Flexible key plate
US7804955B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/23
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device includes a front cover with a cutout, a rear cover connected to the front cover, and a substrate including a key pad provided within the front cover and the rear cover. The key pad is substantially aligned with the cutout of the front cover. The device also includes a key top provided adjacent to the key pad through the cutout of the front cover, and a flexible key plate provided over at least the cutout of the front cover and including an opening for receiving the key top.
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