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Computer backup power supply with keyboard lighting

  • US 4,760,277 A
  • Filed: 02/13/1987
  • Issued: 07/26/1988
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/13/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system, comprising:

  • a power supply unit adapted to provide power to a computer from a separate backup source of power in the event of an interruption in a primary source of power that otherwise provides power to the computer, the unit having a size and shape adapted to be set on a support surface in a position above a keyboard utilized to provide input to the computer;

    illumination means, including at least one lamp mounted on the power supply unit, for illuminating the keyboard;

    control means for activating the illumination means with power from the backup source of power when there is an interruption in the primary source of power;

    a case housing the power supply unit; and

    a forward portion of the case adapted to overhang the keyboard when the case is set on the support surface in a position above the keyboard and support the illumination means in a position to illuminate the keyboard.

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