US5564078A
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Portable radio apparatus with a folding structure
Assignee: NEC Corp
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Filing: 1994-09-22
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Granted: 1996-10-08
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Expires: 2014-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A portable radio apparatus comprising a first housing body having at least a key operation pad with a plurality of keys, and a second housing body connected to the first housing body in such a manner that they are freely opened and closed with each other. The key operation pad of the first housing body is covered with the second housing body, when necessary. The second housing body is provided with an opening or a push button so that at least one key is operated in a state in which the first and second housing bodies are closed.
Inventors
- 👤 Michio Nagai
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:47
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/02; H04M1/23; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/38; H04B1/3827; H04B1/3833; H04M1/0202; H04M1/0206; H04M1/0208; H04M1/0214; H04M1/0235
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A portable radio apparatus comprising: a first housing body having at least a key operation pad comprising a plurality of keys; and a second housing body connected to said first housing body such that the apparatus is freely opened and closed, said key operation pad of said first housing body being covered with said second housing body, when necessary; said second housing body being provided with key operation means for operating at least one key of said plurality of keys of said key operation pad in a state in which said first and second housing bodies are closed, wherein said at least one key of said plurality of keys of said key operation pad comprises a power-supply key.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A portable radio apparatus comprising: a first housing body having at least a key operation pad comprising a plurality of keys; and a second housing body connected to said first housing body such that the apparatus is freely opened and closed, said key operation pad of said first housing body being covered with said second housing body, when necessary; said second housing body being provided with key operation means for operating at least one key of said plurality of keys of said key operation pad in a state in which said first and second housing bodies are closed, wherein said at least one key of said plurality of keys of said key operation pad comprises a power-supply key.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The portable radio apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said first housing body and said second housing body are rotatably connected with each other so that said first and second housing bodies are rotatable relative to one another in a predetermined angle range.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The portable radio apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said first housing body and said second housing body are slidably connected relative to one another so as to allow the apparatus to be extended and contracted.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
The portable radio apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said key operation means comprises an opening so that at least one key of said plurality of keys of said key operation pad is exposed through said opening in a state in which said first and second housing bodies are closed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The portable radio apparatus as set forth in claim 4, wherein said first housing body and said second housing body are rotatably connected with each other so that said first and second housing bodies are rotatable relative to one another in a predetermined angle range.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The portable radio apparatus as set forth in claim 4, wherein said first housing body and said second housing body are slidably connected relative to one another so as to allow the apparatus to be extended and contracted.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
The portable radio apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein said key operation means comprises key pushing means for operating at least one key of said plurality of keys of said key operation pad in a state in which said first and second housing bodies are closed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
The portable radio apparatus as set forth in claim 7, wherein said key pushing means comprises at least a movable member energized by energizing means in an opposite direction to a direction in which said plurality of keys are pushed.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
The portable radio apparatus as set forth in claim 7, wherein said first housing body and said second housing body are rotatably connected with each other so that said first and second housing bodies are rotatable relative to one another in a predetermined angle range.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
The portable radio apparatus as set forth in claim 7, wherein said first housing body and said second housing body are slidably connected relative to one another so as to allow the apparatus to be extended and contracted.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
109 words
A portable radio apparatus comprising: a first housing body having at least a key operation pad comprising a plurality of keys; and a second housing body connected to said first housing body such that the apparatus is freely opened and closed, said key operation pad of said first housing body being covered with said second housing body, when necessary; said second housing body being provided with an opening placed to allow direct access and operation of at least one key of said plurality of keys of said key operation pad in a state in which said first and second housing bodies are closed, said opening being surrounded by sidewalls.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
109 words
A portable radio apparatus comprising: a first housing body having at least a key operation pad comprising a plurality of keys; and a second housing body connected to said first housing body such that the apparatus is freely opened and closed, said key operation pad of said first housing body being covered with said second housing body, when necessary; said second housing body being provided with an opening placed to allow direct access and operation of at least one key of said plurality of keys of said key operation pad in a state in which said first and second housing bodies are closed, said opening being surrounded by sidewalls.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
47 words
The portable radio apparatus as set forth in claim 11, wherein said sidewalls are tapered to allow easy operation of at least one key of said plurality of keys of said key operation pad in a state in which said first and second housing bodies are closed.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The portable radio apparatus as set forth in claim 12, wherein said opening allows easy operation of at least a power-supply key.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
45 words
The portable radio apparatus as set forth in claim 12, wherein said first housing body and said second housing body are rotatably connected with each other so that said first and second housing bodies are rotatable relative to one another in a predetermined angle range.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
35 words
The portable radio apparatus as set forth in claim 14, wherein said rotatable connection is placed at a bottom portion of said first housing body and at a top portion of said second housing body.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
35 words
The portable radio apparatus as set forth in claim 14, wherein said rotatable connection is placed at a bottom portion of said second housing body and at a top portion of said first housing body.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
28 words
The portable radio apparatus as set forth in claim 15, wherein said opening is placed near said rotatable connection at the top portion of said second housing body.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
28 words
The portable radio apparatus as set forth in claim 16, wherein said opening is placed near said rotatable connection at the bottom portion of said second housing body.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
38 words
The portable radio apparatus as set forth in claim 12, wherein said first housing body and said second housing body are slidably connected relative to one another so as to allow the apparatus to be extended and contracted.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
34 words
The portable radio apparatus as set forth in claim 19, wherein said first housing body further comprises a curved groove along which said second housing body is slidably connected to said first housing body.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
34 words
The portable radio apparatus as set forth in claim 19, wherein said second housing body further comprises a curved groove along which said first housing body is slidably connected to said second housing body.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-10-08 | 2004-04-08 | 2004-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-10-08 | 2008-04-08 | 2008-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |