Patent ID: 8836546

Claim:
A keypad for a wireless device, comprising: a key stem having an upper key stem surface, the upper key stem surface having a depression and a first groove, the first groove positioned between an outer perimeter edge of the upper key stem surface and the depression such that a first edge of the first groove is spaced away from the outer perimeter edge of the upper key stem surface and a second edge of the first groove is spaced away from the first edge, the second edge positioned between the first edge and the depression, the key stem having a second groove along the perimeter of the upper key stem surface, the second groove substantially enclosing the first groove; a keycap configured to be mounted over the key stem, the keycap having a lower keycap surface configured to be bonded to the upper key stem surface of the key stem with an adhesive; and a web coupled to the key stem, the web to allow the key stem to independently travel when pressure is applied to the upper key stem surface, wherein the key stem and the web are formed in one piece.