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US6002582A
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Adapter for various LCD sizes in a computer
Assignee: Dell USA LP
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Filing: 1998-01-05
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Granted: 1999-12-14
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Expires: 2018-01-05
Abstract
Abstract An LCD adapter mounting for a computer cover includes a cover base and an adapter mounted in the base. An LCD panel is mounted in the adapter. The adapter is mounted in the cover base in a first orientation when the LCD panel is of a first size. The adapter is mounted in the cover base in a second orientation, inverted from the first orientation, when the LCD panel is of a second size. A bezel is mounted on the cover base for securing the adapter and LCD panel therebetween.
Inventors
- 👤 Susie Yeager
- 👤 Andrew Moore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 23:02
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; G06F1/1601; G06F1/1615; G06F1/1616; G06F1/1675; G06F1/1679; G02F1/133314; G06F2200/00; G06F2200/16; G06F2200/161; G06F2200/1612; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/917; Y10S345/00; Y10S345/905
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
An LCD adapter mounting for a computer cover comprising: a cover base; an invertible adapter, the adapter being mounted in the cover base in a first orientation for securing a first size LCD panel therein, and being mounted in the cover base in a second orientation, inverted from the first orientation, for securing a second size LCD panel therein; and a bezel mounted on the cover base for securing the adapter therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
An LCD adapter mounting for a computer cover comprising: a cover base; an invertible adapter, the adapter being mounted in the cover base in a first orientation for securing a first size LCD panel therein, and being mounted in the cover base in a second orientation, inverted from the first orientation, for securing a second size LCD panel therein; and a bezel mounted on the cover base for securing the adapter therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein the cover base includes a plurality of tabs extending inwardly from opposite sides thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein the adapter includes a plurality of tabs extending outwardly from opposite edges thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 3 wherein the tabs of the cover base are positioned for engagement with the tabs of the adapter when the adapter is in either of the first and second orientations.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein the adapter includes a plurality of mounting points formed therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 5 wherein the mounting points include top mounting points and side mounting points.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
85 words
An LCD adapter mounting for a computer cover comprising: a cover base; an invertible adapter; an LCD panel mounted in the adapter, the adapter being mounted in the cover base in a first orientation when the LCD panel is of a first size, the adapter being mounted in the cover base in a second orientation, inverted from the first orientation, when the LCD panel is of a second size; and a bezel mounted on the cover base for securing the adapter and LCD panel therebetween.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
85 words
An LCD adapter mounting for a computer cover comprising: a cover base; an invertible adapter; an LCD panel mounted in the adapter, the adapter being mounted in the cover base in a first orientation when the LCD panel is of a first size, the adapter being mounted in the cover base in a second orientation, inverted from the first orientation, when the LCD panel is of a second size; and a bezel mounted on the cover base for securing the adapter and LCD panel therebetween.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 7 wherein the adapter, in the first orientation, includes a frame portion covering an inactive portion of the LCD panel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 8 wherein the bezel is mounted in abuttment with the frame portion of the adapter.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 7 wherein the cover base includes a plurality of tabs extending inwardly from opposite sides thereof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 10 wherein the adapter includes a plurality of tabs extending outwardly from opposite side edges thereof.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 11 wherein the tabs of the adapter slidably engage the tabs of the cover.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 7 wherein the adapter includes a plurality of mounting points formed therein.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 13 wherein the mounting points include top mounting points and side mounting points.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
122 words
A computer system comprising: at least one microprocessor; at least one input coupled to provide input to the microprocessor; at least one mass storage coupled to the microprocessor; at least one display coupled to the microprocessor by a video controller; at least one memory coupled to provide storage to facilitate execution of computer programs by the microprocessor; a cover including a base; an invertible adapter, the adapter being mounted in the cover base in a first orientation for securing a first size LCD panel therein, and being mounted in the cover base in a second orientation, inverted from the first orientation, for securing a second size LCD panel therein; and a bezel mounted on the cover base for securing the adapter therebetween.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
122 words
A computer system comprising: at least one microprocessor; at least one input coupled to provide input to the microprocessor; at least one mass storage coupled to the microprocessor; at least one display coupled to the microprocessor by a video controller; at least one memory coupled to provide storage to facilitate execution of computer programs by the microprocessor; a cover including a base; an invertible adapter, the adapter being mounted in the cover base in a first orientation for securing a first size LCD panel therein, and being mounted in the cover base in a second orientation, inverted from the first orientation, for securing a second size LCD panel therein; and a bezel mounted on the cover base for securing the adapter therebetween.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system as defined in claim 15 wherein the adapter, in the first orientation, includes a frame portion in abuttment with the bezel.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system as defined in claim 16 wherein the adapter, in the second orientation, includes a frame portion adjacent the cover base.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
37 words
The system as defined in claim 15 wherein a plurality of inwardly extending tabs on the cover base slidably engage a plurality of outwardly extending tabs on the adapter for securing the adapter in the cover base.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
86 words
A method of securing various size LCD panels in a computer cover base comprising the steps of: mounting an LCD panel in an invertible adapter; inserting the adapter in the cover base in a first orientation when the LCD panel is of a first size; inserting the adapter in the cover base in a second orientation, inverted from the first orientation, when the LCD panel is of a second size; and mounting a bezel on the cover base for securing the adapter and LCD panel therebetween.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
86 words
A method of securing various size LCD panels in a computer cover base comprising the steps of: mounting an LCD panel in an invertible adapter; inserting the adapter in the cover base in a first orientation when the LCD panel is of a first size; inserting the adapter in the cover base in a second orientation, inverted from the first orientation, when the LCD panel is of a second size; and mounting a bezel on the cover base for securing the adapter and LCD panel therebetween.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method as defined in claim 19 wherein the step of inserting the adapter in the cover base comprises the step of sliding the adapter relative to the cover base so that tabs on the adapter engage tabs on the cover base.
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