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Keyboard support apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-08-27
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Granted: 1991-07-16
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Expires: 2007-08-27
Abstract
Abstract A keyboard support apparatus includes a first bracket and a second bracket interconnected by first, second and third elongate members. The first and second elongate members are pivotally attached by a first pivot pin to the first bracket. The first elongate member is also pivotally attached by a second pivot pin to the second bracket. The third elongate member is pivotally attached by a third pivot pin to the first bracket, while the second and third elongate members cooperate with a further pivot pin on the second bracket to releasably engage the second and third elongate members. The first and second brackets are connected to a supporting surface and a keyboard, respectively, and the elongate members are movable in substantially the same plane when released from the second bracket.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael J. Cotterill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:07
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B21/00; A47B21/03; A47B21/0314; A47B2021/0321; A47B2021/0328; A47B2021/0335; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/917; Y10S248/918
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A keyboard support apparatus comprising: a first bracket and a second bracket interconnected by first, second and third elongate members; said first and second elongate members being pivotally attached by means of a first pivot pin to said first bracket; said first elongate member being also pivotally attached by means of a second pivot pin to said second bracket; said third elongate member being pivotally attached by means of a third pivot pin to said first bracket; said second and third elongate members being pivotally attached with a fourth pivot pin disposed on said second bracket, and said fourth pivot pin being arranged so as move relative to at least one of said second and third elongate members along an axially directed rectilinear path defined by said at least one of said members and to releasably clamp said second and third elongate members in a preselected position; the arrangement being such that, in use, one of the first and second brackets is connected to a supporting surface and the other to a keyboard, and the elongate members, when released from engagement with the second bracket, are movable substantially in the same plane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
A keyboard support apparatus comprising: a first bracket and a second bracket interconnected by first, second and third elongate members; said first and second elongate members being pivotally attached by means of a first pivot pin to said first bracket; said first elongate member being also pivotally attached by means of a second pivot pin to said second bracket; said third elongate member being pivotally attached by means of a third pivot pin to said first bracket; said second and third elongate members being pivotally attached with a fourth pivot pin disposed on said second bracket, and said fourth pivot pin being arranged so as move relative to at least one of said second and third elongate members along an axially directed rectilinear path defined by said at least one of said members and to releasably clamp said second and third elongate members in a preselected position; the arrangement being such that, in use, one of the first and second brackets is connected to a supporting surface and the other to a keyboard, and the elongate members, when released from engagement with the second bracket, are movable substantially in the same plane.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
10 words
A keyboard support apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein:
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
A keyboard support apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which a first spring interconnects said third elongate member and said second bracket such that the first spring comes under greater tension when the second bracket is moved downwards with respect to the first bracket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
A keyboard support apparatus as claimed in claim 3 in which a second spring interconnects an overhang of the first bracket and the third elongate member such that the second spring comes under greater tension when the second bracket is moved downward with respect to the first bracket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A keyboard support apparatus as claimed in claim 2, wherein the fourth pivot pin is threaded to adjustably cooperate with a manually operable nut to releasably clamp the second and third elongate members.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-07-15 | 1995-01-14 | 1995-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-07-15 | 1999-01-14 | 1999-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-07-15 | 2003-01-14 | 2003-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |