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Wing station for displaying data to a computer monitor operator
Assignee: ABB Technology AG
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Filing: 1995-02-28
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Granted: 1996-03-26
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Expires: 2015-02-28
Abstract
Abstract A wing station is mounted proximately to a computer monitor to allow simultaneous viewing of both the wing station and the computer monitor by the operator. The wing station includes a liquid crystal display and an annunciator unit with a control panel.
Inventors
- 👤 Justin M. Maguire, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:05
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F15/00; A; A47; A47B; A47B21/00; A47B2200/00; A47B2200/0035; A47B2200/005; A47B2200/0065; Y; Y02; Y02P; Y02P90/00; Y02P90/02; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/917; Y10S248/918
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
An auxiliary unit for displaying data to an operator viewing a computer monitor so as to allow the operator to simultaneously view both the monitor and the unit comprising: a computer; a computer monitor used to display data from said computer; a wing station containing a display; and mounting means for positioning said wing station with respect to said monitor to allow the operator to view both simultaneously.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
An auxiliary unit for displaying data to an operator viewing a computer monitor so as to allow the operator to simultaneously view both the monitor and the unit comprising: a computer; a computer monitor used to display data from said computer; a wing station containing a display; and mounting means for positioning said wing station with respect to said monitor to allow the operator to view both simultaneously.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A unit as set forth in claim 1, including locking means for retaining a set position between said wing console and said monitor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A unit as set forth in claim 1, wherein said wing console includes an annunciator unit for displaying alarm conditions and providing actuators actuated by the operator in response to said alarm conditions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
A unit as set forth in claim 1, wherein said mounting means includes a pivot pin and a hinge mounted to said wing console and said monitor to allow the operator to rotate said wing console in an arc of substantially 20° with respect to a screen of said monitor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A unit as set forth in claim 4, including a bellows mounted between said wing console and said monitor to provide a flexible protective passageway for electrical wiring connected to said wing console.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A unit as set forth in claim 1 wherein said monitor has a concave screen enclosed within a convex faced housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A unit as set forth in claim 6 wherein said wing console is mounted to the concave face of said monitor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A unit as set forth in claim 1 wherein at least some of the display on said wing console is actuated by the computer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
A unit as set forth in claim 8 including locking means for retaining said wing console in a set position with respect to said monitor.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
A unit as set forth in claim 8 wherein said wing console includes an annunciator unit for displaying alarm conditions and providing actuators actuated by said operator in response to alarm conditions.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US4725106A
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-03-26 | 1999-09-25 | 2000-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-03-26 | 2003-09-25 | 2004-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-03-26 | 2007-09-25 | 2008-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |