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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7338224 | Ergonomic keyboard apparatus A plurality of embodiments of improved ergonomic keyboards for interfacing with a user's arms, wrists, hands and fingers in a more natural way, i.e., in ways that are optimally suited to human typing. In various non-limiting embodiments, the invention provides optim... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7273324 | Adjustable wearable ergonomic split keyboard and mouse An adjustable wearable ergonomic split keyboard and mouse data input device is provided that includes two hand modules. Data and command input keys are provided in each module and arranged on fingerlike components which are attached to a palm support structure . Eac... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7267062 | Adjustable pile height mechanism and method for adjusting the pile height of a tufted floor covering An adjustable pile height mechanism for producing a tufted floor covering comprising an adjustable bed plate, a cam shaft, and a plurality of eccentric cams mounted on the cam shaft so as to contact the bed plate. The cam shaft is adapted to be rotated so as to rota... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7220925 | Inputting apparatus This invention provides an inputting apparatus with a reduced number of lines in its connection cable, a simplified structure and improved reliability. The present invention discloses a folding type of inputting apparatus, comprising a first operation housing and a ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7213991 | Flexible foldable keyboard A flexible foldable keyboard apparatus includes a flexible foldable keyboard (101) having a key defining plane (102), an interface device and phone supporting device (103). The phone supporting device (103) is arranged to unfold from a st... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7193614 | Multifunctional portable computing device with special housing A portable computing device includes pivoting and hinging mechanisms which enable its housing to reconfigure to function in multiple modes. In one configuration the device functions as a laptop computer with keyboard input. In another configuration the device folds ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7170427 | Remote controller with a pressable casing for performing specific function A remote controller includes a casing, a support seat, an actuator, and a control circuit. The support seat has a base, and a post that extends from the base and into the casing and that is pivoted to the casing so as to permit the casing to be tiltable relative to ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7131781 | Keyboards A keyboard. A keyboard subassembly is disposed on a base and moves between a first position and a second position. The keyboard subassembly provides a first angle of elevation when in the first position, and a second angle of elevation when in the second position. T... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7084787 | System and method for detecting key actuation in a keyboard A system and method for detecting key actuation in a keyboard assembly, which, in one embodiment, is used as a conductor to electrically communicate with an information appliance. The rows in the keyboard assembly are electrically isolated from one another, and each... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7052195 | Foldable input apparatus A foldable input apparatus for inputting data to an electronic device is provided. The foldable input apparatus includes a connection part, a first input part, a second input part, a first housing and a second housing. The connection part includes a first pivot, a s... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7030323 | Expandable and contractible keyboard with adjustable key sizes A keyboard which may be utilized in either an expanded or contracted state. A keyboard is comprised of an expandable and compressible housing which supports a plurality of elastic belts. Keyswitch assemblies are fastened to the elastic belt. When the keyboard housin... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6992657 | Input device An input device with a number of key sets is described. The input device has a first state when the key sets are configured in different levels, and a second state when the key sets are configured to be side-by-side. ... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6984081 | Adjustable keyboard with adjusting and locking mechanism, and method of its use The invention relates to an adjustable keyboard to be used, for example, at a computer terminal (12). The preferred embodiment is in the form of a keyboard having a number of keys (5), the keyboard being formed in at least two segments (2, 3) wh... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6972699 | Foldable keyboard A foldable keyboard having a plurality of folding keyboard sections. Each keyboard section includes a frame carrying a key set having a plurality of keys. The key set may be movable laterally relative to the frame. The frame with the key set is foldable with respect... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6967056 | Key sheet A key sheet comprising a key top, a translucent resin film, and a symbol layer. The key top is made of resin and has a top surface and a rear surface. The key top includes a gate corresponding section in a position corresponded to a gate of a mold for injecting resi... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6952872 | Method for reducing stress on the multi-conductor cable The object of this invention is to provide an improved connection between a TTY keypad and an emergency call box. This is accomplished by lengthening and re-routing the multi-conductor ribbon cable that connects the TTY to the call box. Thus relieving the stress on ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6948868 | Keyboard structure A word transcription keyboard utilizing at least one keypad which is available for access by a finger of the user. A second keypad accessible to the finger of the user is extended and terminated in a press pad for allowing contact of the palm region of the hand simu... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6950038 | Collapsible keyboard A collapsible keyboard. The collapsible keyboard includes a keyboard chassis, a right track frame, a right key set and a main key set. The right track frame is disposed on the keyboard chassis and slides rightward and leftward. The right track frame has a first slop... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6912072 | Image communication apparatus An ink printer function and other facsimile functions are controlled by one CPU. Specifically, the CPU performs a recording process and other FAX processes in time division through a task. Further, an ink remaining amount check function of an ink jet printer is perf... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6903662 | Computer input device with individually positionable and programmable input members A configurable computer input device. A base is operable to generate and detect a radio frequency carrier signal. A plurality independently positionable input members are each operatively positioned in the vicinity of the base and individually operable to modulate t... