US4154112A
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Front panel for a balancing machine
Assignee: Gebr Hofmann GmbH and Co KG Maschinenfabrik
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Filing: 1978-04-03
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Granted: 1979-05-15
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Expires: 1998-04-03
Abstract
Abstract A front panel for a balancing machine in which the adjustment buttons and operational elements, including digital controls and displays are neatly and compactly grouped. This reduces the risk of improper operation.
Inventors
- 👤 Dionys Hofmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 13:04
CPC Classifications
G; G12; G12B; G12B11/00; G01; G01M; G01M1/00; G01M1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A front panel for a balancing machine comprising: a plate; a keyboard mounted to said plate, said keyboard having at least sixteen buttons adapted for connection to control elements of said balancing machine and being a square of dimensions substantially the same as the width of said plate; a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted to said plate in two parallel sequences, each sequence comprising light emitting diodes in two arrow-shaped fields, each of said two fields directed towards the other and an additional light emitting diode positioned between each of said fields; and three display groups mounted to said plate and arranged in a linear sequence, each of said groups comprising at least one seven segment display and being spaced equidistant from the adjacent said groups.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A front panel for a balancing machine comprising: a plate; a keyboard mounted to said plate, said keyboard having at least sixteen buttons adapted for connection to control elements of said balancing machine and being a square of dimensions substantially the same as the width of said plate; a plurality of light emitting diodes mounted to said plate in two parallel sequences, each sequence comprising light emitting diodes in two arrow-shaped fields, each of said two fields directed towards the other and an additional light emitting diode positioned between each of said fields; and three display groups mounted to said plate and arranged in a linear sequence, each of said groups comprising at least one seven segment display and being spaced equidistant from the adjacent said groups.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein each of said sequences comprises seven light emitting diodes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein each of said three display groups comprises three of said seven segment displays.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-05-14 | 1982-11-13 | 1983-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-05-14 | 1986-11-13 | 1987-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-05-14 | 1990-11-13 | 1991-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |