US4034368A
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Numerical display element
Assignee: Nikon Corp
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Filing: 1976-01-20
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Granted: 1977-07-05
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Expires: 1996-01-20
Abstract
Abstract In a numerical display element comprising seven segments, the horizontally extending central segment of the seven segments is divided into two parallel segments. On end of each of the two parallel segments is connected to an adjacent discrete segment. Thus, the numerical display element is formed by six segments.
Inventors
- 👤 Jun Shimomura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 18:38
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F9/00; G09F9/30; G09F9/302; G04; G04G; G04G9/00; G04G9/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
54 words
In a numerical display comprising seven segments, the improvement resides in that the horizontally extending central segment of said seven segments is divided into two parallel upper and lower segments connected to upper and lower right hand segments respectively to provide two substantially L-shaped segments, whereby said numerical display is formed by six segments.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
54 words
In a numerical display comprising seven segments, the improvement resides in that the horizontally extending central segment of said seven segments is divided into two parallel upper and lower segments connected to upper and lower right hand segments respectively to provide two substantially L-shaped segments, whereby said numerical display is formed by six segments.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A numerical display as defined in claim 1, wherein two top and bottom horizontal segments of said six segments are electrically connected so that they are turned on or off simultaneously.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-07-04 | 1981-01-03 | 1981-07-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-04 | 1985-01-03 | 1985-07-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-04 | 1989-01-03 | 1989-07-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |