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Electronic keyboard

CA 1294020 C · Owner: Curley, Charles M. · Inventors: Longrod, Scott J.; Curley, Charles M.

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Abstract From the Canadian patent

A full sized electronic keyboard with full travel keybuttons provides switches for controlling an electronic typewriter or for controlling other devices. The keyboard has a structure designed for reducing part count and switch component part size and for simplifying assembly to minimize manufacturing cost. The structure has integral one piece parts for accommodating several keybutton actions. The integral one piece parts include a main frame, a sheet steel spring, a rubber dome switch member and a, printed circuit switch panel.

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  • Granted January 7, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended January 7, 2009.
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FiledNovember 18, 1988
GrantedJanuary 7, 1992
Term endedJanuary 7, 2009
Patent numberCA 1294020 C
Classification (IPC)H01H13/70 +1 more

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1989199219951998200120042007Application filedNov 18, 1988Patent grantedJan 7, 1992Term endedJan 7, 2009

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