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US6032918A
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Multi-functional device for a display device
Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
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Filing: 1997-11-06
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Granted: 2000-03-07
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Expires: 2017-11-06
Abstract
Abstract An improved multi-functional stand that uses a swivel device and a hinge to allow a display unit to be adjusted in any angle relative to the stand. The stand has a speaker and has connections on a rear portion of the stand housing for both a power cable and a plurality of signal cables. The cables are connected to an interface circuit board and the power and image signals are then transferred to the main circuit board through a cable that runs through the stand and is inserted into the display device.
Inventors
- 👤 Chang-Ho Cho
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 22:40
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/1601; G06F1/1605; G06F2200/00; G06F2200/16; G06F2200/161; G06F2200/1612
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
267 words
A display device, comprising: a housing containing a monitor presenting varying visual images corresponding to video signals; an interface device having a first surface and a second surface that are both planar and oriented perpendicular to a center axis of said interface device, said interface device having a perforation along said center axis, a lip protruding below said first surface, and a connector attached along said second surface of said interface device to said housing; said connector comprising: a shaft attached along said second surface of said hinge unit; and a bracket forming a hinge around said shaft; said housing attached to and supported by said bracket to rotate about said shaft and swivel about said center axis of said interface device; a stand comprising: a base; said stand having a recess receptively accommodating said interface device to allow rotation of said housing; a boss attached to a center of said recess, having a duct, and a projection located at a distal end of said boss, said boss being insertable through said perforation in said interface device; a plurality of electrical connectors attached to an outer surface of said stand; a cable connected to said plurality of connectors, passing through said duct in said boss and transmitting the video signals to said monitor; and said perforation in said interface device accommodating said boss while said interface device is within said recess until said projection protrudes past said perforation, and interface device is able to rotate about said shaft to slidably engage said projection with a side of said interface device to secure said housing to said stand.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
267 words
A display device, comprising: a housing containing a monitor presenting varying visual images corresponding to video signals; an interface device having a first surface and a second surface that are both planar and oriented perpendicular to a center axis of said interface device, said interface device having a perforation along said center axis, a lip protruding below said first surface, and a connector attached along said second surface of said interface device to said housing; said connector comprising: a shaft attached along said second surface of said hinge unit; and a bracket forming a hinge around said shaft; said housing attached to and supported by said bracket to rotate about said shaft and swivel about said center axis of said interface device; a stand comprising: a base; said stand having a recess receptively accommodating said interface device to allow rotation of said housing; a boss attached to a center of said recess, having a duct, and a projection located at a distal end of said boss, said boss being insertable through said perforation in said interface device; a plurality of electrical connectors attached to an outer surface of said stand; a cable connected to said plurality of connectors, passing through said duct in said boss and transmitting the video signals to said monitor; and said perforation in said interface device accommodating said boss while said interface device is within said recess until said projection protrudes past said perforation, and interface device is able to rotate about said shaft to slidably engage said projection with a side of said interface device to secure said housing to said stand.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The display device of claim 1, with said at least one projection having a perforation in a direction perpendicular to said base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The display device of claim 1, with said at least one projection comprised of two diamietrically opposed projections.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The display device of claim 1, further comprising: said interface device being rotatable through at least 320 degrees; and a plurality of semi circumferential ribs attached along an inner surface of said recess providing a retarding force on the rotation of said interface device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The display device of claim 1, further comprised of said stand having a built in microphone connector and a built in headphone connector.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The display device of claim 1, further comprised said electrical connectors being on said outer surface of said stand and inside a second recess.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The display device of claim 1, further comprised of said stand having at least one speaker built into said stand.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
The monitor of claim 1, further comprising: a connector cover attachable to said outer surface of said stand over said electrical connectors; and a interface device cover attachable on said second surface of said interface device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
224 words
A display device, comprising: a housing containing a monitor presenting varying visual images corresponding to video signals; an interface device having a first surface and a second surface that are both planar and oriented perpendicular to a center axis of said interface device, said interface device having a perforation along said center axis, a lip protruding below said first surface, and a shaft attached along said second surface of said interface device, said shaft having a bracket attached to said housing; a stand comprising: a base; said stand having a recess receptively accommodating said interface device to allow rotation of said housing; a boss attached to a center of said recess, having a duct, and a projection located at a distal end of said boss, said boss being insertable through said perforation in said interface device; a plurality of electrical connectors attached to an outer surface of said stand; a cable connected to said plurality of connectors, passing through said duct in said boss and transmitting the video signals to said monitor; and said perforation in said interface device accommodating said boss while said interface device is within said recess until said projection protrudes past said perforation, said interface device then rotates about said shaft to slidably engage said projection with a side of said interface device to secure said housing to said stand.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
224 words
A display device, comprising: a housing containing a monitor presenting varying visual images corresponding to video signals; an interface device having a first surface and a second surface that are both planar and oriented perpendicular to a center axis of said interface device, said interface device having a perforation along said center axis, a lip protruding below said first surface, and a shaft attached along said second surface of said interface device, said shaft having a bracket attached to said housing; a stand comprising: a base; said stand having a recess receptively accommodating said interface device to allow rotation of said housing; a boss attached to a center of said recess, having a duct, and a projection located at a distal end of said boss, said boss being insertable through said perforation in said interface device; a plurality of electrical connectors attached to an outer surface of said stand; a cable connected to said plurality of connectors, passing through said duct in said boss and transmitting the video signals to said monitor; and said perforation in said interface device accommodating said boss while said interface device is within said recess until said projection protrudes past said perforation, said interface device then rotates about said shaft to slidably engage said projection with a side of said interface device to secure said housing to said stand.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The display device of claim 9, with said at least one projection having a perforation in a direction perpendicular to said base.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The display device of claim 9, with said at least one projection comprised of two diametrically opposed projections.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
