Keyboard with a pair of pivotable keying modules

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2006-01-27

2010-11-09

Colilla, Daniel J (Department: 2854)

Typewriting machines

Key-board or key lever-actuating mechanism

Key-board including keys grouped to facilitate positioning...

C400S472000

Reexamination Certificate

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07828489

ABSTRACT:
A computer keyboard incorporates a base member, a keying module and a spacing member coupled therebetween. The spacing member is pivotable over a range of angles to allow the keying module to be retained at a range of discrete, desired angles above a support structure such as a desktop. An embodiment incorporates two such assemblies linked together by a sliding member, further allowing the keying modules to be spaced apart laterally from each other by a desired distance. Another embodiment incorporates a hinged linking member, allowing the keying modules to also be angled with respect to each other about an axis normal to the support plane.

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