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US 7,557,312 · App. 11/351,568 · Granted Jul 7, 2009

Keyboard assembly

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Patent No.
US 7,557,312
App. No.
11/351,568
Granted
Jul 7, 2009
Kind
B2
Abstract

A keyboard assembly is provided. The keyboard assembly includes a keyboard having at least one input key assembly positioned within the housing and an infection controllable apparatus attached thereto.

Claims (38)

1. A keyboard assembly, comprising:

(a) a keyboard having at least one input key assembly positioned within a housing; and

(b) a warning assembly at least partially operatively coupled to the keyboard assembly, wherein the warning assembly includes at least a first state, indicating an expiration of a first interval, and a second state, indicating a predetermined cleaning condition has been met.

2. The keyboard assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second state indicates a duration of a first interval.

3. The keyboard assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first state includes providing a signal.

4. The keyboard of claim 3 , wherein the signal is selected from the group consisting essentially of an audible signal, a visual signal, a data packet and a tactile signal.

5. The keyboard of claim 3 , wherein the signal is selectively changeable.

6. The keyboard assembly of claim 5 , wherein a graphical user interface is operably connected to the keyboard assembly to permit a user to selectively change the signal.

7. The keyboard assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second state includes not providing a signal.

8. The keyboard assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first interval is selected from the group consisting essentially of a number of keystrokes and a time period.

9. The keyboard assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first interval is selectably changeable.

10. The keyboard assembly of claim 9 , wherein a graphical user interface is operably connected to the keyboard assembly to permit a user to selectively change the first interval.

11. The keyboard assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a lighting assembly disposed within the keyboard.

12. The keyboard assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a lock-out assembly coupled to the keyboard to minimize risk of inadvertent key actuation during cleaning.

13. The keyboard assembly of claim 12 , wherein the lock-out assembly is active for a predetermined period of time.

14. The keyboard assembly of claim 1 , wherein the keyboard assembly further includes a cover sized and configured to substantially encase the keyboard.

15. The keyboard assembly of claim 14 , wherein the cover includes a substantially flat top surface and a predetermined flexibility to substantially mechanically isolate one input key assembly from a second input key assembly during use.

16. The keyboard assembly of claim 15 , wherein the cover is coupled to the keyboard by wrapping around sides of the keyboard.

17. A keyboard assembly, comprising:

(a) a keyboard having at least one input key assembly positioned within a housing;

(b) a warning assembly at least partially operatively coupled to the keyboard assembly, wherein the warning assembly includes at least a first state, indicating an expiration of a first interval, and a second state; and

(c) a sensor assembly in communication with the warning assembly to cause the warning assembly to change from the first state to the second state when the sensor assembly senses an input.

18. The keyboard assembly of claim 17 , wherein the second state indicates a duration of a first interval.

19. The keyboard assembly of claim 17 , wherein the first state includes providing a signal.

20. The keyboard assembly of claim 17 , wherein the second state includes not providing a signal.

21. The keyboard assembly of claim 20 , wherein the duration of a first interval is reset when the sensor assembly senses the input.

22. The keyboard assembly of claim 17 , wherein the sensor is at least partially disposed within the keyboard assembly to substantially visually isolate the sensor assembly.

23. The keyboard assembly of claim 17 , wherein the input is an application of a cleaning fluid.

24. The keyboard assembly of claim 17 , wherein the sensor assembly includes a conductive sensor.

25. The keyboard assembly of claim 17 , wherein the sensor assembly includes a capacitance proximity sensor.

26. The keyboard assembly of claim 17 , wherein the sensor assembly includes a plurality of sensors.

27. The keyboard assembly of claim 17 , further comprising a lighting assembly disposed within the keyboard.

28. The keyboard assembly of claim 17 , further comprising a lock-out assembly coupled to the keyboard to minimize risk of inadvertent key actuation during cleaning.

29. The keyboard assembly of claim 28 , wherein the lock-out assembly is active for a predetermined period of time.

30. The keyboard assembly of claim 17 , wherein the keyboard assembly further includes a cover sized and configured to substantially encase the keyboard.

31. The keyboard assembly of claim 30 , wherein the cover includes a substantially flat top surface and a predetermined flexibility to substantially mechanically isolate one input key assembly from a second input key assembly during use.

32. The keyboard assembly of claim 31 , wherein the cover is coupled to the keyboard by wrapping around sides of the keyboard.

