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Case for overhead projection display panel
Assignee: In Focus Systems Inc
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Filing: 1993-01-06
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Granted: 1994-08-09
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Expires: 2013-01-06
Abstract
Abstract The present invention includes a case (54) for an overhead projection display panel (50) used with an overhead projector light source (52). The case supports a light modulating element (60) such as, for example, a liquid crystal device, and encases modulation control circuitry (32) for controlling the light modulating element. The case includes an annular case element (56) for supporting the light modulating element along its side margin so that it can modulate light transmitted from the overhead projector light source. The case also includes an occluding panel (58) connected to and extendable from the annular case element for selectably occluding a portion of the overhead projector light source. At least one of the annular case elements and the occluding panel encasing the modulation control circuitry of the display panel.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul E. Gulick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:27
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02F; G02F1/00; G02F1/01; G02F1/13; G02F1/133; G02F1/1333; G02F1/133308; G03; G03B; G03B21/00; G03B21/132; G02F1/1335; G02F1/1336; G02F1/133626; G02F1/133627
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 42
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
An overhead projection display panel case for supporting a light modulating element and encasing modulation control circuitry for controlling the light modulating element, the display panel modulating light transmitted from a light surface to display information on a projection screen, comprising: an annular case element for supporting the light modulating element to modulate light transmitted from the light surface; and a first occluding panel connected to and extendable from the annular case element for selectively occluding a portion of the light surface, the first occluding panel being pivotable relative to the annular case element and at least one of the annular case element and the first occluding panel encasing modulating control circuitry of the display panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
An overhead projection display panel case for supporting a light modulating element and encasing modulation control circuitry for controlling the light modulating element, the display panel modulating light transmitted from a light surface to display information on a projection screen, comprising: an annular case element for supporting the light modulating element to modulate light transmitted from the light surface; and a first occluding panel connected to and extendable from the annular case element for selectively occluding a portion of the light surface, the first occluding panel being pivotable relative to the annular case element and at least one of the annular case element and the first occluding panel encasing modulating control circuitry of the display panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The display panel case of claim 1 in which the annular case element includes a recess for receiving and storing the first occluding panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The display panel case of claim 1 in which the annular case element has a bottom surface for engaging the overhead projector light surface and a recess within the bottom surface for receiving and storing the first occluding panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The display panel case of claim 1 in which the first occluding panel encases modulation control circuitry of the display panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The display panel case of claim 1 further comprising a second occluding panel connected to and extendable from the annular case element for selectively occluding a portion of the overhead projector light surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The display panel case of claim 5 in which the first and second occluding panels are positioned along opposed side margins of the annular case element.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The display panel case of claim 5 in which the second occluding panel is pivotable relative to the annular case element.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The display panel case of claim 5 in which the annular case element includes first and second recesses for receiving and storing the respective first and second occluding panels.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
The display panel case of claim 1 in which the modulation control circuitry is responsive to a remote control unit and the first occluding panel includes a recess for receiving and storing the remote control unit.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
92 words
In an overhead projection display panel having a light modulating element supported by an annular case element for receiving and modulating light from an overhead projector light surface according to a modulation signal generated by modulation control circuitry so as to cooperate with the overhead projector to display information on a projection screen, the improvement comprising: a first occluding panel connected to and extendable from the annular case element for selectively occluding a portion of the overhead projector light surface, the first occluding panel being pivotable relative to the annular case element.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
92 words
In an overhead projection display panel having a light modulating element supported by an annular case element for receiving and modulating light from an overhead projector light surface according to a modulation signal generated by modulation control circuitry so as to cooperate with the overhead projector to display information on a projection screen, the improvement comprising: a first occluding panel connected to and extendable from the annular case element for selectively occluding a portion of the overhead projector light surface, the first occluding panel being pivotable relative to the annular case element.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The display panel of claim 10 in which the annular case element includes a recess for receiving and storing the first occluding panel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
39 words
The display panel case of claim 10 in which the annular case element has a bottom surface for engaging the overhead projector light surface and a recess within the bottom surface for receiving and storing the first occluding panel.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
33 words
The display panel case of claim 10 further comprising a second occluding panel connected to and extendable from the annular case element for selectively occluding a portion of the overhead projector light surface.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
The display panel case of claim 13 in which the first and second occluding panels are positioned along opposed side margins of the annular case element.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
The display panel of claim 13 in which the second occluding panel is pivotable relative to the annular case element.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
28 words
The display panel of claim 13 in which the annular case element includes first and second recesses for receiving and storing the respective first and second occluding panels.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
