US3573366A
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Plastic chassis for a television receiver
Assignee: RCA Licensing Corp
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Filing: 1967-10-02
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Granted: 1971-04-06
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Expires: 1987-10-02
Abstract
Abstract In a television receiver, a plastic chassis comprises a substantially rigid base portion which serves as the sole means of support for a television receiver and includes a plurality of integrally molded mounting means for electronic components of the television receiver. The integrally molded mounting means include boss members, flexible pocket members, and flexible cup members. The cathode ray tube of the television receiver is also mounted on the plastic chassis on a front wall portion to provide an exposed though totally operative subassembly prior to the final steps in the assembly process. The plastic chassis is further adapted to receive closure panels of a rear closure member in integrally molded track members of the base portion to substantially complete the assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond S Joseph
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 09:54
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N5/00; H04N5/64; H04N5/655
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
308 words
An integrally molded chassis for a television receiver comprising: a substantially rigid base portion adapted to serve as the sole means of support for the television receiver; said base portion having service access openings therein; a front wall portion extending generally vertically from said base portion; electronic component mounting means integrally molded with and extending generally vertically from said base portion; said electronic component mounting means including boss members extending generally vertically from said base portion adjacent said openings and adapted to support circuit boards of the television receiver; and parallel track members integrally molded with said base portion and adjacent said openings, said track members being adapted to receive a closure member. 2. An integrally molded chassis for a television receiver comprising: a substantially rigid base portion adapted to serve as the sole means of support for the television receiver, said base portion including parallel track members adapted to receive a closure member of the television receiver and said track members being located adjacent service access openings provided in said base portion; a front wall portion extending generally vertically from said base portion; at least one sidewall portion extending generally vertically to said base portion; and first, second, and third electronic component mounting means, said first electronic component mounting means being integrally molded with said front wall portion and including cathode ray tube mounting means comprising flanges extending generally vertically from said base portion and further inCluding parallel track members adapted to support the television receiver tuning means, said second electronic component mounting means being integrally molded with said sidewall portion, said third electronic component mounting means including boss members extending generally vertically from said base portion and being adapted to support circuit boards of the television receiver, and said second electronic component mounting means including pocket and cup members extending generally vertically from said base portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
308 words
An integrally molded chassis for a television receiver comprising: a substantially rigid base portion adapted to serve as the sole means of support for the television receiver; said base portion having service access openings therein; a front wall portion extending generally vertically from said base portion; electronic component mounting means integrally molded with and extending generally vertically from said base portion; said electronic component mounting means including boss members extending generally vertically from said base portion adjacent said openings and adapted to support circuit boards of the television receiver; and parallel track members integrally molded with said base portion and adjacent said openings, said track members being adapted to receive a closure member. 2. An integrally molded chassis for a television receiver comprising: a substantially rigid base portion adapted to serve as the sole means of support for the television receiver, said base portion including parallel track members adapted to receive a closure member of the television receiver and said track members being located adjacent service access openings provided in said base portion; a front wall portion extending generally vertically from said base portion; at least one sidewall portion extending generally vertically to said base portion; and first, second, and third electronic component mounting means, said first electronic component mounting means being integrally molded with said front wall portion and including cathode ray tube mounting means comprising flanges extending generally vertically from said base portion and further inCluding parallel track members adapted to support the television receiver tuning means, said second electronic component mounting means being integrally molded with said sidewall portion, said third electronic component mounting means including boss members extending generally vertically from said base portion and being adapted to support circuit boards of the television receiver, and said second electronic component mounting means including pocket and cup members extending generally vertically from said base portion.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-04-05 | 1974-10-05 | 1975-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-05 | 1978-10-05 | 1979-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-05 | 1982-10-05 | 1983-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |