US6152550A
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Protective sheet mount structure for display
Assignee: Panasonic Holdings Corp
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Filing: 1999-01-20
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Granted: 2000-11-28
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Expires: 2019-01-20
Abstract
Abstract A protective sheet mount structure for a display is provided which may be employed in electronic cash registers. The structure includes a frame mount formed on a frame of a display around an opening through which a display screen is exposed, a protective sheet covering the display screen, and a sheet mount frame fitted in the frame mount detachably to retain the protective sheet on the frame of the display.
Inventors
- 👤 Masahiro Yamaguchi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 22:26
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07G; G07G1/00; G07G1/0018
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A display apparatus comprising: a casing having an opening formed therein; a touch sensitive display installed in said casing with a touch screen exposed through the opening; a frame mount provided on the casing around the opening; a protective sheet covering the touch screen; and a sheet mount frame fitted in said frame mount detachably to retain said protective sheet on said casing; wherein said opening is of a rectangular shape; wherein the frame mount is provided around right and left side portions and a lower portion of the opening and has recesses formed in right and left portions and a lower portion of said frame mount; and wherein said sheet mount frame is of a rectangular shape and has a slip-on rib formed on an upper edge thereof and protrusions formed on right and left side portions and a lower portion, the slip-on rib being fit on an upper edge of the opening of said casing, the protrusions engaging the recesses of said frame mount to install said sheet mount frame on said frame mount.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A display apparatus comprising: a casing having an opening formed therein; a touch sensitive display installed in said casing with a touch screen exposed through the opening; a frame mount provided on the casing around the opening; a protective sheet covering the touch screen; and a sheet mount frame fitted in said frame mount detachably to retain said protective sheet on said casing; wherein said opening is of a rectangular shape; wherein the frame mount is provided around right and left side portions and a lower portion of the opening and has recesses formed in right and left portions and a lower portion of said frame mount; and wherein said sheet mount frame is of a rectangular shape and has a slip-on rib formed on an upper edge thereof and protrusions formed on right and left side portions and a lower portion, the slip-on rib being fit on an upper edge of the opening of said casing, the protrusions engaging the recesses of said frame mount to install said sheet mount frame on said frame mount.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
108 words
A display apparatus comprising: a casing having an opening formed therein; a touch sensitive display installed in said casing with a touch screen exposed through the opening; a frame mount provided on the casing around the opening; a protective sheet covering the touch screen; a sheet mount frame fitted in said frame mount detachably to retain said protective sheet on said casing; a sealing member disposed between said casing and said sheet mount frame around the opening; a drain groove formed in said frame mount around the opening outside said sealing member; and a drain hole formed in the drain groove for draining water entering the drain groove.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
108 words
A display apparatus comprising: a casing having an opening formed therein; a touch sensitive display installed in said casing with a touch screen exposed through the opening; a frame mount provided on the casing around the opening; a protective sheet covering the touch screen; a sheet mount frame fitted in said frame mount detachably to retain said protective sheet on said casing; a sealing member disposed between said casing and said sheet mount frame around the opening; a drain groove formed in said frame mount around the opening outside said sealing member; and a drain hole formed in the drain groove for draining water entering the drain groove.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
141 words
A display apparatus comprising: a casing having an opening formed therein; a touch sensitive display installed in said casing with a touch screen exposed through the opening; a frame mount provided on the casing around the opening; a protective sheet covering the touch screen; a sheet mount frame fitted in said frame mount detachably to retain said protective sheet on said casing; and a sealing member disposed between said casing and said sheet mount frame around the opening; wherein the opening of said casing is of a rectangular shape, and further comprising right and left drain grooves extending along right and left sides of the opening, a lower drain groove extending along a lower portion of the opening, leading to the right and left drain grooves, and right and left drain holes formed in the right and left drain grooves, respectively.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
141 words
A display apparatus comprising: a casing having an opening formed therein; a touch sensitive display installed in said casing with a touch screen exposed through the opening; a frame mount provided on the casing around the opening; a protective sheet covering the touch screen; a sheet mount frame fitted in said frame mount detachably to retain said protective sheet on said casing; and a sealing member disposed between said casing and said sheet mount frame around the opening; wherein the opening of said casing is of a rectangular shape, and further comprising right and left drain grooves extending along right and left sides of the opening, a lower drain groove extending along a lower portion of the opening, leading to the right and left drain grooves, and right and left drain holes formed in the right and left drain grooves, respectively.
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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) | 2003-11-28 | 2004-05-29 | 2004-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-11-28 | 2008-05-29 | 2008-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-11-28 | 2012-05-29 | 2012-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |