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Keyboard support
Assignee: BT Commercial Corp
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Filing: 1991-02-21
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Granted: 1992-08-25
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Expires: 2011-02-21
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a support for a keyboard. The support can be mounted either on a generally horizontal surface such as on a table, a portable cart, or an upper surface of a printer or on a vertical surface such as a wall. The support is adjustable so that the keyboard can be positioned at different inclinations.
Inventors
- 👤 Gregory B. Arnold
- 👤 Charles W. Klein
- 👤 Bruce E. Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 03:28
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M13/00; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/06; F16M11/10; F16M2200/00; F16M2200/02; F16M2200/021; F16M2200/024
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
In combination: a keyboard for a printer, the keyboard having a keyboard portion and a base portion, a support including a first support member for mounting the keyboard, a second support member pivotally connected to the first support member for mounting the first support member either on a horizontal surface with the keyboard in a first orientation or on a vertical surface with the keyboard in a second orientation, the fist support member having an opening for removably receiving the base portion of the keyboard therein, and means or changing the angle of the first and second support members relative to each other to enable the keyboard to be positioned at an inclination convenient to the user.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
In combination: a keyboard for a printer, the keyboard having a keyboard portion and a base portion, a support including a first support member for mounting the keyboard, a second support member pivotally connected to the first support member for mounting the first support member either on a horizontal surface with the keyboard in a first orientation or on a vertical surface with the keyboard in a second orientation, the fist support member having an opening for removably receiving the base portion of the keyboard therein, and means or changing the angle of the first and second support members relative to each other to enable the keyboard to be positioned at an inclination convenient to the user.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
The combination as defined in claim 1, wherein the second support member has means for providing spaced notches, and wherein the first support member has a pivotally mounted bail cooperable with a selected done of the notches to hold the first and second support members at a selected angle relative to each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination as define din claim 2, wherein the opening is generally circular and the base portion of the keyboard is generally annular.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
133 words
In combination: a keyboard for a primer, the keyboard having a keyboard portion and a base portion, a support including a first support member for mounting the keyboard, a second support member pivotally connected to the first support member for mounting the first support member either on a horizontal surface with the keyboard in a first orientation or on a vertical surface with the keyboard in a second orientation, the first support member having an opening for removably receiving the base portion of the keyboard therein, means for changing the angle of the first sand second support members relative to each other to enable the keyboard to be positioned at an inclination convenient to the user, and wherein the opening is generally circular and the base portion of the keyboard is generally annular.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
133 words
In combination: a keyboard for a primer, the keyboard having a keyboard portion and a base portion, a support including a first support member for mounting the keyboard, a second support member pivotally connected to the first support member for mounting the first support member either on a horizontal surface with the keyboard in a first orientation or on a vertical surface with the keyboard in a second orientation, the first support member having an opening for removably receiving the base portion of the keyboard therein, means for changing the angle of the first sand second support members relative to each other to enable the keyboard to be positioned at an inclination convenient to the user, and wherein the opening is generally circular and the base portion of the keyboard is generally annular.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
145 words
In combination: a keyboard for a printer, the keyboard having a keyboard portion and a base portion, a support including a first support member for mounting the keyboard, a second support member pivotally connected to the first support member for mounting the first support member either on a horizontal surface with the keyboard in a first orientation or on a vertical surface with the keyboard in a second orientation, the first support member having an opening for removably receiving the base portion of the keyboard therein, means for changing the angle of the first and second support members relative to each other to enable they keyboard to be positioned at an inclination convenient to the user, and wherein the base portion makes a rotatable fit in the opening to enable the angular position of the keyboard to be changed relative to the first support member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
145 words
In combination: a keyboard for a printer, the keyboard having a keyboard portion and a base portion, a support including a first support member for mounting the keyboard, a second support member pivotally connected to the first support member for mounting the first support member either on a horizontal surface with the keyboard in a first orientation or on a vertical surface with the keyboard in a second orientation, the first support member having an opening for removably receiving the base portion of the keyboard therein, means for changing the angle of the first and second support members relative to each other to enable they keyboard to be positioned at an inclination convenient to the user, and wherein the base portion makes a rotatable fit in the opening to enable the angular position of the keyboard to be changed relative to the first support member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
129 words
In combination: a keyboard for a printer, the keyboard having a keyboard portion and a base portion, a support including a first support member for mounting the keyboard, a second support member pivotally connected to the first support member for mounting the first support member either on a horizontal surface with the keyboard in a first orientation or on a vertical surface with the keyboard in a second orientation, the first support member having an opening for removably receiving the base portion of the keyboard therein, means for changing the angle of the first and second support members relative to each other to enable the keyboard to be positioned at an inclination convenient to the user, and wherein the first and second support members are substantially identical in construction.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
129 words
In combination: a keyboard for a printer, the keyboard having a keyboard portion and a base portion, a support including a first support member for mounting the keyboard, a second support member pivotally connected to the first support member for mounting the first support member either on a horizontal surface with the keyboard in a first orientation or on a vertical surface with the keyboard in a second orientation, the first support member having an opening for removably receiving the base portion of the keyboard therein, means for changing the angle of the first and second support members relative to each other to enable the keyboard to be positioned at an inclination convenient to the user, and wherein the first and second support members are substantially identical in construction.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
53 words
The combination as defined in claim 6, wherein the second support member has means for providing spaced notches, and wherein the first support member has a pivotally mounted bail cooperable with a selected one of the notches to hold the first and second support members at a selected angle relative to each other.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination as defined in claim 6, wherein the second support member is positionable on a horizontal surface, and wherein the second support member includes means for positioning the second support member on a vertical surface.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination as defined in claim 6, wherein the base portion makes a rotatable fit in the opening to enable the angular position o the keyboard to be changed relative to the first support member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination defined in claim 6, wherein the opening is generally circular and the base portion of the keyboard is generally angular.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-08-25 | 1996-02-24 | 1996-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-08-25 | 2000-02-24 | 2000-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-08-25 | 2004-02-24 | 2004-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |