US3968583A
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Numeric display for Arabic speaking people
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-03-24
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Granted: 1976-07-13
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Expires: 1995-03-24
Abstract
Abstract The illustrated cluster of 12 various shaped segments permits use of one or more of the segments to graphically display numerals as written in the Arabic language (as distinct from the "Arabic numerals" used in the Western world). Thus the illustrated cluster can be used in devices such as calculators whereby selective energization of the segments permits the calculator to read out in the numeric system of the Arabic language.
Inventors
- 👤 George A. Allam
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:15
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09G; G09G3/00; G09G3/04; G04; G04G; G04G9/00; G04G9/08; G09F; G09F9/00; G09F9/30; G09F9/302
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
313 words
A display device comprising a cluster of segments which segments may be utilized alone or in combination with others to graphically display numerals as written in the Arabic language, the segments being arranged as follows; 1st and 2nd rhomboidal segments arranged generally in the form of an inverted V with said 2nd segment being on the right of and longer than said 1st segment; 3rd and 4th generally rectangular segments disposed generally horizontally at the apex of said inverted V and, respectively, on the left and right of said apex; a 5th segment generally in the form of a crescent originating at said apex and arcing upwardly and then downwardly above said 3rd segment; a 6th segment generally rhomboidal in shape and originating generally at said apex and extending upwardly to the right of the apex; a 7th segment generally in the form of a semi-crescent disposed generally horizontally with the flat end of the segment facing said 4th segment; an 8th segment generally of rhomboidal shape disposed between the lower end of the 2nd segment and the right end of the 4th segment; a 9th segment generally rectangular in shape disposed horizontally to the right of the lower end of said 2nd segment; a 10th segment generally in the form of a semi-crescent positioned between the upper end of said 8th segment and the right end of said 9th segment with the pseudo centers of the 10th segment lying generally between the 8th, 9th, and 10th segments; an 11th segment generally square in configuration; whereby the Arabic numeric sequence is formed by use or display of the segments according to the following schedule: Numeral Segments Used
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1 2
2 2 and 4
3 2, 4, 7
4 6, 4, 8, 9
5 8, 9, 10
6 2, 3
7 2, 8
8 1, 2
9 2, 3, 5
0 11
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Claim 2
Dependent Claim
313 words
A display device comprising a cluster of segments which segments may be utilized alone or in combination with others to graphically display numerals as written in the Arabic language, the segments being arranged as follows; 1st and 2nd rhomboidal segments arranged generally in the form of an inverted V with said 2nd segment being on the right of and longer than said 1st segment; 3rd and 4th generally rectangular segments disposed generally horizontally at the apex of said inverted V and, respectively, on the left and right of said apex; a 5th segment generally in the form of a crescent originating at said apex and arcing upwardly and then downwardly above said 3rd segment; a 6th segment generally rhomboidal in shape and originating generally at said apex and extending upwardly to the right of the apex; a 7th segment generally in the form of a semi-crescent disposed generally horizontally with the flat end of the segment facing said 4th segment; an 8th segment generally of rhomboidal shape disposed between the lower end of the 2nd segment and the right end of the 4th segment; a 9th segment generally rectangular in shape disposed horizontally to the right of the lower end of said 2nd segment; a 10th segment generally in the form of a semi-crescent positioned between the upper end of said 8th segment and the right end of said 9th segment with the pseudo centers of the 10th segment lying generally between the 8th, 9th, and 10th segments; an 11th segment generally square in configuration; whereby the Arabic numeric sequence is formed by use or display of the segments according to the following schedule: Numeral Segments Used
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1 2
2 2 and 4
3 2, 4, 7
4 6, 4, 8, 9
5 8, 9, 10
6 2, 3
7 2, 8
8 1, 2
9 2, 3, 5
0 11
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Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device according to claim 1 in which the diagonals of the 11th segment are disposed vertically and horizontally and the segment is located in the space between the 2nd, 4th, and 8th segments.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The device according to claim 1 in which the 4th segment extends further to the right than the lower end of the 2nd segment whereby the 8th segment is inclined upwardly and to the right.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device according to claim 1 including a 12th segment having a comma-like shape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device according to claim 4 in which segments 1-11 lie in a generally rectangular space and the 12th segment is located to one side of said space.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device according to claim 5 in which the 12th segment is located to the right of said space and to the right of the 9th segment.
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-07-13 | 1980-01-12 | 1980-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-13 | 1984-01-12 | 1984-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-13 | 1988-01-12 | 1988-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |