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Transparency holder for navigation aid
Assignee: NAVIMAP CORP A CORP OF PROVINCE OF ONTARIO CANADA
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Filing: 1990-08-24
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Granted: 1994-08-23
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Expires: 2010-08-24
Abstract
Abstract A transparency holder for use in a navigation device is disclosed. The transparency holder is positioned between a lens and a compass, and is adapted to receive a map transparency in one correct orientation only. The one orientation only feature is achieved by providing certain asymmetric features, such as off-center notches which engage complementary features in the navigation device. In the preferred embodiment, the transparency holder has integral upper and lower halves hinged together by a living hinge and sandwiching the map transparency therebetween.
Inventors
- 👤 David C. Hill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:48
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01C; G01C17/00; G01C17/02; G01C17/04; G01C21/00; G01C21/20; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S353/00; Y10S353/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A map transparency holder for insertion in a navigational device of the type which required that the map transparency be correctly oriented in the navigational device, the map transparency holder having asymmetric alignment means that are positioned to engage complementary asymmetric alignment means on the navigational device as a precondition to insertion of the map transparency in the correct orientation and to prevent installation of the transparency holder in the navigational device until the asymmetric alignment means and the complementary asymmetric alignment means are complimentarily engaged.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A map transparency holder for insertion in a navigational device of the type which required that the map transparency be correctly oriented in the navigational device, the map transparency holder having asymmetric alignment means that are positioned to engage complementary asymmetric alignment means on the navigational device as a precondition to insertion of the map transparency in the correct orientation and to prevent installation of the transparency holder in the navigational device until the asymmetric alignment means and the complementary asymmetric alignment means are complimentarily engaged.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A transparency holder as recited in claim 1, in which said transparency holder comprises transparent upper and lower halves fastenable to each other to sandwich said map transparency therebetween.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A transparency holder s recited in claim 2, in which said upper and lower halves are integral and connected to each other by a living hinge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A transparency holder as recited in claim 3, in which at least one of said upper and lower halves has a recessed area, the total depth of said recessed area(s) corresponding to the thickness of a map transparency.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A transparency holder as recited in claim 2, in which at least one of said upper and lower halves has a recessed area, the total depth of said recessed area(s) corresponding to the thickness of a map transparency.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
66 words
A map transparency holder for insertion in a navigational device of the type wherein the map transparency must be correctly oriented in the navigational device, the transparency holder having an asymmetric configuration that complimentarily engages a support means on said navigational device and prevents installation of the transparency holder in said device when there is misalignment of the asymmetric transparency holder and the complementary asymmetric support.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
66 words
A map transparency holder for insertion in a navigational device of the type wherein the map transparency must be correctly oriented in the navigational device, the transparency holder having an asymmetric configuration that complimentarily engages a support means on said navigational device and prevents installation of the transparency holder in said device when there is misalignment of the asymmetric transparency holder and the complementary asymmetric support.
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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) | 1997-08-22 | 1998-02-21 | 1998-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-08-22 | 2002-02-21 | 2002-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-08-22 | 2006-02-21 | 2006-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |