US6572012B1
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Transaction terminal having a protective cover assembly
Assignee: Hand Held Products Inc
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Filing: 2000-12-28
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Granted: 2003-06-03
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Expires: 2020-12-28
Abstract
Abstract A point of sale transaction terminal having a flat wall surface containing a signature capture pad and further includes electrical lead lines that surround the capture pad and carry signature related data to an x-y register or the like. A lower cover panel is placed upon a wall that surrounds the capture pad so that the panel physically covers the lead lines. The lower cover panel is secured to the wall surface by a relatively strong bonding material which provides a tight seal between the panel and the wall surface which prevents water and dirt from passing beneath the panel. An upper cover panel having a protective window that is mounted within a frame is placed in registration over the lower cover panel so that the window is centered over the capture pad. The upper cover panel is releasably secured to the lower cover panel by an adhesive so that the upper panel can be easily removed from the assembly and replaced in the event the protective window is worn or damaged.
Inventors
- 👤 Colleen P. Gannon
- 👤 Gerard F. Beckhusen
- 👤 Donna M. Fletcher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:46
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07G; G07G1/00; G07G1/0018; G07F; G07F7/00; G07F7/005; G07G1/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A point of sale transaction terminal that includes: signature capture pad having electrical lead lines extending about the periphery of the pad, said capture pad being mounted in a surface of the terminal housing, a first lower cover panel mounted upon said housing surface that surrounds the capture pad and covers said electrical lead lines, a bonding material for securing the lower cover panel to said housing surface to provide a moisture and dirt tight seal between the lower cover panel and said housing surface, a second upper cover panel containing a protective window mounted inside a frame, said frame being releasably secured to the top surface of the lower cover panel by an adhesive so that the protective window overlies the capture pad, and said protective window being fabricated of a resilient material so that a signature or any other indicia that is written on the window will be recorded upon the capture pad.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A point of sale transaction terminal that includes: signature capture pad having electrical lead lines extending about the periphery of the pad, said capture pad being mounted in a surface of the terminal housing, a first lower cover panel mounted upon said housing surface that surrounds the capture pad and covers said electrical lead lines, a bonding material for securing the lower cover panel to said housing surface to provide a moisture and dirt tight seal between the lower cover panel and said housing surface, a second upper cover panel containing a protective window mounted inside a frame, said frame being releasably secured to the top surface of the lower cover panel by an adhesive so that the protective window overlies the capture pad, and said protective window being fabricated of a resilient material so that a signature or any other indicia that is written on the window will be recorded upon the capture pad.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The transaction terminal of claim 1 wherein said lower cover panel includes a top surface having a coating thereon which has a low surface energy so that the upper cover panel is easily released from said lower cover panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The transaction terminal of claim 2 wherein the top surface of said lower cover panel is fabricated of a polypropylene.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The transaction terminal of claim 3 wherein said lower cover panel is fabricated of a paper material and the bonding material is coated upon the bottom surface of the panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The transaction terminal of claim 1 wherein the lower cover panel contains printed material on its top surface that is covered by said frame of the upper cover panel in assembly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The transaction terminal of claim 1 wherein said window is fabricated of a plastic material having high surface wear resistance.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The transaction terminal of claim 6 wherein said window is fabricated of a polycarbonate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The transaction terminal of claim 5 wherein said printed material contains a warning that is clearly discernable to the user when the upper cover panel is removed from the border panel.
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