Patents by Inventor Lisa Ann Raasch

Lisa Ann Raasch has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Information processing apparatus having a numeric keypad with cover that functions as a palm rest
    Patent number: 6262716
    Abstract: A keypad assembly for an information processing apparatus such as a portable computer or the like is disclosed. The keypad assembly comprises a keypad disposed in the housing of the information processing apparatus and a cover for covering the keypad and providing a palm rest for the user. The cover is movable between a closed position wherein the keypad is at least partially enclosed by the cover and an opened position wherein the keypad is accessible by a user of the information processing apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: Gateway, Inc.
    Inventor: Lisa Ann Raasch