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Class Information
Number: 400/491
Name: Typewriting machines > Key-board or key lever-actuating mechanism > Key-cap or key-stem structure > Including cushioning means (e.g., yieldable surface)
Description: Subject matter wherein either said key* cap or said key stem includes means that tends to absorb some of the force exerted by the typist"s fingers as the key elements are pressed during typing.


Sub-classes under this class:

Class Number Class Name Patents
400/491.2 Including spring supporting key cap or key stem 36
400/491.1 Including underlying air cushion 15


Patents under this class:

Patent Number Title Of Patent Date Issued
7554045 Linear pressure sensor Jun. 30, 2009
7059790 Keyboard and method of making the same Jun. 13, 2006
7040824 Gel-cushioned accessory for a keyboard May. 9, 2006
6969815 Keyboard key capable of lowering its overall height Nov. 29, 2005
6967056 Key sheet Nov. 22, 2005
6964532 Key array structure Nov. 15, 2005
6880994 Keyboard and electronic apparatus having the same Apr. 19, 2005
6879317 Collapsible data entry panel Apr. 12, 2005
6808328 Shiftable keyboard tray and method of use Oct. 26, 2004
6805507 Keyboard device Oct. 19, 2004
6788294 Device and method for implementing a key Sep. 7, 2004
6761494 Button apparatus with a complex elastic unit Jul. 13, 2004
6672781 Reduced noise key unit Jan. 6, 2004
6655863 Pen-sized keyboard arrangement Dec. 2, 2003
6657139 Keyboard Dec. 2, 2003
6585435 Membrane keyboard Jul. 1, 2003
6497521 No-impact keyboard Dec. 24, 2002
6427310 Method for fabricating a print engine chassis for supporting an imaging drum and printhead translation assembly Aug. 6, 2002
6390699 Keyboard with moveable base plate providing key travel May. 21, 2002
6382854 Computer keyboard enhancement kit May. 7, 2002
6379061 Silicon cap for use in the pointing stick device Apr. 30, 2002
6183149 Impact absorbing keyboard, contoured to the natural shape of the hand Feb. 6, 2001
6107995 Inflatable keyboard Aug. 22, 2000
6068416 Keyboard switch May. 30, 2000
5933133 Low-impact keyboard Aug. 3, 1999
5899616 Impact absorbing keyboard, contoured to the natural shape of the hand and method of using May. 4, 1999
5813777 Stress relieving keys Sep. 29, 1998
5456541 Key unit of a keyboard Oct. 10, 1995
5290115 Cushioning means for keyboard keys Mar. 1, 1994
5183346 Keycap overlay snap-on system Feb. 2, 1993
4657419 Information carrier, having a roughened surface, method of manufacturing same, and apparatus therefor Apr. 14, 1987
4500218 Keyboard key with embedded top character Feb. 19, 1985
4362408 Means for avoiding accidental actuation of a critical function key Dec. 7, 1982
4039068 Keyboard of elastic material for office machines Aug. 2, 1977
3964594 Keyboard of elastic material for office machines Jun. 22, 1976



 
 
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