Patents Examined by Hung Dong
  • Spill-resistant keyboard
    Patent number: 6803865
    Abstract: An electronic device having a spill-resistant keyboard. The device utilizes a keyboard having a stiff support layer to which the plurality of keys are mounted. The stiff support layer cooperates with one or more water impermeable layers that reduce or prevent the flow-through of water or other liquids inadvertently spilled over the keyboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Ronald E. DeLuga