ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 8 -- United States Patent no. 12,436,625, issued on Oct. 7.

"Computer mouse with bottom surface resistance point for precision movements" was invented by Simon Yoffe (Manhattan, N.Y.) and David Yoffe (Modiin, Israel).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A computer mouse including a base with bottom surface equipped with cushion members with slid-able sheets configured for sliding across the working surfaces and a tip with a base, which can be placed on the bottom surface or penetrate the bottom surface, where the base is not extended beyond the cushion members to avoid touching the working surfaces, and the tip is extended beyond the cushion members to provide a resistance poin...