40 words
The display device of claim 9, further comprising: said interface device being rotatable through at least 320 degrees; and a plurality of semi circumferential ribs along said inner surface providing a retarding force on the rotation of said interface device.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
The display device of claim 9, further comprised of said stand having a microphone connector and a headphone connector built in.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
The display device of claim 9, further comprised said electrical connectors being on said outer surface of said stand and inside a second recess.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
The display device of claim 9, further comprised of said stand having at least one speaker built into said stand.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
34 words
The display device of claim 9, further comprising: a connector cover attachable to said outer surface of said electrical connectors; and a interface device cover attachable on said second surface of said interface device.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
221 words
A display device, comprising: a housing containing a monitor presenting varying visual images corresponding to video signals; an interface device having a first surface and a second surface that are both planar and oriented perpendicular to a center axis of said interface device, said interface device having a perforation along said center axis, a lip protruding below said first surface, and a shaft attached along said second surface of said interface device, said shaft having a bracket attached to said housing; a stand comprising: a base; a recess receptively accommodating said interface device to allow rotation of said housing; a boss attached to a center of said recess, having a duct, and a projection located at a distal end of said boss, said boss being insertable through said perforation in said interface device; a plurality of electrical connectors attached to an outer surface of said stand; a cable connected to said plurality of connectors, passing through said duct in said boss and transmitting the video signals to said monitor; and said perforation in said interface device accommodating said boss while said interface device is within said recess until said projection protrudes past said perforation, said interface device then rotates about said shaft to slidably engage said projection with a side of said interface device to secure said housing to said stand.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
221 words
A display device, comprising: a housing containing a monitor presenting varying visual images corresponding to video signals; an interface device having a first surface and a second surface that are both planar and oriented perpendicular to a center axis of said interface device, said interface device having a perforation along said center axis, a lip protruding below said first surface, and a shaft attached along said second surface of said interface device, said shaft having a bracket attached to said housing; a stand comprising: a base; a recess receptively accommodating said interface device to allow rotation of said housing; a boss attached to a center of said recess, having a duct, and a projection located at a distal end of said boss, said boss being insertable through said perforation in said interface device; a plurality of electrical connectors attached to an outer surface of said stand; a cable connected to said plurality of connectors, passing through said duct in said boss and transmitting the video signals to said monitor; and said perforation in said interface device accommodating said boss while said interface device is within said recess until said projection protrudes past said perforation, said interface device then rotates about said shaft to slidably engage said projection with a side of said interface device to secure said housing to said stand.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
The display device of claim 17, with said at least one projection having a perforation in a direction perpendicular to said base.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
18 words
The display device of claim 17, with said at least one projection comprised of two diametrically opposed projections.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
44 words
The display device of claim 17, further comprising: said interface device being rotatable through at least 320 degrees; and a plurality of semi circumferential ribs attached along an inner surface of said recess providing a retarding force on the rotation of said interface device.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
22 words
The display device of claim 17, further comprised of said stand having both a microphone connector and a headphone connector built in.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
22 words
The display device of claim 17, further comprised of said electrical connectors being mounted on said said stand inside a second recess.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
37 words
The display device of claim 17, further comprising: a connector cover attachable to said outer surface of said stand over said electrical connectors; and a interface device cover attachable on said second surface of said interface device.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
186 words
A display device, comprising: a housing forming a frame having a plurality of sides disposed to embrace a monitor presenting varying visual images corresponding to video signals; an interface device having a first surface and a second surface oriented perpendicular to a center axis of said interface device, and a connector attached along said second surface of said interface device to said housing; said connector comprising: a shaft attached along said second surface of said interface device; and a bracket rotatably attached to said shaft; a stand having a first and upper extremity forming a base, a second extremity providing a cylindrical recess conformingly shaped to receive and retentively mating with said interface device while accommodating swiveling of said interface device and said connector relative to said base, a body defining an exterior surface extending between said base and said second extremity, and a opening forming edges within said exterior body; and a cover enclosing said opening while retentively engaging said edges; said housing being attachable to said bracket and rotatable about said shaft while experiencing said swiveling about said center axis of said interface device.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
186 words
A display device, comprising: a housing forming a frame having a plurality of sides disposed to embrace a monitor presenting varying visual images corresponding to video signals; an interface device having a first surface and a second surface oriented perpendicular to a center axis of said interface device, and a connector attached along said second surface of said interface device to said housing; said connector comprising: a shaft attached along said second surface of said interface device; and a bracket rotatably attached to said shaft; a stand having a first and upper extremity forming a base, a second extremity providing a cylindrical recess conformingly shaped to receive and retentively mating with said interface device while accommodating swiveling of said interface device and said connector relative to said base, a body defining an exterior surface extending between said base and said second extremity, and a opening forming edges within said exterior body; and a cover enclosing said opening while retentively engaging said edges; said housing being attachable to said bracket and rotatable about said shaft while experiencing said swiveling about said center axis of said interface device.
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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) | 2003-03-07 | 2003-09-06 | 2004-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-03-07 | 2007-09-06 | 2008-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-03-07 | 2011-09-06 | 2012-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |