Typewriting machines – Key-board or key lever-actuating mechanism – Key-board arranged according to character location
Patent
1996-11-29
1998-01-27
Burr, Edgar S.
Typewriting machines
Key-board or key lever-actuating mechanism
Key-board arranged according to character location
400489, B41J 510
Patent
active
057116245
ABSTRACT:
A computer, electronic, or other keyboard includes a backspace/erase key positioned such that it enables comfortable activation of the backspace/erase function via thumb movement. Such activation can be accomplished more easily, more efficiently, and more ergonomically effectively than on prior art keyboards because it can be done without averting the eyes from the text copy and does not entail moving or uncomfortable stretching of the hands.
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Burr Edgar S.
Keyboard Advancements, Inc.
Nguyen Anthony H.
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