Patent ID: 7367806
Filing Date: 2008-05-06
Classification: G09B

Abstract:
1. A Braille cell assembly, comprising: a monolithic Braille cell cap that encases a plurality of Braille cells; said monolithic cap enhancing the tactile feel of a Braille cell assembly by eliminating the uneven surface provided by a plurality of individual Braille cell caps, said monolithic Braille cell cap comprising a top plate and a plurality of side walls such that the side walls are approximately perpendicularly connected to the top plate; a first plurality of buttons; a first comb-like holder for holding the first plurality of buttons; each button of said first plurality of buttons having a head and a stem, said head being enlarged with respect to its stem; said first comb-like holder including contiguous teeth that are spaced apart from one another; and each button being mounted to a free end of each tooth.