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Class 400/681 - By tilting typewriter (e.g., via collapsible legs, etc.)


Subclass of Class 400 - Typewriting machines
Definition: Subject matter wherein the typewriter is made ready for
No. of patents: 30
Last issue date: 03/20/2012


NumberTitleIssue Date
8139357Laptop elevation device
A laptop elevation device (1) that attaches to a bottom surface (13) of a laptop (12). Each laptop elevation device has a fold-up leg (2) pivotally or hingedly attached to a base (3). An arm (5) is pivotally attached to the ...
03/20/2012
8050031Electronic device with retractable support
An electronic device includes a main body, a cover, and two supports. The main body defines two receiving slots. The cover is hinged on the main body. Each support includes a supporting member and a driving member hinged on each other. The driving member is hinged o...
11/01/2011
8050032Laptop elevation device
A laptop elevation device (1) that attaches to a bottom surface (13) of a laptop (12). Each laptop elevation device has a fold-up leg (2) pivotally or hingedly attached to a base (3). An arm (5) is pivotally attached to the ...
11/01/2011
7338224Ergonomic 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
7001088Keyboard 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
6975506Electronic 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
6942407Wrist rest capable of vertically storing up a keyboard
A wrist rest capable of vertically storing up keyboard includes a wrist rest, at least a movable piece and at least one wall plate. The movable piece is kept in the interior of the wrist rest body in way of being able to slide out of the wrist rest body and is pivot...
09/13/2005
6839226Keyboard with adjustable support devices
A keyboard with adjustable support devices for supporting the keyboard at several levels is provided. Each support device includes a leg able to rotate along the bottom of the keyboard. The angle between the axis of rotation and the bottom plane of the keyboard has ...
01/04/2005
6623195Collapsible 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
6585440Folding keyboard having key modules with asymmetrical connection points
A folding keyboard includes a fixed key module and one or more mobile key modules. The key modules are joined together by links between them. Two ends of the links between the key modules are joined at asymmetric positions. The mobile key module can turn ...
07/01/2003
6579022Keyboard support platform
A keyboard support platform includes a keyboard support plate hingedly attached to a base. A motorized drive assembly or an inflatable bladder urges the keyboard support plate to move from a position below horizontal, through a horizontal position, to a p...
06/17/2003
6485209Keyboard device capable of changing inclination angle of keyboard main body
In order to perform a stable key inputting operation even if the keyboard device is installed at an inclined surface, a rear surface of a main body is formed with a notch, and the notch is provided with an adjuster member. A turning centerline of the adju...
11/26/2002
6296408Programmed 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
6290411Stand utensil for keyboard and keyboard with stand mechanism
The present invention enables the efficient use of desktop space and the efficient input operation of a keyboard by realizing space-savings for the keyboard by a simple and economical means that does not involve reducing the size of the keyboard. The keyb...
09/18/2001
5917995Printer having a joint mechanism for fitting a paper feed unit
A printer for printing image on a paper according to the print data output from a notebook computer. The printer has a paper-feed unit including a paper holding section for holding the paper to be printed on and a table on which the notebook computer can ...
06/29/1999
5732928Computer keyboard stand
A computer keyboard stand includes a base and a support. The base is coupled to a bottom of a computer keyboard by a screw. The base has two side walls each having a plurality of apertures laterally defined in a greater portion of its length from a first ...
03/31/1998
5574446Keyboard
In a keyboard housing a housing top with a key pad and a housing bottom with support legs wherein the housing includes a support mat and a multi-layer contact foil set arranged underneath the key pad to be actuated thereby, a metal plate is embedded in a ...
11/12/1996
5546271Device for adjusting the angle of a keyboard
An adjustable keyboard support device is provided having a tubular bearing element (1), secured to a housing bottom (5) of a keyboard. A generally L-shaped stand (2) is provided with two bearing pins (3, 4) which fit respectively into tube ends of the bea...
08/13/1996
5534891Electronic equipment having display unit and operation input unit
Electronic equipment has a display unit and an operation input unit. The display unit is arranged to be pivotal between a state wherein it obliquely stands on an electronic equipment main body (tilt state), and a state wherein it is folded on the equipmen...
07/09/1996
5363123Cutter drive for a computer driven printer/plotter
A cutter drive for a computer driven printer/plotter employs a cutter carriage which is separate from the printer carriage and which is attachable to and detachable from the printer carriage to be moved thereby without a separate cutter drive. Camming sur...
11/08/1994
5297003Computer, keyboard apparatus, and keyboard tilting mechanism
In a computer comprising a computer body for supporting a keyboard and enclosing electronic circuits, several elements are provided including recesses provided on the bottom side of the computer body, leg members for tilting the computer body, the leg mem...
03/22/1994
5107401Lap top computer with tilting mechanism consisting of a battery pack pivotally attached on a rear surface
A lap top computer with a tilting mechanism attached is disclosed, and a battery pack is used for inclinedly supporting the computer body. The mechanism for connecting the computer body to the battery pack includes a pair of first guide members, a pair of...
04/21/1992
4946298Printing apparatus
A printing apparatus including a printing section defined between a platen and a printing head mounted for movement in parallel with the platen to convert information into printed form on a printing medium placed in the printing section. At least one pair...
08/07/1990
4915518Printer and related multifunctional stand
Printer for data processing system, the printer being for installation on a working desk, and comprising a multifunctional stand having a generic handle-form member hinged to the printer body near the edge defined by the base and the rear wall, the stand ...
04/10/1990
4856748Leg assembly for a keyboard or the like
A leg assembly for a keyboard is described in which the leg operates, without the use of an actuating mechanism or direct hand intervention, to be movable between two stable positions; the first being a retracted position, the second being a deployed posi...
08/15/1989
4773783Computer keyboard including attitude adjusting mechanism and a strip label
A keyboard has an attitude adjusting mechanism with a shaft extending lengthwise along the rear inside of the case. The shaft allows the legs to be adjusted remotely from the adjusting mechanism. Two legs are mounted on the shaft and extend through holes ...
09/27/1988
4658124Keyboard having variable inclination of the key plane
A contact keyboard comprising a plurality of modular keys individually insertable in a base frame having feet adjustable in height in order to permit a variable inclination of the key plane. The back feet are pivoted on a shaft internally to lateral sides...
04/14/1987
4562482Computerized executive work station
A computerized executive work station takes the form of an executive-type desk into whose surface a computer display screen and keyboard have been recessed. The screen is disposed at an acute angle to the desk surface and is so positioned with respect to ...
12/31/1985
4402624Device for adjusting the slope of a keyboard
The inclination angle of a keyboard is made infinitely adjustable between preset maximum and minimum angles to suit individual operator and work place needs by means of an adjustment assembly. The assembly calls for selectably setting cam plate housing se...
09/06/1983
4368867Tilt base for a CRT display terminal
A tilt base assembly includes a base and pairs of elongated feet which attach to the bottom of a cathode ray tube (CRT) display terminal unit. The base includes a pair of trapezoidal shaped base members which attach to the ends of a horizontal plate. The ...
01/18/1983
 
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