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Keyboard

US8436265B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 28, 2008
Grant dateMay 7, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2223/034
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The keyboard includes a rubber sheet fixed on key tops of a set of key-switch devices. The rubber sheet elastically urges the key tops upward so that they are borne away from the base of the key-switch devices. The rubber sheet is arranged so as to cover the key-switch devices from outside. According to the invention, the cost of a keyboard covered with a dustproof and watertight rubber sheet can be reduced.

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