Typewriting machines – Key-board or key lever-actuating mechanism
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-28
2007-08-28
Colilla, Daniel J. (Department: 2854)
Typewriting machines
Key-board or key lever-actuating mechanism
C400S479000, C400S473000, C341S170000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11155421
ABSTRACT:
In an aspect of the present invention, methods and systems for providing an input device are disclosed. In an aspect of the present invention, the input device includes a symbol and a UV light source is provided to direct UV light on the symbol. The symbol includes an UV excitable compound. In an aspect of the invention, the UV light from the UV light source is directed onto the symbol with a light pipe. In operation, the UV light causes the symbol to glow so that the symbol is visible in a darkened environment.
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Lane David Michael
Lennon Thomas Patrick
Banner & Witcoff , Ltd.
Colilla Daniel J.
Ferguson-Samreth Marissa
Microsoft Corp.
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