KEYBOARD ASSEMBLY

• US 20090236210A1
• Filed: 06/04/2009
• Published: 09/24/2009
• Est. Priority Date: 02/17/2005
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Advanced Input Devices, Inc. (Transdigm Group Incorporated)
• Original Assignee: Advanced Input Devices, Inc. (Transdigm Group Incorporated)
• Inventors: Lawrence, Richard B., Snow, Lee B., Butzer, Mitchell S., Clark, James T., Peterson, Cody G.
• Application Number:
  US12/478,438
• Publication Number:
  US 20090236210A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 200/5.A
• CPC Class Codes: B08B 1/143 Wipes
• CPC Class Codes: B08B 3/04 Cleaning involving contact with liquid
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/0202 Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the input device
• CPC Class Codes: H01H 13/86 characterised by the casing, e.g. sealed casings or casings reducible in size
• CPC Class Codes: H01H 2217/028 on planes with different or alterable inclination, e.g. convex plane
• CPC Class Codes: H01H 2223/003 Membrane embracing all keys
• CPC Class Codes: H01H 2227/028 Key stroke
• CPC Class Codes: H01H 2227/032 Operating force
• CPC Class Codes: H01H 2229/062 Maintenance or repair facilities

Abstract

A keyboard assembly is provided. The keyboard assembly includes a keyboard having at least one input key assembly positioned within the housing and an infection controllable apparatus attached thereto.

Claims

1. A combination keyboard and cover assembly, comprising:

(a) a keyboard having at least one input key assembly positioned within a housing; and

(b) a cover sized and configured to substantially encase the keyboard, the cover having a substantially flat top surface to resist wrinkling during use and a predetermined flexibility to substantially mechanically isolate one input key assembly from a second input key assembly during a key stroke input travel distance of at least 0.05 inches.

2. The combination keyboard and cover assembly of claim 1, wherein the cover is formed from an elastomeric material.

3. The combination keyboard and cover assembly of claim 1, wherein the cover is removably coupled to the keyboard.

4. The combination keyboard and cover assembly of claim 1, wherein the cover is formed from a translucent material to permit the at least one input key assembly to be visible through the cover with substantial clarity.

5. The combination keyboard and cover assembly of claim 1, wherein the cover further comprises a protective coating.

6. The combination keyboard and cover assembly of claim 1, wherein the cover is coupled to the keyboard by wrapping around sides of the keyboard.

7. The combination keyboard and cover assembly of claim 1, wherein the keyboard is backlit by a lighting assembly disposed within the keyboard.