33. The keyboard assembly of claim 32 , wherein the input is applied to the cover.

Assignments (11)
RELEASE OF PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT RECORDED APRIL 3, 2019 AT REEL/FRAME 048788/0581 Recorded Jun 6, 2024
From: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A., AS TRUSTEE
To: TRANSDIGM INC.; TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED; AEROSONIC LLC; MOUNTAINTOP TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA OF NJ INC.; SHIELD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, INC.; AMSAFE, INC.; ARKWIN INDUSTRIES, INC.; AVIONIC INSTRUMENTS, INC.; AEROSONIC CORPORATION; AVTECHTYEE, INC.; BREEZE-EASTERN LLC; BRUCE AEROSPACE INC.; CEF INDUSTRIES, LLC; CHAMPION AEROSPACE LLC; DATA DEVICE CORPORATION; DUKES AEROSPACE, INC.; PURE TECHNOLOGIES LTD.; HARCO LABORATORIES, INC.; HARCO LLC; HARCO TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION; CORRPRO COMPANIES, INC.; HARCO CORPORATION; HARTWELL CORPORATION; MARATHONNORCO AEROSPACE, INC.; PNEUDRAULICS, INC.; SCHNELLER LLC; SEMCO INSTRUMENTS, INC.; TACTAIR FLUID CONTROLS, INC.; TEAC AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; TELAIR INTERNATIONAL GMBH; TELAIR INTERNATIONAL AB; NORDISK AVIATION PRODUCTS AS; TURNTIME TECHNOLOGIES AB; AEROCONTROLEX GROUP, INC.; TRANSICOIL INC.; SOUTHCO, INC.; WHIPPANY ACTUATION SYSTEMS, LLC; YOUNG & FRANKLIN INC.; ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES CO.; ADVANCED INPUT DEVICES, INC.; ARMTEC DEFENSE PRODUCTS COMPANY; JOSLYN SUNBANK COMPANY LLC; LEACH INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; SOURIAU USA, INC.; NMC GROUP, INC.; TA AEROSPACE CO.; MASON ELECTRIC CO.; KORRY ELECTRONICS CO.; PALOMAR PRODUCTS, INC.; ROLLS-ROYCE PLC; MEMTRON TECHNOLOGIES CO.; CHELTON, INC. (N/K/A CHELTON AVIONICS, INC.); SIMPLEX MANUFACTURING CO.; APICAL INDUSTRIES, INC.; AERO-INSTRUMENTS CO., LLC; AIRBORNE SYSTEMS NA, INC.; HARCOSEMCO LLC; HARCO, LLC (N/K/A HARCOSEMCO LLC); PEXCO AEROSPACE, INC.; TELAIR US LLC; CALSPAN AERO SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, INC.; CALSPAN SYSTEMS, LLC; ADAMS RITE AEROSPACE, INC.; ACME AEROSPACE, INC.; SCHNELLER, INC.; CEF INDUSTRIES, INC.
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NOTICE OF GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS (ABL) Recorded Sep 22, 2019
From: ADVANCED INPUT DEVICES, INC.
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
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NOTICE OF GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS (TERM LOAN) Recorded Sep 20, 2019
From: ADVANCED INPUT DEVICES, INC.
To: CERBERUS BUSINESS FINANCE AGENCY, LLC
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RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS Recorded Sep 20, 2019
From: CREDIT SUISSE AG, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT
To: ADVANCED INPUT DEVICES, INC.; MEMTRON TECHNOLOGIES CO.
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RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Sep 20, 2019
From: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.
To: ADVANCED INPUT DEVICES, INC.; MEMTRON TECHNOLOGIES CO.
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SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 3, 2019
From: SOURIAU USA, INC.; LEACH INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; TA AEROSPACE CO.; ADVANCED INPUT DEVICES, INC.; MASON ELECTRIC CO.; NMC GROUP, INC.; PALOMAR PRODUCTS, INC.; KORRY ELECTRONICS CO.; MEMTRON TECHNOLOGIES CO.; JOSLYN SUNBANK COMPANY, LLC; ARMTEC DEFENSE PRODUCTS CO.; ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES CO.
To: CREDIT SUISSE AG
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SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 3, 2019
From: SOURIAU USA, INC.; LEACH INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION; TA AEROSPACE CO.; ADVANCED INPUT DEVICES, INC.; MASON ELECTRIC CO.; NMC GROUP, INC.; PALOMAR PRODUCTS, INC.; KORRY ELECTRONICS CO.; MEMTRON TECHNOLOGIES CO.; JOSLYN SUNBANK COMPANY, LLC; ARMTEC DEFENSE PRODUCTS CO.; ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES CO.
To: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.
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RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 15, 2019
From: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
To: ADVANCED INPUT DEVICES, INC.
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SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Apr 11, 2011
From: ADVANCED INPUT DEVICES, INC.
To: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
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CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE APPLICATION NUMBER OF THE PRIOR PROVISIONAL APPLICATION FILED DECEMBER 8, 2005, FROM <60/748,888> TO <60/748,886> PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 017323 FRAME 0461. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGMENT OF THEIR APPLICATION NO. 11/351,568, FILED FEBRUARY 10, 2006, ENTITLED KEYBOARD ASSEMBLY. Recorded Sep 29, 2006
From: CLARK, JAMES T.; BUTZER, MITCHELL S.; SNOW, LEE B.; LAWRENCE, RICHARD B.; PETERSON, CODY G.
To: ADVANCED INPUT DEVICES, INC.
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ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 17, 2006
From: CLARK, JAMES T.; BUTZER, MITCHELL S.; SNOW, LEE B.; LAWRENCE, RICHARD B.; PETERSON, CODY G.
To: ADVANCED INPUT DEVICES, INC.
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