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Flexible key plate

US7804955B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 2006
Grant dateSep 28, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 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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