33 words
The display panel of claim 10 further comprising a remote control unit for controlling the display panel and the first occluding panel includes a recess for receiving and storing the remote control unit.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
26 words
The display panel of claim 13 in which at least one of the first and second occluding panels encases modulation control circuitry of the display panel.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
94 words
An overhead projection display panel case for supporting a light modulating element and encasing modulation control circuitry for controlling the light modulating element, the display panel modulating light transmitted from a light surface to display information on a projection screen, comprising: an annular case element for supporting the light modulating element to modulate light transmitted from the light surface; and a first occluding panel connected to and extendable from the annular case element for selectively occluding a portion of the light surface, the first occluding panel encasing modulation control circuitry of the display panel.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
94 words
An overhead projection display panel case for supporting a light modulating element and encasing modulation control circuitry for controlling the light modulating element, the display panel modulating light transmitted from a light surface to display information on a projection screen, comprising: an annular case element for supporting the light modulating element to modulate light transmitted from the light surface; and a first occluding panel connected to and extendable from the annular case element for selectively occluding a portion of the light surface, the first occluding panel encasing modulation control circuitry of the display panel.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
22 words
The display panel case of claim 19 in which the first occluding panel is extendable longitudinally relative to the annular case element.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
21 words
The display panel case of claim 19 in which the first occluding panel is pivotable relative to the annular case element.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
24 words
The display panel case of claim 19 in which the annular case element includes a recess for receiving and storing the first occluding panel.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
39 words
The display panel case of claim 19 in which the annular case element has a bottom surface for engaging the overhead projector light surface and a recess within the bottom surface for receiving and storing the first occluding panel.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
33 words
The display panel case of claim 19 further comprising a second occluding panel connected to and extendable from the annular case element for selectively occluding a portion of the overhead projector light surface.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
26 words
The display panel case of claim 24 in which the first and second occluding panels are positioned along opposed side margins of the annular case element.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
23 words
The display panel case of claim 24 in which the first and second occluding panels are pivotable relative to the annular case element.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
29 words
The display panel case of claim 24 in which the annular case element includes first and second recesses for receiving and storing the respective first and second occluding panels.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
36 words
The display panel case of claim 19 in which the modulation control circuitry is responsive to a remote control unit and the first occluding panel includes a recess for receiving and storing the remote control unit.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
86 words
In an overhead projection display panel having a light modulating element supported by an annular case element for receiving and modulating light from an overhead projector light surface according to a modulation signal generated by modulation control circuitry so as to cooperate with the overhead projector to display information on a projection screen, the improvement comprising: a first occluding panel encasing the modulation control circuitry and connected to and extendable from the annular case element for selectively occluding a portion of the overhead projector light surface.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
86 words
In an overhead projection display panel having a light modulating element supported by an annular case element for receiving and modulating light from an overhead projector light surface according to a modulation signal generated by modulation control circuitry so as to cooperate with the overhead projector to display information on a projection screen, the improvement comprising: a first occluding panel encasing the modulation control circuitry and connected to and extendable from the annular case element for selectively occluding a portion of the overhead projector light surface.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
22 words
The display panel case of claim 29 in which the first occluding panel is extendable longitudinally relative to the annular case element.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
21 words
The display panel case of claim 29 in which the first occluding panel is pivotable relative to the annular case element.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
24 words
The display panel case of claim 29 in which the annular case element includes a recess for receiving and storing the first occluding panel.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
39 words
The display panel case of claim 29 in which the annular case element has a bottom surface for engaging the overhead projector light surface and a recess within the bottom surface for receiving and storing the first occluding panel.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
33 words
The display panel case of claim 29 further comprising a second occluding panel connected to and extendable from the annular case element for selectively occluding a portion of the overhead projector light surface.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
26 words
The display panel case of claim 34 in which the first and second occluding panels are positioned along opposed side margins of the annular case element.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
23 words
The display panel case of claim 34 in which the first and second occluding panels are pivotable relative to the annular case element.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
27 words
The display panel case of claim 34 in which at least one of the first and second occluding panels encases modulation control circuitry of the display panel.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
34 words
The display panel case of claim 29 further comprising a remote control unit for controlling the display panel and the first occluding panel includes a recess for receiving and storing the remote control unit.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1997-08-08 | 1998-02-07 | 1998-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-08-08 | 2002-02-07 | 2002-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-08-08 | 2006-02-07 | 2006-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |