Keyboard for a computer device, such as a personal computer, mobile telephone or personal digital assistant
FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a keyboard for a computer device such as a personal computer, mobile telephone or personal digital assistant according to the present invention, shown separately for clarity of illustration.
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof, shown on a touch-screen display;
FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof, shown on the display screen of a personal digital assistant or mobile phone;
FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof, shown on a handheld computer; and,
FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof, shown on a personal computer.
Dotted lines are used in the drawings to show representative environments in which the design is used, the details of which are not claimed as part of Applicant's design.
Claims
The ornamental design for a keyboard for a computer device, such as a personal computer, mobile telephone or personal digital assistant, as shown and described.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 28, 2005
Date of Patent: Jul 11, 2006
Inventor: Paul Lloyd Baker (Glen Waverley)
Primary Examiner: Alan P. Douglas
Assistant Examiner: Susan Moon Lee
Attorney: Seed IP Law Group PLLC
Application Number: 29/222,445
