number 011401197
Status Registered
Filing Date 2012-12-05
Registration Date 2013-04-17
Owner Contour Innovations LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials

Goods & Services

Computers, data processing equipment, peripheral computer equipment; mouses (data processing equipment); Mouse mats; Wristrests for use with computers; Computer keyboards. Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; Printed matter; Book binding material; Photographs; Stationery; Adhesives for stationery or household purposes; Artists' materials; Paint brushes; Typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); Instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); Plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); Printers' type; Printing blocks; Office requisites for ergonomic purposes.

28.

CONTOUR

      
Application Number 010037034
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-06-10
Registration Date 2012-03-04
Owner Contour Innovations LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials

Goods & Services

Computer, Data processing equipment and peripheral computer equipment; mouses (data processing equipment); Mouse mats; Wristrests for use with computers; Computer keyboards. Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; Printed matter; Book binding material;  Stationery; Adhesives for stationery or household purposes; Artists' materials; Paint brushes; Typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); Instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); Plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); Printers' type; Printing blocks; Office requisites for ergonomic purposes.

29.

CONTOUR

      
Application Number 010036747
Status Registered
Filing Date 2011-06-10
Registration Date 2012-03-04
Owner Contour Innovations LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials

Goods & Services

Computers, data processing equipment, peripheral computer equipment; mouses (data processing equipment); Mouse mats; Wristrests for use with computers; Computer keyboards. Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; Printed matter; Book binding material;  Stationery; Adhesives for stationery or household purposes; Artists' materials; Paint brushes; Typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); Instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); Plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); Printers' type; Printing blocks; Office requisites for ergonomic purposes.

30.

Inner-sensor based pointing device

      
Application Number 12960909
Grant Number 08823644
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-12-06
First Publication Date 2011-06-09
Grant Date 2014-09-02
Owner CONTOUR INNOVATIONS LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Wang, Steven
  • Scenna, Les

Abstract

An inner-sensor based pointing device is presented. The pointing device includes a central housing having an aperture and a sleeve disposed surrounding a portion of the central housing, the sleeves rotatable about the portion of the central housing and slidable along a generally horizontal axis about the portion of the central housing. The pointing device further includes a sensor disposed in the central housing and aligned with the aperture, the sleeve positioned surrounding the sensor, wherein the sensor is capable of detecting rotational movement of the sleeve relative to the central housing and wherein the sensor is capable of detecting axial movement of the sleeve relative to the central housing. Additionally, the pointing device has a circuit in communication with the sensor, the circuit disposed within the central housing, the circuit capable of transmitting data to a computer regarding the movement of the sleeve.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/033 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor
  • G06F 3/0338 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
  • H01H 19/14 - Operating parts, e.g. turn knob

31.

ROLLERMOUSE

      
Serial Number 77428256
Status Registered
Filing Date 2008-03-21
Registration Date 2009-03-24
Owner CONTOUR INNOVATIONS LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Computer cursor control device, namely, computer keyboard tray with an integrated wrist support and integrated mouse like cursor pointing and selection mechanism

32.

SHUTTLEPRO

      
Serial Number 77133421
Status Registered
Filing Date 2007-03-16
Registration Date 2007-12-04
Owner CONTOUR INNOVATIONS LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Computer joysticks; Computer cursor control devices, namely, computer mouse

33.

SHUTTLEXPRESS

      
Serial Number 77133426
Status Registered
Filing Date 2007-03-16
Registration Date 2007-12-04
Owner CONTOUR INNOVATIONS LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Computer cursor control devices, namely, computer mouse; Computer joysticks