Abstract: A coupling mechanism is provided for coupling a supporting element to a frame, and includes a base member and a C-shaped retainer. The frame includes a frame body and a leg member that has a leg body extending downwardly from the frame body to terminate at an enlarged leg end. The base member defines therein a recess for the enlarged leg end therein. The supporting element is coupled to a lower major surface of the base wall. The C-shaped retainer extends to be disposed about the leg body, and is configured to be detachably coupled to a surrounding wall of the base member for retaining the enlarged leg end in the recess.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a linkage apparatus for connecting a wireless keypad to a wireless keyboard. The linkage apparatus provides a unitary keyboard and keypad system, and further allows a user to easily engage the power and Bluetooth® link buttons on one or both of the keypad and the keyboard. Methods of using the same are further provided.