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US 6,472,626 B2Granted
Keyboard overlay
AssigneeMattel, Inc.
InventorChristopher J. Hayes
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Abstract
A keyboard overlay that may be adjusted to fit over a variety of keyboards. The overlay is self-supporting so that potential damage to the keyboard is limited, and requires no straps or other retaining devices so that removal and replacement of the overlay is simple. It is particularly intended for use by young children. The overlay includes a support having telescoping crossbeams configured to permit adjustments for keyboards of varying sizes.
Claims26
An overlay for a computer keyboard comprising:
- a body having elongate slots;
- and
- a support assembly including a tab inserted into one of the elongate slots in the body;
- wherein:
- the tab may slide within the slot, thereby defining a range of motion for the support assembly;
- and
- the support assembly may be secured at a selectable position within the range of motion for the support assembly, thus allowing the position of the support assembly to be changed relative to the body.
4 more elements
An overlay for a computer keyboard comprising:
- a body;
- and
- at least two support assemblies coupled with the body, each support assembly including legs interconnected by a telescoping crossbeam having an inner section and an outer section that slide relative to each other, wherein the support assemblies are configured to be selectively movable relative to the body to accommodate computer keyboards of different sizes.
An overlay for a computer keyboard comprising:
- a body;
- and
- a support assembly coupled with the body, the support assembly including a telescoping crossbeam having an inner section and an outer section that slide relative to each other, wherein the support assembly is configured to be selectively movable relative to the body to accommodate computer keyboards of different sizes.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.