US4079838A
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Instrument mounting panel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-28
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Granted: 1978-03-21
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Expires: 1996-10-28
Abstract
Abstract A mounting panel for technical instruments consisting of a number of smaller panel elements which are provided with instrument holes and which form a system of modules. The panel is provided with weakenings so that elements of the panel may be broken away for adapting the panel to the desired size. Weakenings are also provided in the panel which run between adjacent holes so that the middle portion between four or more of the holes may be knocked out to obtain a larger opening to fit larger instruments.
Inventors
- 👤 Victor Konrad Granum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:43
CPC Classifications
G; G12; G12B; G12B9/00; G12B9/08; G12B9/10; B; B60; B60K; B60K35/00; B60K35/10; B60K2360/00; B60K2360/139; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/909
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
An instrument mounting panel for technical instruments comprising: (a) a series of smaller panel elements formed in a two-dimensional array, each of said smaller panel elements having an instrument hole therethrough for defining a system of modules; and (b) weakenings formed in said mounting panel for breaking away selected portions of said mounting panel, said weakenings including weakenings extending between said instrument holes of adjacent smaller panel elements in both dimensions of said array and wherein at least one portion is formed by said weakenings between the instrument holes of adjacent smaller panel elements in both dimensions of said array for providing a breakout for a larger hole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
An instrument mounting panel for technical instruments comprising: (a) a series of smaller panel elements formed in a two-dimensional array, each of said smaller panel elements having an instrument hole therethrough for defining a system of modules; and (b) weakenings formed in said mounting panel for breaking away selected portions of said mounting panel, said weakenings including weakenings extending between said instrument holes of adjacent smaller panel elements in both dimensions of said array and wherein at least one portion is formed by said weakenings between the instrument holes of adjacent smaller panel elements in both dimensions of said array for providing a breakout for a larger hole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The instrument mounting panel for technical instruments as set forth in claim 1 wherein said weakenings extending between said instrument holes of adjacent smaller panel elements comprise a pair of straight extending score lines.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The instrument mounting panel for technical instruments as set forth in claim 1 wherein said weakenings further include annular weakenings at the corner of each of said same smaller panel elements for providing a breakout for a fastener hole.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The instrument mounting panel for technical instruments as set forth in claim 1 further comprising fastener holes at the corner of each of said smaller panel elements.
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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) | 1981-03-20 | 1981-09-19 | 1982-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-20 | 1985-09-19 | 1986-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-20 | 1989-09-19 | 1990-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |