Retractable and interchangeable control panel for electronic or like devices

- RGB Systems, Inc.
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Description

This invention is an ornamental design of an easy access retractable and interchangeable panel providing functions such as connectors, controls, power switches, and power plugs, for audiovisual equipments, computers, and other similar electronic devices.

This application is related to US Design Application number 29/143,311, filed on Jun. 11, 2001, entitled “Retractable and Interchangeable Control Panel for Electronic or Like Devices”.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a retractable and interchangeable control panel for electronic or like devices in an open position. The broken lines are to represent an environment only and form no part of the claimed design.

FIG. 2 is a top elevational view thereof of the retractable and interchangeable control panel for electronic or like devices in an open position. The broken lines are to represent an environment only and form no part of the claimed design.

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof of the retractable and interchangeable control panel for electronic or like devices in an open position. The broken lines are to represent an environment only and form no part of the claimed design.

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view thereof of the retractable and interchangeable control panel for electronic or like devices in an open position. The broken lines are to represent an environment only and form no part of the claimed design.

FIG. 5 is a top elevational view thereof of the retractable and interchangeable control panel for electronic or like devices in a closed position. The broken lines are to represent an environment only and form no part of the claimed design.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view thereof of the retractable and interchangeable control panel for electronic or like devices in a closed position. The broken lines are to represent an environment only and form no part of the claimed design.

FIG. 7 is a back elevational view thereof of the retractable and interchangeable control panel for electronic or like devices in a closed position. The broken lines are to represent an environment only and form no part of the claimed design; and,

FIG. 8 is a side elevational view thereof of the retractable and interchangeable control panel for electronic or like devices in a closed position. The broken lines are to represent an environment only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a retractable and interchangeable control panel for electronic or like devices, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D460736
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 11, 2001
Date of Patent: Jul 23, 2002
Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc. (Anaheim, CA)
Inventors: David Pincek (Huntington Beach, CA), Michael A. Fitzgerald (Long Beach, CA), Daniel E. Paano (Long Beach, CA)
Primary Examiner: Ted Shooman
Assistant Examiner: Selina Sikder
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: The Hecker Law Group
Application Number: 29/143,310
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