US5419626A
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Computer housing seal
Assignee: NCR Voyix Corp
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Filing: 1993-09-01
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Granted: 1995-05-30
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Expires: 2013-09-01
Abstract
Abstract A portable computer housing for containing a display device having a display frame includes a housing structure for containing the display device and defining a display aperture, wherein a portion of the display frame is exposed through the display aperture when the display device is contained within the housing structure. The portable computer housing further includes an elastomeric overmold which covers a portion of the housing structure which surrounds the display aperture and extends over the display aperture so to form an elastomeric flange, wherein the elastomeric flange is positioned in contact with the portion of the display frame which is exposed through the display aperture. Moreover, the elastomeric flange includes a upper lock member, and the display frame includes a lower lock member, wherein the upper lock member cooperates with the lower lock member so as to lock the elastomeric overmold to the display frame and seal the computer housing.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J. Crockett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:56
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/1613; G06F1/1633; G06F1/1637; G02; G02F; G02F1/00; G02F1/01; G02F1/13; G02F1/133; G02F1/1333; G02F1/133308; G06F1/1626; G02F1/133311; G02F1/13332; G02F2201/00; G02F2201/46; G02F2201/465; G02F2201/50; G02F2201/503
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
The combination of an apparatus and an electronic device having a display, the apparatus comprising: a housing structure having a display aperture defined therein, wherein the display is exposed through the display aperture when the electronic device is housed in the apparatus; and an elastomeric layer which is molded over a portion of said housing structure which surrounds the display aperture and extends over a portion of the display aperture so as to form a flange which contacts the display.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
The combination of an apparatus and an electronic device having a display, the apparatus comprising: a housing structure having a display aperture defined therein, wherein the display is exposed through the display aperture when the electronic device is housed in the apparatus; and an elastomeric layer which is molded over a portion of said housing structure which surrounds the display aperture and extends over a portion of the display aperture so as to form a flange which contacts the display.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said housing structure comprises a first housing structure member which defines the display aperture therein and has an exterior side, and further wherein all of the exterior side of the first housing structure member is covered by said elastomeric layer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein: the flange includes a first lock member; and the display includes a second lock member, wherein the first lock member cooperates with the second lock member so as to create a seal between the display and the elastomeric layer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
The apparatus of claim 3, wherein: the first lock member includes a first set of elongated grooves and tongues; and the second lock member includes a second set of elongated grooves and tongues which are formed complementary to the first set of elongated grooves and tongues so as to mesh in a friction fit manner therewith.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
113 words
The combination of a portable computer housing and a display device having a display frame, the portable computer housing comprising: a housing structure for containing the display device and defining a display aperture, wherein a portion of the display frame is exposed through the display aperture when the display device is contained within the housing structure; and an elastomeric layer which is molded over a portion of said housing structure which surrounds the display aperture and extends into a portion of the display aperture so as to form an elastomeric flange, wherein the elastomeric flange is positioned in contact with the portion of said display frame which is exposed through the display aperture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
113 words
The combination of a portable computer housing and a display device having a display frame, the portable computer housing comprising: a housing structure for containing the display device and defining a display aperture, wherein a portion of the display frame is exposed through the display aperture when the display device is contained within the housing structure; and an elastomeric layer which is molded over a portion of said housing structure which surrounds the display aperture and extends into a portion of the display aperture so as to form an elastomeric flange, wherein the elastomeric flange is positioned in contact with the portion of said display frame which is exposed through the display aperture.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
The apparatus of claim 5, wherein said housing structure comprises a first housing structure member which defines the display aperture therein and has an exterior side, and further wherein all of the exterior side of the first housing structure member is covered by said elastomeric layer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus of claim 5, wherein: the elastomeric flange includes a first locking portion; and the display frame includes a second locking portion, wherein the first locking portion cooperates with the second locking portion so as to lock the elastomeric layer to the display frame.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
56 words
The apparatus of claim 7, wherein: the first locking portion includes a first set of elongated grooves and tongues; and the second locking portion includes a second set of elongated grooves and tongues which are formed complementary to the first set of elongated grooves and tongues so as to mesh in a friction fit manner therewith.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
84 words
The combination of an apparatus and an electronic device which includes a display having a first lock member, the apparatus comprising: a housing structure having a display aperture defined therein, wherein the display is exposed through the display aperture when the electronic device is housed in the apparatus; and an elastomeric layer being molded over and secured to said housing structure and having a second lock member, wherein the first lock member cooperates with the second lock member so as to seal the housing.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
84 words
The combination of an apparatus and an electronic device which includes a display having a first lock member, the apparatus comprising: a housing structure having a display aperture defined therein, wherein the display is exposed through the display aperture when the electronic device is housed in the apparatus; and an elastomeric layer being molded over and secured to said housing structure and having a second lock member, wherein the first lock member cooperates with the second lock member so as to seal the housing.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
46 words
The apparatus of claim 9, wherein said housing structure comprises a first housing structure member which defines the display aperture therein and has an exterior side, and further wherein all of the exterior side of the first housing structure member is covered by said elastomeric layer.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
56 words
The apparatus of claim 9, wherein: the first lock member includes a first set of elongated grooves and tongues; and the second lock member includes a second set of elongated grooves and tongues which are formed complementary to the first set of elongated grooves and tongues so as to mesh in a friction fit manner therewith.
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