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Description

FIG. 1 is a top, front, right side perspective view of a keyboard showing our new design with auxiliary function keys located in the top row;

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view thereof on an enlarged scale;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof on an enlarged scale;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof on an enlarged scale;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof on an enlarged scale;

FIG. 6 is a front elevational view thereof on an enlarged scale;

FIG. 7 is a rear elevational view thereof on an enlarged scale;

FIG. 8 is a top, front, right side perspective view of a second embodiment of our new design function key template located in the top row; and

FIG. 9 is a top plan view thereof on an enlarged scale.

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Other references
  • CAP (Computer Accessories & Peripherals) Apr. 1984, p. 23, Double Sided Templates. Wang Direct-1987, p., 36, Wang Keyboard. Western Electric Technical Digest, Oct. 1981, p. 45. Exhibit A is a photograph showing an ornamental design for a Keyboard sold by Focus, Inc. Exhibit B is a photograph showing an ornamental design for a Keyboard sold by Zeos, Inc. Exhibit C is a collection of documents showing ornamental designs for IBM 84, 101 and 102 Keyboards.
Patent History
Patent number: D311524
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 14, 1989
Date of Patent: Oct 23, 1990
Assignee: Northgate Computer Systems, Inc. (Plymouth, MN)
Inventors: Arthur B. Lazere (Wayzata, MN), William E. Ingold (Coon Rapids, MN), Bradley N. Knilans (Robbinsdale, all, MN)
Primary Examiner: Susan J. Lucas
Assistant Examiner: Freda S. Nunn
Law Firm: Merchant, Gould, Smith, Edell, Welter & Schmidt
Application Number: 7/338,136
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D14/100