Retractable and interchangeable access 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 equipment, computers, and other similar electronic devices.

This application is related to U.S. Design Application No. 29/143,310, filed Jun. 11, 2001, issued as U.S. Design Patent D473,525; U.S. Design Application No. 29/143,311, filed Jun. 11, 2001, issued as U.S. Design Patent No. D460,736; U.S. Design Patent Application No. 29/180,093, filed Apr. 18, 2003; U.S. Design Patent Application No. 29/180,095, filed Apr. 18, 2003; and U.S. Design Patent Application No. 29/180,094, filed Apr. 18, 2003, all entitled “Retractable and Interchangeable Control Panel for Electronic and Like Devices.”

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a retractable and interchangeable access panel for electronic or like devices in an open position, with left support brace in lower position.

FIG. 2 is a top elevational view thereof of the retractable and interchangeable access panel for electronic or like devices in an open position.

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof of the retractable and interchangeable access panel for electronic or like devices in an open position, with left support brace shown in lower position and right support brace shown in upper position.

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof of the retractable and interchangeable access panel for electronic or like devices in an open position, with left support brace in lower position.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a retractable and interchangeable access panel for electronic or like devices in a closed position, with left support brace in lower position.

FIG. 6 is a top elevational view thereof of the retractable and interchangeable access panel for electronic or like devices in a closed position.

FIG. 7 is a back elevational view thereof of the retractable and interchangeable access panel for electronic or like devices in an open position, with left support brace shown in lower position and right support brace shown in upper position.

FIG. 8 is a right side elevational view thereof of the retractable and interchangeable access panel for electronic or like devices in an open position, with right support brace in lower position.

FIG. 9 is a front side elevational view thereof of the retractable and interchangeable access panel for electronic or like devices in a closed position, with right and left support braces shown in lower position.

FIG. 10 is a left side elevational view thereof of the retractable and interchangeable access panel for electronic or like devices in a closed position, with left support brace in lower position.

FIG. 11 is a back side elevational view thereof of the retractable and interchangeable access panel for electronic or like devices in a closed position, with left support brace in lower position and right support brace in upper position; and,

FIG. 12 is a right side elevational view thereof of the retractable and interchageable access panel for electronic or like devices in a closed position, with right support brace in lower position.

Claims

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D537039
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 15, 2004
Date of Patent: Feb 20, 2007
Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc. (Anaheim, CA)
Inventor: David Pincek (Huntington Beach, CA)
Primary Examiner: Alan P. Douglas
Assistant Examiner: Rosemary K. Tarcza
Attorney: The Hecker Law Group, PLC
Application Number: 29/203,599
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