US5218348A
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Versatile assembly for housing an interactive computer
Assignee: MARKITSTAR Inc
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Filing: 1992-06-18
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Granted: 1993-06-08
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Expires: 2012-06-18
Abstract
Abstract An assembly for housing an interactive computer which can be used for a variety of marketing functions. This assembly is designed to house a variety of electronic components which can be easily changed according to the changing marketing demands of the vendor.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank A. Trotta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:06
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/18; G06F1/181
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
246 words
An assembly for housing an interactive computer having replaceable electronic components, said assembly comprising an openable chamber, having an interior and an exterior, comprising at least two sections attached by hinge means, said sections including a plurality of mounting means comprising terminal posts fixedly attached to the interior of said sections strategically arranged for fastening a wide variety of replaceable electronic components to the interior of said sections on terminal ends of said posts, said assembly further comprising means for opening said chamber and means for accessing input means and output means from the exterior of said assembly, said assembly additionally comprising a mounting bracket consisting of a substantially flat strip having a first end portion, a concave mid portion having a slot therethrough, and a second end portion wherein said first and second end portions are clamped together on a display and said concave mid portion mates with and is attached to a convex rear outer portion of said chamber by means of attachment passing through the slot in the concave mid portion of the mounting bracket engaging a mating hole in the convex rear outer portion of the chamber wherein the means of attachment can be at least partially released and resecured to provide for tiltably mounting the chamber on the mounting bracket while maintaining contact between the convex rear outer portion of the chamber and the concave mid portion of the bracket along the length of the concave mid portion of the bracket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
246 words
An assembly for housing an interactive computer having replaceable electronic components, said assembly comprising an openable chamber, having an interior and an exterior, comprising at least two sections attached by hinge means, said sections including a plurality of mounting means comprising terminal posts fixedly attached to the interior of said sections strategically arranged for fastening a wide variety of replaceable electronic components to the interior of said sections on terminal ends of said posts, said assembly further comprising means for opening said chamber and means for accessing input means and output means from the exterior of said assembly, said assembly additionally comprising a mounting bracket consisting of a substantially flat strip having a first end portion, a concave mid portion having a slot therethrough, and a second end portion wherein said first and second end portions are clamped together on a display and said concave mid portion mates with and is attached to a convex rear outer portion of said chamber by means of attachment passing through the slot in the concave mid portion of the mounting bracket engaging a mating hole in the convex rear outer portion of the chamber wherein the means of attachment can be at least partially released and resecured to provide for tiltably mounting the chamber on the mounting bracket while maintaining contact between the convex rear outer portion of the chamber and the concave mid portion of the bracket along the length of the concave mid portion of the bracket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said wide variety of said electronic components attached to the interior of said sections comprise an electronics board for processing, and an EPROM for memory having socket mounts to said electronics board.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein the input means and output means comprise a display for output and a keypad for input.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The assembly of claim 5 wherein said display comprises a liquid crystal display.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The assembly of claim 3 wherein said display comprises a light emitting diode display.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The assembly of claim 3 wherein said chamber further comprises one or more openings for viewing said display.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The assembly of claim 3 wherein said chamber further comprises one or more openings for accessing said input means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said hinge means comprises a piano type hinge.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein at least one of said two sections comprise a rectangular front display portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The assembly of claim 9 wherein at least one of said two sections comprise a rear portion having a substantially convex outer shape, wherein said rear section securely closes upon said front section.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The assembly of claim 9 wherein said front display section comprises said openings in said chamber for viewing said output means and for accessing said input means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
12 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said chamber is made of plastic.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
11 words
The assembly of claim 12 wherein said plastic is ABS plastic.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein the mounting bracket is adapted for attachment to a merchandising fixture.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said mounting bracket comprises a rigid steel band.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
109 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said second end of the mounting bracket includes a threaded hole and said mounting bracket further comprises: a) a post having a bolt head end and a free end, said post threaded into said threaded hole of said second end of said mounting bracket; b) a plate attached to said free end of said post by means of a swivel; p1 c) a collar threaded around said post between said second end of said bracket and said plate; and d) a set screw threaded through said collar for fixing the position of said post relative to said second end of said mounting bracket.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
14 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein said set screw includes a hex nut drive.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
154 words
A clamp for tiltably attaching a removeable article having a convex outer portion to a fixed article, said clamp comprising: a) a substantially flat strip with a first end having a flat surface; b) a concave mid portion having a slot therethrough, wherein said concave mid-portion mates with and is fixedly attached to a convex outer portion of the removeable article; c) a second end having a threaded hole; d) a post having a bolt head end a free end, said post being threaded into said threaded hole of said second end of the clamp; e) a plate attached substantially perpendicularly to said free end of said post by means of a swivel; f) a collar threaded around said post between said second end of the clamp and said plate; and g) a set screw threaded through said collar for fixing the position of said post relative to said second end of the clamp.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
154 words
A clamp for tiltably attaching a removeable article having a convex outer portion to a fixed article, said clamp comprising: a) a substantially flat strip with a first end having a flat surface; b) a concave mid portion having a slot therethrough, wherein said concave mid-portion mates with and is fixedly attached to a convex outer portion of the removeable article; c) a second end having a threaded hole; d) a post having a bolt head end a free end, said post being threaded into said threaded hole of said second end of the clamp; e) a plate attached substantially perpendicularly to said free end of said post by means of a swivel; f) a collar threaded around said post between said second end of the clamp and said plate; and g) a set screw threaded through said collar for fixing the position of said post relative to said second end of the clamp.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
31 words
The clamp of claim 18 further comprising a means adapted to fixedly attach the clamp through said slot of said concave mid-portion to the convex outer portion of the removable article.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
15 words
The clamp of claim 18 wherein said set screw further includes a hex nut drive.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
12 words
The clamp of claim 18 wherein said clamp is made of steel.
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