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US 6,609,805 B1Granted
Illuminated keyboard
OwnerMichael T. Nelsoninventor
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Abstract
A keyboard structure utilizing a plurality of keys which are supported and extend from a surface of a housing. A translucent plate overlies at least a portion of the housing. A partition adjacent the translucent plate forms an envelope which extends around at least the majority of the perimeter of the housing. The envelope is illuminated by a suitable source of light.
Claims4
A keyboard structure utilizing a multiplicity of keys, comprising:
- a. a housing for supporting said multiplicity of keys, said housing including a surface permitting projection of the multiplicity of keys therefrom, and a chamber below said surface and within said housing;
- b. a translucent plate overlying said housing chamber and positioned laterally adjacent said multiplicity of keys, and a partition forming an envelope comprising at least a majority of the perimeter of said housing surface;
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- c. means for illuminating said envelope.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.