Hand held control key device including multiple switch arrangements
March 31, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References Re32977 3823309 Miniaturized calculator keyboard switch assembly having universally pivoted key actuators Routing arrangement for ground conductors in printed circuit structures Controller unit for video game Multi-directional switch Multi-position electrical switch Controller for a game machine Computer keyboard Selective multiple position switch with common pivoted operator InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 414316 filed on 03/31/1995US Classes:200/5R, Multiple switch200/6A, Universally pivoted handle345/168Including keyboardExaminersPrimary: Scott, J. R.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassH01H 025/04AbstractAn object of the present invention is to provide a control-key device having a shape such that the control-key device easily fits the hands of an operator. The control-key device has a top case 11 and a bottom case 12 having a curved shape. The control-key device has three circuit substrates 81, 82 and 83 having angles formed therebetween so that the curved shape of the top case and bottom case matches these the three circuit substrates. Rubber contact members 70, 63 and 22 are placed on the circuit substrates, push buttons 31, 32, 33 and 60 and a direction specifying key 20 being placed thereon.Field of SearchMultiple switchWith independent operators Universally pivoted handle DISPLAY PERIPHERAL INTERFACE INPUT DEVICE Cursor mark position control device Including orientation sensors (e.g., infrared, ultrasonic, remotely controlled) Cursor key Joystick Including keyboard Portable (i.e., handheld, calculator, remote controller) Key-board having multiple-character, multiple-movement keys Key-board arranged according to character location Color-coded key-board Key-board including row of keys having different heights Key-board including keys grouped to facilitate positioning of typist's fingers | |
