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Class Information
Number: 400/490
Name: Typewriting machines > Key-board or key lever-actuating mechanism > Key-cap or key-stem structure
Description: Subject matter wherein significance is attributed to a key* cap, which key cap is that part of a key element that is engaged by a finger of the typist during pressing of the key or is visible to the typist and bears a character* symbol corresponding to the character that will be imprinted on the record-medium* when the key is pressed, or wherein significance is attributed to a key stem, which key stem is that part of a key element that connects the key cap to the key lever.


Sub-classes under this class:

Class Number Class Name Patents
400/492 Adjustable in plane of key(s) (e.g., to facilitate reach, rotatable, etc.) 53
400/494 Having raised or recessed character 15
400/493 Including character-bearing disc on key cap 30
400/491 Including cushioning means (e.g., yieldable surface) 35
400/495 Including means for mounting key cap or key stem 84


Patents under this class:
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Patent Number Title Of Patent Date Issued
7619173 Light guide sheet and movable contact unit and switch using the same Nov. 17, 2009
7404682 Thin keypad assemblies and components for electronics devices and methods Jul. 29, 2008
7360957 Thin keypad assemblies and components for electronics devices and methods Apr. 22, 2008
7326864 Method and apparatus for masking keystroke sounds from computer keyboards Feb. 5, 2008
7325988 One-piece ergonomic keyboard and related methods Feb. 5, 2008
7271361 Input key and input apparatus Sep. 18, 2007
7182533 Keyboard contoured to the natural shape of the hand Feb. 27, 2007
7173200 Key switch Feb. 6, 2007
7138587 Key switch, keyboard and key-switch assembling jig Nov. 21, 2006
7134205 Method for producing buttons, ornamental and instrument panels with fine symbols, and a button produced with the method Nov. 14, 2006
7097371 Keytop Aug. 29, 2006
7087850 Cleanable keyboard Aug. 8, 2006
7083343 Keyboard keys using marked elastic domes and fabrication method thereof Aug. 1, 2006
7079049 Element for identifying the functions associated with computer keyboard keys Jul. 18, 2006
7070349 Thin keyboard and components for electronics devices and methods Jul. 4, 2006
7059789 Key structure Jun. 13, 2006
7048456 Keyboard arrangement May. 23, 2006
7040824 Gel-cushioned accessory for a keyboard May. 9, 2006
7038598 Keyboard assemblies May. 2, 2006
7014377 Key pad, resin key top injection mold, and resin key top manufacturing method Mar. 21, 2006
6991390 Locating key for a keyboard or keypad Jan. 31, 2006
6984793 Multidirectional switch actuator and a personal digital assistant using the same Jan. 10, 2006
6979792 Keystroke structure (1) Dec. 27, 2005
6980095 Illuminated vehicle remote entry device Dec. 27, 2005
6971807 Waterproof keyboard Dec. 6, 2005
6967056 Key sheet Nov. 22, 2005
6964532 Key array structure Nov. 15, 2005
6962452 Keyboard having key floating device Nov. 8, 2005
6937229 Keycap for displaying a plurality of indicia Aug. 30, 2005
6920041 Input device and methods and systems for same Jul. 19, 2005
6887001 Key button structure for handheld mobile phone and its similar instrument, and method for forming the same May. 3, 2005
6887002 Keyboard cover May. 3, 2005
6883985 Printable, reusable key masks Apr. 26, 2005
6880994 Keyboard and electronic apparatus having the same Apr. 19, 2005
6869240 Keyboard input device Mar. 22, 2005
6833522 Key switch device and method for manufacturing the same Dec. 21, 2004
6830397 Expandable and contractible keyboard device Dec. 14, 2004
6827513 Ergonomic keyboard Dec. 7, 2004
6826042 Input device and methods and systems for same Nov. 30, 2004
6824321 Keypad assembly Nov. 30, 2004
6821036 Keyboard allowing for simple, cost-effective production Nov. 23, 2004
6805507 Keyboard device Oct. 19, 2004
6776547 Keyboard housing for a keypad of a push-button keyboard Aug. 17, 2004
6761494 Button apparatus with a complex elastic unit Jul. 13, 2004
6758615 Pressure sensitive functionality for keyboard keys Jul. 6, 2004
6755582 Key structure Jun. 29, 2004
6752552 Locating key for a keyboard or keypad Jun. 22, 2004
6733196 Stroke-limited key structure and keyboard including the structure May. 11, 2004
6705783 Ruggedized keyboard with cursor positioning device Mar. 16, 2004
6698957 Foldable keyboard with point stick Mar. 2, 2004

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