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Writing instrument

  • US 5,912,662 A
  • Filed: 09/27/1996
  • Issued: 06/15/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/27/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A writing instrument for inputting information into a computer via a trackpad navigational device having a pad surface that is contacted to control said computer, comprising:

  • an electrically conductive grip retainable in a user'"'"'s hand to move said writing instrument; and

    a contact end, mechanically and electrically coupled to a distal end of said grip;

    wherein retention of said grip in said hand causes said contact end to electrically simulate a fingertip such that said trackpad navigational device senses electrical contact between said contact end and said pad surface.

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