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...that in 1800 ether was first used by partyers as a fun diversion? Sniffing the gas led to hilarious and raucous laughter as people watched each other become more and more intoxicated and silly. Several doctors independently realized the value ether would have to anesthetize surgery patients. Of those who claimed rights to the "discovery," none had a happy ending. One had a seizure and died defending his rights. Another spent his life in an asylum because he had been denied acclaim. A third became addicted to chloroform and, in a New York City jail, he soaked a cloth in the drug, severed an artery and bled to death.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7393151 | Portable computer keyboard A portable keyboard enables full QWERTY touch typing with both hands or full QWERTY typing with one hand without external support. The keyboard includes a number of keypads that are selectively positionable to configure the keyboard in different keyboard configurati... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7354209 | Input apparatus for people having small hands Input apparatus scaled for non-adult humans and adult humans having small hands. The input apparatus are especially well suited for use as computer keyboards for use by schoolchildren. Also disclosed is a computing system including the input apparatus. ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7276660 | Electronic device and latch structure thereof A latch structure disposed in a casing having a first opening and a second opening includes a pressing member, an elastic member, a hook member and a guiding member. The pressing member is disposed in the first opening. The elastic member has one side connected with... | 10/02/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7187537 | Portable computer with position-adjustable keyboard A portable computer with a position-adjustable keyboard is used to provide a comfortable typing environment. More space is laid out for accommodating the keyboard, and the act of opening the panel is used to move the keyboard position. An adjustment mechanism is ins... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7153050 | Collapsible keyboard A collapsible keyboard comprises a connection part, a top cover pivoted to the connection part, a first key assembly connected to the connection part and movable between a first position and a second position, and a second key assembly pivoted to the first key assem... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7101101 | Input apparatus for people having small hands Input apparatus scaled for non-adult humans and adult humans having small hands. The input apparatus are especially well suited for use as computer keyboards for use by schoolchildren. Also disclosed is a computing system including the input apparatus. ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7001088 | Keyboard stand-up angle adjustor structure A keyboard stand-up angle adjustor structure consisting of a recess in the back surface of a keyboard as well as a leading hole mount, a center hole mount, and a trailing hole mount sequentially disposed on two sides at the front, middle, and rear portions of the re... | 02/21/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6975506 | Electronic apparatus and input device with movable support device An electronic apparatus with a movable support device is provided. The electronic apparatus, such as an input device, includes a housing and a support device. The housing includes a first part and a second part. The first part is pivotally coupled to the second part... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6922333 | Detachable keyboard structure A detachable keyboard structure includes a first magnetic component, a second magnetic component, and a movable component. The first magnetic component is disposed in the wireless keyboard while the second magnetic component is disposed in the computer main body. Th... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6920039 | Foldable keyboard A foldable keyboard includes first, second, and third keyboard units U1, U2, and U3 which are rotatably connected with one another by means of main links (4) and (5) disposed on side end surfaces of each unit. The first and second ... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6880796 | Angle adjustment structure for electronic apparatus having display unit An angle adjustment structure of an electronic apparatus having a display unit is provided to position the electronic apparatus on a support plane by an inclination angle. The angle adjustment structure includes: a shaft hole mount fixed in the electronic apparatus ... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6853543 | Pop-up laptop keyboard An ergonomic laptop computer or other apparatus is disclosed that provides a user a with a more comfortable angle for the user's wrists and hands while using the apparatus. The apparatus includes a keyboard housing having a top surface comprising a plurality of keys... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6842332 | Magnetic securing system for a detachable input device The invention generally pertains to a computing device. More particularly, the invention pertains to an improved keyboard arrangement for use in the computing device. One aspect of the invention pertains to a movable keyboard that can be opened or removed to gain ea... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6768635 | Hand-held electronic device with hidden keyboard A hand-held electronic device with a hidden keyboard, especially for small size electronic devices with a display screen (such as PDAs, mobile phones, etc), provides a keyboard coupling design to allow a retractable keyboard retreated and hidden inside a device body... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6747867 | Elevated and lower keyboard apparatus An elevated and lower and lower keyboard apparatus comprises a base, plural of key-top-lids, plural of scissors-devices and a guiding board. The scissors-device comprises a first connection rod and a second connection rod, which are intersected to form a turning sci... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6736559 | Motion keyboard A work station includes a work table and chair defining a work station geometry. A plurality of adjustable elements are utilized within the work station to facilitate the variation of the work station geometry. A controller is coupled to the adjustable elements of t... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6729783 | Keyboard deflection control A computer keyboard includes a base having a user surface. A keyboard is mounted on the user surface. The keyboard includes a support plate having a first surface and a second surface. The second surface is convex and abuts the base. A plurality of keyboard keys are... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6714403 | Foldable keyboard input device An object of the present invention is to provide a keyboard input device that has a key arrangement similar as an ordinary keyboard, and that can securely protects key tops when folding. The present invention is characterized as follows. A keyboard unit is divided i... