Patents Examined by Anthony Edwards
  • Keyboard switch
    Patent number: 6529370
    Abstract: A keyboard switch includes an improved interlock mechanism that actuates a switch sheet from a first position to a second position and correspondingly narrows a gap between a key top and the switch sheet. The interlock mechanism converts a rotary motion from a device lid to a linear motion for the switch sheet guided by a slider block slidably retained in a device case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: SMK Corporation
    Inventor: Osamu Kamishima