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Is a ergonomic mouse patented?
Short answer: specific designs of a ergonomic mouse have been patented many times, but "a ergonomic mouse" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.
What our index shows
- 473 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “computerergonomicvertical mouse” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
- Among the 183 best keyword matches we examined, 22 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
- Most frequent assignees in those matches: HONGFUJIN PREC IND SHENZHEN (3), AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC (2), LO JACK (2), IBM (2).
- Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): G06F (178), A47B (8), Y10S (3), H01H (2).
Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.
14 real patent publications related to a ergonomic mouse
- Ergonomic glove for operation of a computer mouse US-2026262773-A1 2026 · GRINDCLAW SIA
The present invention relates to ergonomic gloves for the operation of a computer mouse. The glove comprises interconnected palmar side part ( 1 ) and dorsal side part ( 2 ) forming twisted construction glove body ( 3 ). The glove…
View on Google Patents - Ergonomic computer mouse US-10088918-B1 2018 · LO JACK
The present ergonomic mouse is shaped for being held by a hand generally in an upright or handshake position. It has a thumb side for engaging a thumb and a finger side for engaging the fingers. Buttons are arranged at a front por…
View on Google Patents - Ergonomic computer mouse with handheld and ambidextrous body design US-9785256-B2 2017 · XIA MING
This invention is an ergonomic computer mouse. The computer mouse body has a unique design in shape that may change the way for people to use a computer mouse. It is designed to be handheld by ring finger, little finger, and the h…
View on Google Patents - Ergonomic mouse device with multi-programmable buttons US-9128539-B2 2015 · NG CHERN ANN
Pointing devices such as computer mouse are commonly used for making selections on computer screens. However, prolong or frequent use of such pointing devices might result in users suffering from repetitive stress disorder. Furthe…
View on Google Patents - Compact ergonomic computer mouse US-2008100573-A1 2008 · LO JACK
A compact ergonomic mouse comprises a thumb side with a thumb engaging portion, a finger side with a finger engaging portion, a top with a button, a bottom, a front, and a rear. The distance between a distal end of the button and …
View on Google Patents - Ergonomic computer mouse US-6922186-B2 2005
This invention is a pointing device, i.e. a computer mouse, for producing computer program commands issued by young children or others that have difficulty operating a conventional mouse device. A rotatable ball or other pointing …
View on Google Patents - Ergonomic side grip computer mouse US-6828958-B2 2004
An ergonomic side grip computer mouse includes a base; a side wall coupled to the base, the side wall having a substantially circular configuration; switch means coupled to the side wall for receiving user inputs from at least one…
View on Google Patents - Small facile ergonomic computer mouse US-6795058-B2 2004 · AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC
An ergonomic mouse has a small body that can be gripped in the fingers much like a writing implement or an eraser. A primary switch is located on an angled facet on the top of the mouse. The primary switch is activated by the user…
View on Google Patents - Ergonomic mouse US-6781573-B1 2004 · INTEL CORP
An ergonomic mouse is designed to maximize productivity by reducing user fatigue and discomfort. The ergonomic mouse of the present invention includes a housing having a grippable portion that permits a user to grip the mouse subs…
View on Google Patents - Ergonomic computer mouse US-6396479-B2 2002 · AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC
An ergonomic mouse that alleviates mouse RSI is obtained by gripping the mouse with a pinching action between the thumb and opposing fingers while the mouse is in the U-shaped opening formed in the hand when in a neutral and unfle…
View on Google Patents - Ultimate ergonomic mouse US-6377245-B1 2002
The ultra ergonomic computer mouse includes an angled grip-rod which, when held and placed in the correct manner, supports and influences all the fingers and the hand to be in a naturally curved position. It also includes a contou…
View on Google Patents - Ergonomic computer mouse with adjustable geometry and satellite arrangement of buttons WO-0188898-A1 2001 · TALASANI RAGHURAM REDDY
The present invention provides an ergonomic mouse design with adjustable geometry and a satellite arrangement of buttons. The design separates the base component of the mouse (base, as shown in Fig. 11) from the button component (…
View on Google Patents - Handheld ergonomic mouse US-2001033268-A1 2001
A handheld ergonomic mouse comprising a handheld unit, a base holder, and its hookup software is disclosed. The handheld unit allows users great comfort in performing browsing intensive tasks such as browsing Internet or using net…
View on Google Patents - Ergonomic computer mouse based on hand size and preference US-6031522-A 2000 · IBM
A hand-held mouse has a base pointing unit with a movement sensor and a plurality of switches for selecting a visual object indicated by a location of the graphical pointer on the display, and an outer shell surrounding and remova…
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What this means for your idea
Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a ergonomic mouse been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Consumer electronics are among the most heavily patented areas; the specific circuit, mounting, or interaction is what distinguishes a design.
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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.