AU2001245789A1 - Spill resistant keyboard - Google Patents

Spill resistant keyboard

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Publication number
AU2001245789A1
AU2001245789A1 AU2001245789A AU4578901A AU2001245789A1 AU 2001245789 A1 AU2001245789 A1 AU 2001245789A1 AU 2001245789 A AU2001245789 A AU 2001245789A AU 4578901 A AU4578901 A AU 4578901A AU 2001245789 A1 AU2001245789 A1 AU 2001245789A1
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Australia
Prior art keywords
spill resistant
resistant keyboard
keyboard
spill
resistant
Prior art date
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Abandoned
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AU2001245789A
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Inventor
Nobuyuki Takahashi
Toshisada Takeda
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NMB USA Inc
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NMB USA Inc
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Application filed by NMB USA Inc filed Critical NMB USA Inc
Publication of AU2001245789A1 publication Critical patent/AU2001245789A1/en
Abandoned legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02—Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/0202—Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the input device
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2223/00—Casings
    • H01H2223/002—Casings sealed
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2223/00—Casings
    • H01H2223/002—Casings sealed
    • H01H2223/004—Evacuation of penetrating liquid
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H3/00—Mechanisms for operating contacts
    • H01H3/02—Operating parts, i.e. for operating driving mechanism by a mechanical force external to the switch
    • H01H3/12—Push-buttons
    • H01H3/122—Push-buttons with enlarged actuating area, e.g. of the elongated bar-type; Stabilising means therefor

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Input From Keyboards Or The Like (AREA)
  • Push-Button Switches (AREA)
AU2001245789A 2000-03-17 2001-03-16 Spill resistant keyboard Abandoned AU2001245789A1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US09/528,309 US6443644B1 (en) 2000-03-17 2000-03-17 Spill resistant keyboard
US09528309 2000-03-17
PCT/US2001/008424 WO2001070507A1 (en) 2000-03-17 2001-03-16 Spill resistant keyboard

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
AU2001245789A1 true AU2001245789A1 (en) 2001-10-03

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Family Applications (1)

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AU2001245789A Abandoned AU2001245789A1 (en) 2000-03-17 2001-03-16 Spill resistant keyboard

Country Status (7)

Country Link
US (1) US6443644B1 (zh)
EP (1) EP1263597A1 (zh)
CN (1) CN1512937A (zh)
AU (1) AU2001245789A1 (zh)
CA (1) CA2403281C (zh)
TW (1) TWI267766B (zh)
WO (1) WO2001070507A1 (zh)

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CA2403281A1 (en) 2001-09-27
EP1263597A1 (en) 2002-12-11
CN1512937A (zh) 2004-07-14
WO2001070507A1 (en) 2001-09-27
TWI267766B (en) 2006-12-01
US6443644B1 (en) 2002-09-03
CA2403281C (en) 2006-08-08

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