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Button with edge mounted pivot point

  • US 8,432,356 B2
  • Filed: 01/09/2009
  • Issued: 04/30/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/09/2009
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An electronic book reader device configured to reduce inadvertent activation of a button, the electronic book reader device comprising:

  • a button adjacent to an edge of the electronic book reader device and configured to produce a signal upon activation;

    an axis of rotation for the button proximate to, and substantially parallel with, the edge of the device;

    an inner portion of the button extending from an innermost edge of the button to the axis of rotation;

    an outer portion of the button extending substantially from the axis of rotation to an outermost edge of the button; and

    wherein activation of the button comprises moving the innermost edge of the button in an arc having a greater length of travel than the outermost edge of the button.

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