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Computer keyboard integrated in aircraft seatback tray table

  • US 20030184957A1
  • Filed: 04/02/2002
  • Published: 10/02/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/02/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A computer keyboard apparatus disposed in a seatback of a seat disposed on a mobile platform, for allowing a user to communicate with a computer, the apparatus comprising:

  • a frame;

    a keyboard having a plurality of keys and supported by said frame;

    at least one support member for operatively coupling said frame to said seat;

    said frame being pivotally coupled to said support member so that said keyboard can be placed in a first position, wherein said keys are positioned for use by said user, and a second position in which said keys face downwardly and an anterior side of said frame can be used as a tray table by said user; and

    a manually engageable locking system for securing said frame in said first and second positions such that said keyboard cannot be inadvertently moved from either of said first and second positions by said user without said user first engaging said locking system to release said locking system.

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