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6830397 | Expandable and contractible keyboard device An expandable keyboard includes a plurality of expandable keytops, a keyswitch corresponding to each keytop and a force vectoring device arranged between each keytop and corresponding keyswitch. The force vectoring device is configured to direct force applied to any... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6822852 | Handheld devices A handheld electronic device comprises a housing around which a plurality of input keys is disposed. The input keys are placed around the housing at locations where fingers will naturally land when the handheld device is being held in an average-sized hand. An inter... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6808328 | Shiftable keyboard tray and method of use A shiftable keyboard tray comprising a base, a carriage for support of a keyboard movable on the base, and a palm rest movable on the base offset from the carriage and operably connected to the carriage through a coupler configured to enable movement of the carriage... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6793421 | Folding keyboard A keyboard for a small, portable computing device includes a pair of mating sections that can be folded together after they are pulled apart. The sections are releasably held together by a spring and by a sliding attachment structure that holds them in alignment. Wh... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6752551 | Vertically expandable keyboard A vertically expandable keyboard includes keys arranged in a plurality of rows. The keyboard has a retracted configuration wherein the rows are generally coplanar with each other and an extended configuration wherein at least some of the rows of keys in the home pos... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6733196 | Stroke-limited key structure and keyboard including the structure The present invention relates to a stroke-limited key structure and a keyboard including the key. The key structure includes a base, a scissors-shaped member, and a cap. The scissors-shaped frame is disposed on the base, and the cap is disposed on the scissors-shape... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6650254 | Computer input device with individually positionable and programmable switches A configurable computer input device. At least one switch is removably attachable to a surface and is in communication with a processor. At least one function is assignable to activation of the switch. The at least one switch may be repositioned distances... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6641316 | Adjustable keyboard with adjusting and locking mechanism, and method of its use The invention relates to an adjustable keyboard to be used, for example, at a computer terminal. The preferred embodiment is in the form of a keyboard having a number of keys, the keyboard being formed in at least two segments which are mutually movable r... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6629794 | Portable keyboard apparatus A portable keyboard apparatus includes a set of movable parallel linkages connected at joints and configured to expand and collapse. A plurality of button assemblies, including associated actuators and contacts, is coupled to the parallel linkages, prefer... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6575647 | Collapsible keyboard A collapsible keyboard that is collapsible between a deployed configuration in which the keyboard is generally planar and a collapsed configuration, the keyboard being foldable about three substantially parallel axes between the deployed and collapsed con... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6536966 | Expandable keyboard for small computers and the like An alphanumeric keyboard whose keys are mounted on a scissor-linkage and have interlocking sides that allow said keyboard to contract to a width that is considerably less than the width of a standard desktop computer keyboard and which is operable when op... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6455794 | Key switch device, keyboard with the key switch device, and electronic apparatus with the keyboard In a key switch device, a gear portion 31 of a first link member 12 is provided with an upper tooth portion 45 and a lower tooth portion 43 disposed in adjacent relation in a width direction of the first link member 12 and in upper-and-lower relation in a... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6379062 | Pseudo key structure for a detachable keyboard module A pseudo key structure for detachable keyboard module includes a cap, a shaft and a latch member. The cap has an interior accommodation space and is mounted on the base board of the keyboard module. The shaft has an upper end rotational in the cap and a l... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6331850 | Collapsible keyboard A collapsible keyboard assembly having, in one embodiment, a plurality of keys each of the plurality of keys having a top portion and a portion of the plurality of keys displaced adjacent one another to form at least one row. A plurality of keys are coupl... | 12/18/2001 |
| 6174097 | Collapsible keyboard A collapsible keyboard that is collapsible between a deployed configuration in which the keyboard is generally planar and a collapsed configuration, the keyboard being foldable about three substantially parallel axes between the deployed and collapsed con... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6092944 | Expandable keyboard including flexible flat cable conductors An alphanumeric keyboard whose keys are mounted on a scissor-linkage and have interlocking sides that allow said keyboard to contract to a width that is considerably less than the width of a standard desktop computer keyboard and which is operable when op... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6068417 | Electrical key connection for expandable keyboard An alphanumeric keyboard whose keys are mounted on a scissor-linkage and have interlocking sides that allow said keyboard to contract to a width that is considerably less than the width of a standard desktop computer keyboard and which is operable when op... | 05/30/2000 |
| 5951179 | Method of operating a computer keyboard assembly A method of operating a keyboard assembly for a personal computer. In one embodiment, the keyboard assembly has a housing and an actuator coupled to the housing. The housing may have an elongated front edge, an elongated rear edge, a lower surface, and an... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5951178 | Expandable and compressible keyboard A keyboard is provided having a lower frame with an elastic member installed on the surface thereof. An elevation plate is installed on the lower frame capable of ascending or descending by an elastic force of the elastic member. A pair of guide plates ar... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5943041 | Folding keyboard Disclosed is a folding keyboard of at least two sections, each having an opening therein which is open on the facing ends thereof, and a multilayer sheet for making the electrical connections upon actuation of the keys, the multilayer sheet having substan... | 08/24/1999 |
