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Class 400/276 - For locking shift-key lever in depressed position


Subclass of Class 400 - Typewriting machines
Definition: Subject matter wherein the case-shift* function is
No. of patents: 6
Last issue date: 01/14/1986


NumberTitleIssue Date
4564832Membrane keyboard having key closure retention
A membrane panel keyboard is presented having magnetic material in one contact element and magnetic field generating means to achieve self-retention or key closure retention when a key is actuated....
01/14/1986
4407596Case shift and lock input mechanism including a shift control switch
A case shift and lock input mechanism comprising a pair of independently depressable shift keylevers and a depressable shift lock keylever are assembled in a keyboard for actuating a single shift control switch used to condition a printer for printing upp...
10/04/1983
4348122Shift lock and position indicating torsion spring activated key switch
This invention relates to a novel shift lock actuation mechanism useful, for example, in keyboard apparatus wherein a key stem supporting a key is shaped to mate with apertures in the keyboard supporting arrangements or as individual switches and as such ...
09/07/1982
4295012Secretarial shift mechanism for an electric keyboard
A secretarial shift mechanism which includes two shift keyswitches and one shift lock keyswitch is disclosed. The two shift keyswitches have T-shaped actuating bars secured to their plungers. The shift lock and release keyswitch has a generally C-shaped w...
10/13/1981
4188136Keyboard switch actuator and locking assembly
A switch actuator and position-locking means for module keyboard assemblies such as are used in data-processing machines and the like, utilizing key operable electric switches. The switch actuator is of the type normally associated with what is commonly c...
02/12/1980
4071719Keyboard switch assembly having actuator interlocking keyboard shift and shift lock and release mechanism
A keyboard shift and shift lock and release mechanism consisting of two shift keyswitches and one shift lock keyswitch is provided by the interaction of cams molded on the actuating plungers of the keyswitches and a slide member on each keyswitch which ca...
01/31/1978
 
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