Removable Display Patents (Class 361/679.29)
  • Publication number: 20090201637
    Abstract: Disclosed is an assembly to hold the angular position of a display panel relative to the bag front to which it is pivotally attached. The display panel is attached to the bag so it can pivot flat against the bag front or away from the bag into the line of sight of the computer operator/bag wearer. The display back and bag front have holders meant to match the ends of a prop bar which extends between the two. There are three embodiments; 1) a rigid bar between the two holders, 2) a semi-rigid bar held pivotally with the first holder and the opposite bar end sliding through the second holder with friction to hold the display panel position, 3) a rigid bar held pivotally with a first holder having a hinge with friction to hold the display panel position and the opposite bar end sliding along the second holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventor: Charles A. Daley, III
  • Patent number: 7570160
    Abstract: A portable computer and a method of controlling the same that can secure safety of circuit and system by interrupting or providing an output of power and/or image signal supplied to a display panel in accordance with results of sensing an operation of a locking unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyung-jun Kim, Yong-duck Kim, Hong-kil Park, Tae-yoon Kim
  • Patent number: 7567431
    Abstract: A mailing machine is provided with a removable control panel device that is repositionable thereby enabling the operator to position the control panel device to face in different directions with respect to the mailing machine. The repositioning of the control panel device allows an operator to clearly view a display on the device from any work area of the mailing machine. For example, if an operator is standing near an input end of the mailing machine, the control panel device can be rotated such that it can be viewed by the operator while standing near the input end of the mailing machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Pitney Bowes Inc.
    Inventors: David H. Brooks, Jr., Ania Mastriano, Howard M. Stevens, Kenneth A. Schulz
  • Patent number: 7545629
    Abstract: A method for assembling a display for an information handling system (IHS) including the steps of providing a bracket on a display wherein the bracket has at least two guides. The display is positioned in proximity to a back cover, wherein a first guide is aligned with a first receiving portion of the back cover. A front cover is positioned in proximity to the display, wherein a second receiving portion of the front cover is aligned with a second guide. A first fastener is actuated causing the first guide to engage the first receiving portion and the second guide to engage the second receiving portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: John Albert Bauer, Jr., Jeremy Osborne
  • Publication number: 20090141439
    Abstract: A portable computer system is provided having a base unit and a detachable display unit. The display unit can be attached to and supported by the base unit in a landscape orientation or a portrait orientation via one or more connectors provided on two different sides of the display unit. The base unit may include support pins providing physical support to the display unit. Alternatively, the base unit may include a support arm which attaches to and slides within a slot extending along two sides of the display unit, such that the display unit can be moved between landscape and portrait orientations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventor: George Moser
  • Patent number: 7540806
    Abstract: A releasable mounting system that includes a mounting assembly and a release assembly attached to a display assembly. The mounting assembly includes a hub assembly having spokes that connect a wheel to the hub, which is mounted to a trunnion. At the intersections of the spokes and wheel are protrusions adapted to mate with corresponding detents arranged radially about the trunnion and formed in a plate against which the hub assembly is positioned. The release assembly includes a release attached to a release plate, the release being movable relative to the plate. A channel formed in the release receives the hub assembly and a hook portion on the release holds the hub assembly in the release until movement of the release causes it to release the hub assembly. The display is pivotable about the trunnion in fixed stops defined by the detents and is also releasable by operating the release.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: WMS Gaming Inc.
    Inventor: Gregory J. Tastad