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6697055 | 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 de... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6665173 | Physical configuration of a hand-held electronic communication device A hand-held, electronic, bi-directional, wireless electronic communication device having a physical configuration which includes a relatively large, constantly visible display and an alphanumeric keyboard that can be concealed until needed.... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6628508 | Portable terminal with foldable keyboard A portable terminal having personal computing capability and wireless telecommunications capability. The portable terminal includes a display that is integral with, or otherwise attached to, a display. A housing is rotatably-coupled to the base and/or dis... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6625011 | Portable, foldable data input device with conical hinge means for use in a mobile communication terminal A portable, foldable data input device for use with a mobile communication terminal. The data input device includes a first housing having an edge defining a first slope; a second housing having an edge defining a second slope facing the first slope when ... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6623195 | Collapsible keyboard A collapsible keyboard comprises at least one keyboard module, and each keyboard module has a plurality of keyswitches arranged in array pattern. At least one membrane circuit is provided to connect the plurality of keyswitches. When the keyboard is in an... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6614649 | Keyboard structure of personal digital assistant (PDA) The main structure of a keyboard of PDA includes a case, a key set, function keys, a circuit board, and a PDA support frame. The device is characterized in that the case opens to the left and to the right and is a rectangle that contains the key set. The ... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6556430 | Portable electronic device with a concealable keyboard module A portable electronic device, such as a portable computer, a personal digital assistant and a mobile telephone handset, includes a main board module having opposite first and second sides, and a keyboard module mounted on and coupled electrically to the m... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6510048 | Keyboard arrangement The invention generally pertains to a computing device. More particularly, the invention pertains to an improved keyboard arrangement for use in the computing device. One aspect of the invention pertains to a movable keyboard that can be opened or removed... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6498720 | Connector and support system for a touchpad keyboard for use with portable electronic appliances An adapter that electrically couples a portable touchpad keyboard to a portable electronic appliance, wherein the adapter couples a proprietary connector of a portable electronic appliance to an interface of the portable touchpad keyboard through a modifi... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6493215 | Keyboard device fixed on a portable computer A portable computer has a sunken socket on an upper plane of the portable computer for accommodating a keyboard device. A front end and a rear end fixing mechanisms are installed at a front and rear end of the sunken socket respectively for fixing the key... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6459573 | Mobile computer having a housing with openings for cooling A mobile computer comprising a lower panel, a top panel, side panels, a plurality of keyboard keys and a computer screen. The lower panel can be located on a horizontal surface. The top panel is vertically spaced from the lower panel. The side panels are ... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6307736 | Portable computer with vertically positionable keyboard A portable computer has a base housing to which a display housing is pivotally secured for movement between open and closed orientations. Extending across a top side opening of the base housing is a keyboard assembly which may be removed from the top side... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6296408 | Programmed motion work station A work station includes a work table and chair defining a work station geometry. A plurality of adjustable elements are utilized within the work station to facilitate the variation of the work station geometry. A controller is coupled to the adjustable el... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6262881 | Compact notebook computer with movable keyboard section A low profile, miniature notebook computer has a base portion, a monitor portion and a display monitor which is pivotally mounted to the monitor portion. The base portion and the monitor portion are movable relative to one another between retracted and de... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6195839 | Hinged detent Two pivoting portions of a product are connected by a hinged detent. The hinged detent provides a snap feel when the product halves are closed or opened to an operable angle. It also allows for the placement of wires and connectors within the hinge. The h... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6151012 | 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 de... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6148722 | Compact disc and recordable compact disc thermal transfer printer A thermal printer for printing onto circular objects includes a housing that mounts a platen and a carrier for the circular object, and a separate removable and latchable carriage carrying the printhead and positionable on the housing to retain the printh... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6144554 | Laptop computer with slidable keyboard for exposing a heat generating surface for more efficient heat dissipation An arrangement and method for increasing the cooling capacity and heat dissipation of laptop computers, wherein the computer possesses a bottom keyboard which is articulated to the lower edge of an openable (LCD) display panel, and wherein at least compon... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6137676 | Collapsible keyboard mechanism with integrated LCD display A notebook computer has a collapsible keyboard in which elastomeric key switch domes on the top side of a dome sheet are horizontally shiftable under the keys to selectively underlie and support them for use, or to permit the keys to be collapsed to depre... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6097592 | Supporting legs for a portable computer The present invention relates to the supporting legs of a portable computer. The legs can be rotated to raise the rear side of the computer and can be moved perpendicularly to their plane of rotation to allow various angles of rotation.... | 08/01/2000 |
