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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7578630 | Control panel and apparatus using the same A control panel of the present invention includes a base and a mount mounted on the base and loaded with a display and devices to be operated by the operator of the apparatus. The base includes a support portion for supporting the mount. The support portion supports... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7239700 | Radiotelephone An electronic radiotelephone comprising: a first housing; a second housing releasably attachable to the first housing to meet with the first housing around the periphery of the radiotelephone; and retaining means comprising a cover for holding the electronic compone... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7235755 | Input device for a cellular phone An input device includes a casing having a retention groove, a flexible membrane disposed on the casing and having a plurality of keys, a connecting portion an outer flange extending outwardly from an outer surface of the connecting portion, an upper recess formed o... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7173606 | Removable keypad for a portable communication device and method A keypad module for a portable communication device including a housing and plurality of keys that each actuate electronic switches. The keypad includes a keypad inlay having a left side and a right side, means for securing the keypad inlay to the front side of the ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7157655 | Cleanable keyboard In an embodiment, a keyboard includes a barrier layer. The barrier layer may be mounted between an upper and lower housing portion of the keyboard so as to provide a substantially water impermeable pocket about a keyboard circuit. The barrier layer includes at least... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7146701 | Control housing and method of manufacturing same A control housing is provided which encases a control board. The housing has a cover and a backing which are fixed together to secure the control board within the housing. The control board includes a plurality of switches, and the housing includes a plurality of co... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7119663 | Remote control key for preventing theft of transponder and method for manufacturing the same A remote control key that may easily be disassembled while preventing theft of its transponder. The remote control key includes a transmitter for transmitting a signal to remotely control locking and unlocking of a door. The transponder transmits a predetermined ID ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7116312 | Computer keyboard with vessel containing two liquids and a decorative element A computer keyboard device comprising a decorative sealed vessel comprising a first liquid, a second liquid, and at least one structure. The structure is insoluble in both the first and second liquids, and floats on the first liquid. The first and second liquids are... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7087850 | Cleanable keyboard In an embodiment, a keyboard includes a barrier layer. The barrier layer may be mounted between an upper and lower housing portion of the keyboard so as to provide a substantially water impermeable pocket about a keyboard circuit. The barrier layer includes at least... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7033098 | Keyboard cover and copy holder A keyboard cover and copy holder is presented. The keyboard cover and copy holder has a top plate member having downward extending left and right side panels and a bottom plate member having upward extending left and right side panels. Each upward extending left and... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7012206 | Waterproof keyboard A waterproof keyboard includes a generally flat key panel supporting keytops thereon. Membranes support thereon key contacts and connecting circuits for the contacts, and are supported by a generally flat support base, corresponding in shape to the key panel. Betwee... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7002084 | Modular sealed portable digital electronic controller An electronic digital controller, such as a load cell indicator, is disclosed in which a number of components, such as a circuit board, display, and keypad are placed within an enclosure, and the enclosure is bonded closed, such as using an adhesive, to render the e... | 02/21/2006 |
| 7000660 | Dust cover for a computer keyboard A dust cover for a computer keyboard has a rectangular plastic body and two cords. The dust cover can fit any computer keyboard and provide a convenient and reliable way to press keys on the keyboard while simultaneously protecting the keyboard from pathogens and ot... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6978123 | Electronic device with housing supplement The invention relates to an electronic device having a housing (1) which has a housing wall (5) with openings (7) for control elements (8) and/or display elements (9, 10). Attachment means (11) for detachably connecting to t... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6974489 | Method and apparatus for protecting electronic devices against particulate infiltration, excessive heat build-up, and for implementing EMC shielding There is disclosed an apparatus and method for protecting electronic devices against excessive heat build-up and particulate infiltration while implementing EMC shielding. ... | 12/13/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6970347 | Method and system for tooless keyboard assembly into an information handling system housing Tooless assembly of a keyboard into an information handling system housing is performed by dropping the keyboard into an opening of the housing so that tabs and hooks of the keyboard align with tab slots and hook slots of the housing, by sliding the keyboard relativ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6942153 | Handheld computer A palm handheld computer has a host, an enclosure and a water proof structure. The host has at least two connection slots allowing various types of function cards to be plugged. The host is housed within the enclosure. The enclosure includes a front panel and a rear... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6883985 | Printable, reusable key masks A functional and decorative key mask is disclosed that is printable and has a uniquely functional geometry for easy and clean removable attachment to the keyfaces of a keyboard or keypad. The materials and design combine to provide a durable and reusable key mask. I... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6880998 | Method and system for using a keyboard overlay with a touch-sensitive display screen Disclosed is a “keyboard overlay” that sits on top of a touch-sensitive display screen of a computing device. After aligning the overlay on the display screen, the user types on the overlay. When the user presses a key on the overlay, the pressure is transmitted... