US4180337A
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Keyboard arrangement
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-10-26
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Granted: 1979-12-25
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Expires: 1997-10-26
Abstract
Abstract An arrangement of keys on a keyboard in which each letter of the alphabet is represented by an individual key, with the keys being arranged in five primary rows. Each primary row begins with a vowel-representing key, which keys are arranged in alphabetical order along one edge or side of the keyboard. Each vowel-representing key is followed by certain consonant-representing keys in alphabetical order. The center row of the arrangement begins with the vowel i and is followed by j, k, l, m and n.
Inventors
- 👤 Flem B. Otey, III
- 👤 Yoshiko S. Otey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:46
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J5/00; B41J5/08; B41J5/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A keyboard arrangement comprising a keyboard in which each letter of the alphabet of a language is represented by an individual key, the keys being arranged in five primary columns or rows, with each primary row beginning with a vowel-representing key, and followed by consonant-representing keys in alphabetical order, the vowel-representing keys being arranged in alphabetical order in a column along one edge or side of the keyboard, a portion of the alphabet-representing keys being respectively employed to also represent numerals in a manner that locates zero on the o key and numeral one on the i key, the numeral keys zero, one, four and seven being in numerical order in the vowel column of keys, with the remaining number-representing keys following the one, four and seven in numerical order.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A keyboard arrangement comprising a keyboard in which each letter of the alphabet of a language is represented by an individual key, the keys being arranged in five primary columns or rows, with each primary row beginning with a vowel-representing key, and followed by consonant-representing keys in alphabetical order, the vowel-representing keys being arranged in alphabetical order in a column along one edge or side of the keyboard, a portion of the alphabet-representing keys being respectively employed to also represent numerals in a manner that locates zero on the o key and numeral one on the i key, the numeral keys zero, one, four and seven being in numerical order in the vowel column of keys, with the remaining number-representing keys following the one, four and seven in numerical order.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-12-24 | 1983-06-25 | 1983-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-12-24 | 1987-06-25 | 1987-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-12-24 | 1991-06-25 | 1991-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |