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US4972508A
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Housing for a battery powered device
Assignee: Motorola Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1989-08-28
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Granted: 1990-11-20
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Expires: 2009-08-28
Abstract
Abstract A housing for an electronic device powered by a battery, comprising a battery cover coupled to at least one of first and second interlocking portions for providing access to said battery and for securing said first and second interlocking portions.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeffrey S. King
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 05:43
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/06; H04B1/08; H04B1/086
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
A selective call receiver, comprising: a receiver circuit; energy means for powering the receiver circuit; first and second housing portions for housing the engery means and the receiver circuit; and a third housing portion engaging and securing the first and second housing portions, said third housing portion arranged to allow access to said energy means for replacement thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
58 words
A selective call receiver, comprising: a receiver circuit; energy means for powering the receiver circuit; first and second housing portions for housing the engery means and the receiver circuit; and a third housing portion engaging and securing the first and second housing portions, said third housing portion arranged to allow access to said energy means for replacement thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A housing for an electronic device powered by a battery, comprising: first and second interlocking portions; and a battery cover, coupled to at least one of said first and second interlocking portions, for selectively providing access to said battery and for securing said first and second interlocking portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
A housing for an electronic device powered by a battery, comprising: first and second interlocking portions; and a battery cover, coupled to at least one of said first and second interlocking portions, for selectively providing access to said battery and for securing said first and second interlocking portions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The housing according to claim 2 further comprising locking means coupled to at least one of said first and second interlocking portions for securing said battery cover.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
A housing for an electronic device powered by a battery, comprising: first and second aligning portions; and a battery cover, coupled to at least one of said first and second aligning portions, for selectively providing access to said battery and for securing said first and second aligning portions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
A housing for an electronic device powered by a battery, comprising: first and second aligning portions; and a battery cover, coupled to at least one of said first and second aligning portions, for selectively providing access to said battery and for securing said first and second aligning portions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The housing according to claim 4 further comprising aligning means coupled to at least one of said first and second aligning portions for securing said battery cover.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
67 words
A housing for an electronic device powered by a battery, comprising: first and second interlocking portions; and a battery cover coupled to at least one of said first and second interlocking portions and capable of assuming an open and a closed position for providing access to said battery in said open position and for securing said first and second interlocking portions in at least said closed position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
67 words
A housing for an electronic device powered by a battery, comprising: first and second interlocking portions; and a battery cover coupled to at least one of said first and second interlocking portions and capable of assuming an open and a closed position for providing access to said battery in said open position and for securing said first and second interlocking portions in at least said closed position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The housing according to claim 6 further comprising locking means coupled to at least one of said first and second interlocking portions for securing said battery cover in at least said open position.
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) | 1993-11-19 | 1994-05-21 | 1994-11-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-11-19 | 1998-05-21 | 1998-11-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-11-19 | 2002-05-21 | 2002-11-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |