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Mouse device with a built-in printer
A mouse device for use as an input device of a computer is provided that includes a housing in which recording paper is loadable, and a printer unit provided within the housing for printing on the recording paper print information received from the computer.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8043134 | Human powered watercraft A watercraft having a deck is configured with a first rocker having graspable input arm above-deck and a lower output arm, the first rocker being pivoted to the craft, the output arm connecting a push-bar at a first end and the push-bar having a second end connectin... | 10/25/2011 |
| 7513808 | Lever powered watercraft Embodiments of the disclosure include a flotation device or watercraft propelled through the water using a (ever powered propulsion system. The lever powered propulsion system includes human powered actuating levers operably connected to a reciprocating propulsion d... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7267586 | Lever powered watercraft Embodiments of the disclosure include a flotation device or watercraft propelled through the water using a lever powered propulsion system. The lever powered propulsion system includes human powered actuating levers operably connected to a reciprocating propulsion d... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7097521 | Self-propelled surfboard This device allows a user to propel a surfboard in the water. The device also allows the individual to steer and navigate the device. ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 6997765 | Vessel propelled by oscillating fin with control mechanisms A marine propulsion system emulates the fishes swimming motion yet is highly maneuverable as it permits changes from forward to reverse motion while underway. In other aspects, the propulsion system may be designed and optimized for efficient human powered propulsio... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6935261 | Apparatus for body motion steering control for water craft An apparatus for steering control of water craft by operator body motion commands. The craft is powered by an outboard motor having a first vertical axis. The water craft has a swivel seat co-axially mounted to first and second swivel bodies permitting rotation of t... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6561862 | Swim fin assembly A swim fin assembly of a generally T-shaped configuration including a flexible fin and an elongated foot support bar traversing and being operatively connected to the fin in a rigid securement. The fin is progressively more flexible from its forward end t... | 05/13/2003 |
| 5549491 | Fin drive for a watercraft A fin drive for a watercraft (1) has a lever arm (7, 7') operable with muscle force, which lever arm is connected to an up and down movable carrier (2) through a joint, on which the fin (25) is fastened. The fin (25) is fastened on the carrier (2) on a sw... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5149118 | All-terrain wheelchair An all-terrain wheelchair comprising a frame constructed of tubular air-filled frame members to enable the wheelchair to be amphibious. A pair of rear drive wheels are rotatably mounted on the rear of the frame and are controlled by ratchet arms operative... | 09/22/1992 |
| 4969846 | Man-powered boat propulsion device A man-powered boat propulsion device comprising a hand rod reciprocated horizontally by rowers, a vertical support rod moveably suspended from and slidably supporting the hand rod on a sliding support, an operation rod pivoted to the hand rod, a vertical ... | 11/13/1990 |
| 4781630 | Muscular force actuated vehicle On the vehicle are mounted an actuation member, a force transmission unit and a drive element. Preferably, the actuation member is comprised of two levers, each of them being fixed to a metal cable each connected to a chain, the two chains actuating the w... | 11/01/1988 |
| 4662848 | Swing-operated paddle-wheel water-craft A water-craft which comprises a swing assembly including opposed seats and a foot-rest arranged to each make a reciprocative movement and a transmission mechanism to convert the reciprocating movement of the seats into a rotary movement to actuate a paddl... | 05/05/1987 |
| 4464126 | Finboard exercising apparatus The exercising apparatus described herein is an exercising board having a maneuverable fin which may be used to propel the board by its upward and downward motion. The board is used on water and may be used in surf riding. The rider stands on the board an... | 08/07/1984 |
| 4389195 | Steerable surfboard A steerable, self-propellable surfboard has a steering arrangement attached to a weight-bearing buoyant member such as normally forms a surfboard and arranged for being actuatable by a surfer lying prone on the buoyant member and permitting the surfboard ... | 06/21/1983 |
| 4321048 | Mechanized water board There is disclosed a water board or surfboard wherein a screw propeller mounted on the underside of the board generates thrust in response to the push-pull action of a hand lever which protrudes from either side of the board. The push-pull action on the l... | 03/23/1982 |
