Donald M Root

US Patent:

59195622, Jul 6, 1999

Filed:

Oct 13, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/170857

Inventors:

Donald Root - Seattle WA

Assignee:

GM Nameplate, Inc. - Seattle WA

International Classification:

C09J 700
G06K 1118

US Classification:

428343

Abstract:

A repositionable mouse pad (20) for a computer having an input device (30) operatively connected to the computer. The mouse pad includes a tracking surface (22) having upper and lower surfaces (26) and (28). The upper surface being textured for precise tracking of the pointing device. The mouse pad also includes an attachment member (24) bonded on the lower surface of the tracking surface and includes an adhesive (34). The attachment member is bonded to the lower surface of the tracking surface such that the adhesive side faces outwardly away from the tracking surface. The adhesive side is renewable to restore its adhesive strength by cleaning the adhesive side.