MIDI keyboard

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a MIDI keyboard showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of portion 9 shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of portion 10 shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of portion 11 shown in FIG. 2.

The dash-dash broken lines in the drawings illustrate the portions of the MIDI keyboard that form no part of the claimed design.

The dot-dash broken lines in the drawings depict the boundaries of the enlarged views that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a MIDI keyboard, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1137396
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 26, 2025
Date of Patent: Jul 28, 2026
Assignee: Zhuhai Sinco Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (Zhuhai)
Inventors: Chaowen Tan (Zhuhai), Jian Guo (Zhuhai)
Primary Examiner: R. Johnson
Application Number: 29/990,989
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Keyboard Type (D17/1)