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US4006300A
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Two-piece back for a console television receiver
Assignee: Zenith Electronics LLC
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Filing: 1975-12-31
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Granted: 1977-02-01
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Expires: 1995-12-31
Abstract
Abstract A two-piece back for an ultra-modern style console television receiver cabinet has a molded plastic inner portion riveted to a formed plastic outer portion. The molded inner portion is identical to backs used on other, generally smaller, portable type television receivers in the manufacturer's line.
Inventors
- 👤 Melvin H. Boldt
- 👤 David P. Chuboff
- 👤 Robert W. Becker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:10
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N5/00; H04N5/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A back for a television receiver comprising: a molded central portion including a generally rectangular peripheral section adapted to enclose a first receiver cabinet of similar dimension and an end bell section adapted to enclose the neck of an extending picture tube and assorted chassis parts; a formed portion including a generally rectangular outer edge dimensioned to enclose a second receiver cabinet of greater dimension that said first receiver cabinet, and an inner edge in engagement with the outer edge of said molded portion; and fastening means joining said molded and formed portions together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A back for a television receiver comprising: a molded central portion including a generally rectangular peripheral section adapted to enclose a first receiver cabinet of similar dimension and an end bell section adapted to enclose the neck of an extending picture tube and assorted chassis parts; a formed portion including a generally rectangular outer edge dimensioned to enclose a second receiver cabinet of greater dimension that said first receiver cabinet, and an inner edge in engagement with the outer edge of said molded portion; and fastening means joining said molded and formed portions together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A back for a television receiver as set forth in claim 1, wherein said peripheral section and said inner edge define a plurality of aligned apertures; said fastening means including a corresponding plurality of connectors positioned in said apertures.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A back for a television receiver as set forth in claim 2, wherein said fastening means comprise rivets holding said molded portion and said formed portion together.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
A back for a television receiver as set forth in claim 2, wherein said formed portion includes a raised plateau defining said inner edge, said raised plateau increasing the distance between said end bell section and said rectangular outer edge for accommodating larger dimension picture tubes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A back for a television receiver as set forth in claim 4, wherein said inner edge is defined by a circumferential recess in said raised plateau; and said peripheral section of said molded portion nests within said recess.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
87 words
For use in covering the rear of a television receiver cabinet housing a chassis and a picture tube with a substantial part of the picture tube neck extending beyond the confines of the cabinet, a two-piece back comprising: a molded central portion adapted to enclose the extending neck of said picture tube; a formed portion defining an inner edge overlapping the periphery of said molded central portion and an outer edge for attachment to said cabinet; and means affixing said molded central portion to said formed portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
87 words
For use in covering the rear of a television receiver cabinet housing a chassis and a picture tube with a substantial part of the picture tube neck extending beyond the confines of the cabinet, a two-piece back comprising: a molded central portion adapted to enclose the extending neck of said picture tube; a formed portion defining an inner edge overlapping the periphery of said molded central portion and an outer edge for attachment to said cabinet; and means affixing said molded central portion to said formed portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
63 words
A two-piece back as set forth in claim 6, wherein said periphery of said molded portion includes a plurality of apertures adapted to mount said formed portion to a receiver cabinet of similar dimension; wherein said inner edge of said formed portion includes a plurality of apertures aligned with said first-mentioned apertures; and wherein said portions are riveted together at said aligned apertures.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-02-01 | 1980-08-02 | 1981-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-02-01 | 1984-08-02 | 1985-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-02-01 | 1988-08-02 | 1989-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |