ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 26 -- United States Patent no. 12,638,931, issued on May 26.
"Palm mouse" was invented by Keith D. Braun (Fort Washington, Md.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A palm mouse includes a main body with a plurality of interfaces to permit the receipt and transmission of signals and data. The main body includes circuitry internally to permit the transmission of the signals and the data externally to the main body. A base is formed into the main body at a lower area. The interfaces may include both a finger interface and a thumb interface. Each is permitted to regulate transmission of data and signals. A strap is coupled to the main body at at least two points and is configured t...