US4384279A
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Modular large scale image display device
Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Corp
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Filing: 1980-05-29
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Granted: 1983-05-17
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Expires: 2000-05-29
Abstract
Abstract A large scale display device such as an advertising having display surface formed by arranging a number of image display tubes lengthwise and breadthwise. The device includes a frame having main posts and block-shaped face plates to each of which a number of image display tubes and a control unit are secured to form an assembly. The assemblies are piled one on another beginning with the lowest line in the frame and secured to the main posts with horizontal support members which are provided integrally on the back of each block-shaped face plates. Waterproofing putty or the like is filled in the gaps between the upper and lower junctions and the right and left junctions of adjacent block-shaped face plates.
Inventors
- 👤 Shozoo Fujita
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:10
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N9/00; H04N9/12; G; G09; G09F; G09F9/00; G09F9/30; G09F9/313; H04N3/00; H04N3/10; H04N3/12; H04N3/122
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A large scale display device having a display surface constituted by a number of image display tubes which are arranged lengthwise and breadthwise comprising: a frame having vertical main posts; and block-shaped face plates to each of which a number of image display tubes and a control unit are secured to form an assembly, said face plates having horizontal support members; said assemblies being stacked one on another beginning with a lowest line in said frame and said assemblies being secured to said main posts with said horizontal support members which are provided on the back of each block-shaped face plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A large scale display device having a display surface constituted by a number of image display tubes which are arranged lengthwise and breadthwise comprising: a frame having vertical main posts; and block-shaped face plates to each of which a number of image display tubes and a control unit are secured to form an assembly, said face plates having horizontal support members; said assemblies being stacked one on another beginning with a lowest line in said frame and said assemblies being secured to said main posts with said horizontal support members which are provided on the back of each block-shaped face plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The large scale display device as claimed in claim 1 wherein gaps between upper and lower junctions and between right and left junctions of adjacent block-shaped face plates are filled with waterproofing putty.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The large scale display device as claimed in claims 1 or 2 wherein said junctions of each block-shaped face plate are shaped so that said image display tubes are arranged uniformly on said display surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The large scale display device as claimed in claim 3 wherein said junctions of each block-shaped face plate are in the form of a square wave and wherein said junctions of adjacent block-shaped face plates are fitted into each other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The large scale display device as claimed in claim 3 wherein said junctions of each block-shaped face plate are in the form of a zigzag wave and wherein said junctions of adjacent block-shaped face plates are fitted into each other.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The large display device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said horizontal support members are integral on the back of each block-shaped face plate.
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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) | 1986-05-16 | 1986-11-15 | 1987-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-05-16 | 1990-11-15 | 1991-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-05-16 | 1994-11-15 | 1995-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |