Data input unit for a sewing machine with a touch entry pad

Description

FIG. 1 is a front, top and right side perspective view of a data input unit for a sewing machine with a touch entry pad showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front, top and right side perspective view thereof, with the liquid crystal indicator in a raised condition;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a front, top and right side perspective view of a data input unit for a sewing machine with a touch entry pad showing a second embodiment of our new design wherein the sole difference resides in the top rear portion thereof; and

FIG. 10 is a front, top and right side perspective view of FIG. 9 with the liquid crystal indicator and adjacent cover in a raised condition;

FIG. 11 is a front, top and right side perspective view of the data input unit for a sewing machine with a touch entry pad showing a third embodiment of our new design; wherein the sole difference resides in the top, rear portion thereof; and

FIG. 12 is a front, top and right side perspective view of FIG. 11, with the liquid crystal indicator and adjacent cover in a raised condition.

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Patent History
Patent number: D303788
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 9, 1986
Date of Patent: Oct 3, 1989
Assignee: Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha (Tokyo)
Inventors: Nobuyuki Kondoh (Kamakura), Yoshinori Abe (Kamakura), Iwao Yamane (Nagoya)
Primary Examiner: Susan J. Lucas
Assistant Examiner: Freda S. Nunn
Law Firm: Sughrue, Mion, Zinn, Macpeak & Seas
Application Number: 6/883,809
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D14/100