Multi-function remote control with pushbuttons in overlay region

- Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front, bottom and right side perspective view of a multi-function remote control with pushbuttons in overlay region showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a rear elevation view thereof.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D263466 March 23, 1982 Hiraki
D285668 September 16, 1986 Tanaka et al.
D300530 April 4, 1989 Stagnitta
D328902 August 25, 1992 Lee
Other references
  • Scientific-Atlanta Broadband Communications Division Model 8550-275 Programmable Remote Control, dated Oct. 1986. Scientific-Atlanta Broadband Communications Business Division Model 8550-375 Complete Remote Control, dated about 1987. Scientific-Atlanta Broadband Communications Group Addressable Set-Top Terminal Series 8580 with remote control, dated 1990. Scientific-Atlanta Broadband Communications Group Set-Top Terminal with Volume Control Model 8540 with remote control, dated 1991. Scientific-Atlanta Broadband Communications Group Addressable Set-Top Terminal with On-Screen Display Model 8600 with remote control, dated 1991. Scientific-Atlanta cd-x remote control, dated 1991. Pioneer SmartRemote.TM. programmable remote control (BR-100), date unknown, but believed to be before May 1, 1991. Tocom 5507 remote control, date unknown, but believed to be before May 1, 1991. Philips remote control, date unknown, but believed to be before May 1, 1991. Jerrold Communications TVRC remote control, date unknown, but believed to be before May 1, 1991. Magnavox remote control, date unknown, but believed to be before May 1, 1991. Silitek Corporation Universal Remote Controller, date unknown, but believed to be before May 1, 1991. JVC Remote Control Unit RM-C687, date unknown, but believed to be before May 1, 1991.
Patent History
Patent number: D359737
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 7, 1993
Date of Patent: Jun 27, 1995
Assignee: Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. (Norcross, GA)
Inventors: Jeffrey A. Madill (Acworth, GA), William J. Saunders (Lithonia, GA)
Primary Examiner: Theodore M. Shooman
Law Firm: Jones & Askew
Application Number: 0/12,654
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Remote Control (D14/218)