Patent ID: 6384812
Filing Date: 2002-05-07
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A keyboard for use with a computer having a pointer comprising: a housing having a top surface, a bottom surface, a back wall, a front wall and a pointer pad, said top surface being vertically spaced from said bottom surface by said front and back walls; a plurality of keys extending through and substantially covering said top surface, said keys being divided into a plurality of sections including a traditional section and a numerical section;a pointer pad for supporting said pointer being formed with a width substantially equal the width of at least one of said plurality of sections and having an upper pointer pad support surface and a lower pointer pad support surface; pivot members connected with an end of said pointer pad and said back wall of said housing, said pivot members pivotally connecting said end of said pointer pad with said back wall of said housing; whereby said pointer pad may be moved into a first position in which at least the keys of one of said plurality of sections are covered and said upper pointer pad support surface is in position to support said pointer over a portion of said top surface and into a second position in which each of said key sections of said keyboard are uncovered and said lower pointer pad support surface is positioned to support said pointer in position adjacent said top surface.