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6839002 | 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... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6798399 | Elevated input device An input system that mounts over a portion of a keyboard, which system may include an input device corresponding to at least one keyboard key covered by the input system. The input device may comprise a key or other input mechanism easily accessible to the user, and... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6705787 | Protective keyboard cover A shield for protecting a keyboard assembly includes a one-piece resiliently flexible membrane having a generally planar base overlaying a deck portion of the keyboard assembly, and one or more raised bubbles formed in the membrane and configured to envelope an enti... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6558057 | Keyboard having a protective lid A keyboard having a protective lid comprises a keyboard body, a linkage board and a lid. The keyboard body has an accommodation space on rear side thereof and the accommodation space has two pivotal holes on two lateral sides thereof. The linkage board ha... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6515852 | External keyboard for personal digital assistant An external keyboard connected to a personal digital assistant (PDA) comprises a keyboard section, a cover including a first portion and a hinged second portion, and a connection port in the center of the hinge between the keyboard section and the cover, ... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6488425 | Portable electronics device having keypad and removable bezel An electronics device having a removable bezel to facilitate cleaning of a keypad structure. The electronics device includes a housing that defines and encloses an interior of the electronics device. Keys included in a keypad structure are formed on a sur... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6382854 | Computer keyboard enhancement kit A computer keyboard enhancement kit consists of detachable key replacements made to be larger and to have more shapes and colors than the letter keys of a standard computer keyboard so as to lessen the level of difficulty for children of preschool ages in... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6307739 | Computer system form factor A form factor for use in the manufacture of a portable computer includes a U-shaped member having at least two distinct elements attached together. In one form factor, the U-shaped member includes two distinct elements: a unitary wall element having a fir... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6285299 | Soft cover adapter for computer keyboard A soft cover adapter for customizing and/or simplifying the use of a computer keyboard comprises an easily attachable soft cover made of cloth, vinyl, leather, or the like, configured in size and shape to cover a computer keyboard. The cover may be attach... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6108200 | Handheld computer keyboard system A handheld computer keyboard system for use in conjunction with small computerized apparatus such as Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) features a keyboard, a cover, and an I/O connector to allow a computerized apparatus to be connected to the keyboard. T... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6095702 | Keyboard dust cover In combination with a keyboard, a keyboard dust cover comprising a housing containing a spring-loaded roller, the housing being attached to a first wall of the keyboard, a sheet having a first edge attached to the roller, and a mechanism for securing the ... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6010262 | Keyboard shield and copy holder A keyboard shield and copy holder is presented. The keyboard shield and copy holder has a top plate member having downward extending left and right side panels and a bottom plate member having upward extending left and right side panels. Each upward exten... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5975780 | Keyboard cover A keyboard cover of the present invention includes a cover holder removably mounted to one side of a keyboard. A flat plate is mounted on the cover holder and selectively rotatable toward the top of the keyboard for covering it or toward the bottom of the... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5978215 | Computer bottom keyboard incorporating arrangement for enhanced cooling An arrangement and method for increasing the cooling capacity of portable personal computers, particularly such as laptop or notebook computers, wherein the computer possesses a keyboard having the rear edge thereof hingedly connected with the bottom of a... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5944432 | Device for providing disposable sanitary keyboard covers An apparatus that dispenses disposable sanitary keyboard covers of a flexible transparent plastic film that is drawn across a key array and provides a sanitary cover that allows full use of the keyboard. When a subsequent user uses the keyboard, a new len... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5934813 | Keyboard protector having peaked configuration A protective cover structure specifically designed to overlie and at least partially cover a keyboard of a computer and including an overlying top portion having a nonplaner configuration. A front face of the cover structure has an open construction or co... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5835342 | Computer desktop-keyboard cover with built-in monitor screen and wrist support accessory A Computer Desktop-keyboard Cover with built-in Screen Monitor Attachment is disclosed that could take the place of conventional CRT Monitors customarily associated with desktop workstations. Many such keyboards are entirely unprotected. The means describ... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5803744 | Computer typing learning device A computer typing learning device includes a cover and a seat, and a key board combined electrically with with a screen disposed between the cover 1 and the seat. An electronic circuit board is provided under a base plate of the key board for arranging va... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5798715 | Method and device for accessing remote control functions A remote control includes a cover plate formed of a single piece of rigid material. The cover plate is removably attached to the remote control and is adapted for preventing depression of a first set of buttons while permitting depression of a second set ... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5697718 | Weather sealed keyboard assembly for portable personal computers An improved portable personal computer preferably configured to facilitate outdoor field-use has an impact attenuating case and a sealed keyboard which facilitate use of the computer in harsh environments. Furthermore, the sealed keyboard assembly prevent... | 12/16/1997 |
