US4623992A
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Operating panel for electronic audio equipment
Assignee: Pioneer Corp
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Filing: 1983-12-06
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Granted: 1986-11-18
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Expires: 2003-12-06
Abstract
Abstract In a cassette tape deck having a cover panel for covering an opening into which a tape cassette may be inserted, a keyboard section with dials for operating the tape deck and a display section with display elements for displaying operating conditions of the tape deck are provided on both front and rear surfaces of the cover panel of the tape deck.
Inventors
- 👤 Masanori Kurosaki
- 👤 Yoshio Aoyagi
- 👤 Yoshiharu Ueki
- 👤 Yukihiro Kaneko
- 👤 Minoru Motohashi
- 👤 Shozaburo Sakaguchi
- 👤 Manabu Sawaki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:07
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K5/00; H05K5/0017; G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/675; G11B31/00; G11B31/003; G11B33/00; G11B33/10; H05K5/0018
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
In an operating panel for at least one electronic component, said electronic component having a hinged cover panel member covering one surface of said electronic component and having operating means operable by a user to control operation of said electronic component, the improvement wherein said operating means is provided on at least two surfaces of said cover panel member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
59 words
In an operating panel for at least one electronic component, said electronic component having a hinged cover panel member covering one surface of said electronic component and having operating means operable by a user to control operation of said electronic component, the improvement wherein said operating means is provided on at least two surfaces of said cover panel member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The operating panel as claimed in claim 1, wherein said operating means comprises switching elements and display elements for displaying ON-OFF conditions of said switching elements.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The operating panel as claimed in claim 1, further comprising an electrical connector for electrically connecting said operating means on said cover panel member to other portions of said at least one electronic component.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The operating panel as claimed in claim 3, wherein said electrical connector comprises at least one flexible connecting line.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The operating panel as claimed in claim 3, further comprising a protector member for protecting said electrical connector.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The operating panel as claimed in claim 4, further comprising a protector member for protecting said at least one flexible connecting line.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The operating panel as claimed in claim 1, wherein one of said at least one electronic component comprises a cassette tape deck.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The operating panel as claimed in claim 7, wherein said at least one electronic component comprises a tape deck and a tuner.
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) | 1989-11-17 | 1990-05-19 | 1990-11-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-11-17 | 1994-05-19 | 1994-11-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-11-17 | 1998-05-19 | 1998-11-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |