Alphanumeric keypad

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a first embodiment of the alphanumeric keypad invention having raised keys that protrude from key openings;

FIG. 2 is a left plan view of a first embodiment of the alphanumeric keypad invention having raised keys that protrude from key openings;

FIG. 3 is a right plan view of a first embodiment of the alphanumeric keypad invention having raised keys that protrude from key openings;

FIG. 4 is a front plan view of a first embodiment of the alphanumeric keypad invention having raised keys that protrude from key openings;

FIG. 5 is a top perspective view of a first embodiment of the alphanumeric keypad invention having raised keys that protrude from key openings;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of a second embodiment of the alphanumeric keypad invention having a “flat panel” keypad;

FIG. 7 is a left plan view of a second embodiment of the alphanumeric keypad invention having a “flat panel” keypad;

FIG. 8 is a right plan view of a second embodiment of the alphanumeric keypad invention having a “flat panel” keypad;

FIG. 9 is a front plan view of a second embodiment of the alphanumeric keypad invention having a “flat panel” keypad; and,

FIG. 10 is a top perspective view of a second embodiment of the alphanumeric keypad invention having a “flat panel” keypad.

The broken line showings of an electronic device throughout the views are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for an alphanumeric keypad, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D438534
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 25, 2000
Date of Patent: Mar 6, 2001
Inventor: Don C. Williams (New Orleans, LA)
Primary Examiner: Jeffrey Asch
Attorney, Agent or Law Firms: Michael D. Carbo, P.L.C., Michael D. Carbo, Ronald J. Ventola, II
Application Number: 29/131,661
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Keypad (D14/247)
International Classification: 1403;