Mouse pad accessory

Abstract

An accessory for use with a computer mouse, including a base which defines an area to be utilized for the mouse and a utilitarian assembly overlying the defined area for supporting a beverage container or other accessories as desired by the mouse user.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A tool to be used in conjunction with a computer, comprising: 
 a structure defining a location for a mouse pad or mouse operating area; and    a rigid tower extending upwardly, terminating in an upwardly open cup holder.    
     
     
         2 . A tool as in  claim 1 , and further including means to support eyeglasses.  
     
     
         3 . A tool as in  claim 1 , and further including a tray.  
     
     
         4 . A mouse operating area accessory, comprising: 
 a first structure defining a location for a mouse pad or operating area; and    a second structure rigidly secured to the first structure and extending upwardly therefrom, said structure defining a beverage holder, wherein said second structure extends over the mouse operating area.    
     
     
         5 . An accessory for a computer mouse, comprising: 
 a base, including at least two rigid horizontal legs at right angles to define the location for a mouse operating area; and    a tower extending upwardly from the intersection of the legs, said tower supporting a platform.    
     
     
         6 . An accessory as in  claim 5 , wherein the platform is a beverage holder.  
     
     
         7 . An accessory as in  claim 5 , wherein the platform extends over at least one leg, forming a tray.  
     
     
         8 . An accessory for a computer mouse, comprising: 
 a base defining a mouse operating area that can be adjusted to tilt to align the operator's wrist for comfort, and supports extending upward therefrom, defining a beverage holder and tray that include angular adjustment for keeping the beverage holder and tray level if the base is tilted or the accessory is used on a tilted keyboard and mouse tray.