US4739897A
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Holder for the protection of remote electronic devices
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-03-17
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Granted: 1988-04-26
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Expires: 2006-03-17
Abstract
Abstract A holder for a remote control unit is provided and consists of a floor panel disposed between and spanning a pair of spaced side panels, a front panel and a rear panel forming therebetween a remote control unit receiving compartment to receive and position the remote control unit. A lower compartment is formed beneath the floor panel so that batteries for the remote control unit can be stored within. A pair of holders can be secured together in a back-to-back relationship for holding two remote control units.
Inventors
- 👤 Lorraine M. Butler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:37
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M13/00; A; A47; A47G; A47G29/00; A47G29/08; A47J; A47J45/00; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/041; F16M11/20; F16M11/22; H; H01; H01H; H01H9/00; H01H9/02; H01H9/0214; H01H9/0235; H01H9/025; H01M; H01M50/00; H01M50/20; H01M50/204; H01M50/207; H01M50/213; H04; H04N; H04N21/00; H04N21/40; H04N21/41; H04N21/422; H04N21/42204; H04N21/42206; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
294 words
A holder for a remote control unit, comprising: (a) a pair of spaced side panels; (b) a front panel; (c) a rear panel connected in spaced relationship to said front panel by said pair of spaced side panels, said side panels, said front panel and said rear panel are each formed with lower edges all of which lie in a front predetermined plane and define a base for the holder for, said rear panel including an extension portion which extends out from a side edge thereof, a lower edge of said extension portion being contiguous with said lower edge of said rear panel, lying in said first predetermined plane therewith and forming with said lower edges of said front and side panels said base for the holder; (d) a floor panel disposed between and spanning said pair of side panels and forming with said pair of side panels and said front panel and said rear panel a remote control unit receiving compartment to receive and position the remote control unit, said floor panel being disposed in a second predetermined plane and said second predetermined plane being disposed at a first predetermined angle with respect to said first predetermined plane; (e) a cover disposed between and spanning said front and rear panels and forming with said floor panel and a one of said pair of side panels and said front panel and said rear panel a closed lower compartment disposed underneath said remote control unit receiving compartment and useable for storing batteries for the remote control unit, said floor panel being a common partition separating said closed lower compartment from said remote control unit receiving compartment; and (f) a lining disposed in said remote control unit receiving compartment for protecting said remote control unit therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
294 words
A holder for a remote control unit, comprising: (a) a pair of spaced side panels; (b) a front panel; (c) a rear panel connected in spaced relationship to said front panel by said pair of spaced side panels, said side panels, said front panel and said rear panel are each formed with lower edges all of which lie in a front predetermined plane and define a base for the holder for, said rear panel including an extension portion which extends out from a side edge thereof, a lower edge of said extension portion being contiguous with said lower edge of said rear panel, lying in said first predetermined plane therewith and forming with said lower edges of said front and side panels said base for the holder; (d) a floor panel disposed between and spanning said pair of side panels and forming with said pair of side panels and said front panel and said rear panel a remote control unit receiving compartment to receive and position the remote control unit, said floor panel being disposed in a second predetermined plane and said second predetermined plane being disposed at a first predetermined angle with respect to said first predetermined plane; (e) a cover disposed between and spanning said front and rear panels and forming with said floor panel and a one of said pair of side panels and said front panel and said rear panel a closed lower compartment disposed underneath said remote control unit receiving compartment and useable for storing batteries for the remote control unit, said floor panel being a common partition separating said closed lower compartment from said remote control unit receiving compartment; and (f) a lining disposed in said remote control unit receiving compartment for protecting said remote control unit therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A holder as recited in claim 1, wherein said rear panel includes an upper edge which extends higher than upper edge of said front panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A holder as recited in claim 2, wherein said cover is hinged to one of said lower edges of one of said side panels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A holder as recited in claim 2, wherein said cover slides in a track formed on lower edges of said front and rear panels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A holder as recited in claim 2, further comprising a means for connecting said holder to a second identical holder in back to back relationship.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A holder as recited in claim 5, wherein said connecting means extends through said rear panels of said first holder and said second holder in said lower compartments to connect said holders together.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
67 words
A holder as recited in claim 6, further comprising: (a) said respective rear panels each having openings which are aligned when said first and second holders are placed in back to back relationship; and (b) said connecting means includes a substantially U-shaped connector having legs of which extend through said aligned openings and are bent over to effect connection of said first holder and said second holder.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
78 words
A holder as recited in claim 6, wherein said connecting means includes: (a) a first connector member having male extender and a female receiver; and (b) a second connector member having a male extender and a female receiver whereby when said first connector member and said second connector member are connected together said male extender and said female receiver of said first connector member will mate with respective female receiver and male extender of said second connector member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
46 words
A holder as recited in claim 5, wherein said connecting means includes a hook and loop pile fastener having one half connected to exterior of said rear panel of said first holder and other half connected to exterior of said rear panel of said second holder.
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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) | 1991-04-26 | 1991-10-26 | 1992-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-04-26 | 1995-10-26 | 1996-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-04-26 | 1999-10-26 | 2000-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |