US3972139A
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Device for displaying numbers
Assignee: Large Scale Readouts Inc
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Filing: 1974-10-21
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Granted: 1976-08-03
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Expires: 1994-10-21
Abstract
Abstract A number-displaying device wherein a light chamber of an external unit is sub-divided by units wedged therein into seven compartments in a figure eight array, such that by selectively energizing an appropriate combination of seven lights (one in each said compartment), any number from zero to nine is formed in the display area of the device.
Inventors
- 👤 John J. Slomkowski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:25
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F9/00; G09F9/30; G09F9/307
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
233 words
A display device using lights to form any number from zero to nine comprising a rectangular body having an identically sized top and bottom comparatively larger sized left and right sides, said top, bottom and left and right sides being arranged in cooperating facing relation to bound a light chamber, plural identical and interchangeable chamber-dividers each comprised of a springy metal held in said rectangular body under stress and having operative wedged positions against each other within said light chamber so as to sub-divide said light chamber into an open and unobstructed light conducting compartment comprising a first compartment adjacent said top, a second compartment adjacent said bottom, third and fourth compartments adjacent said left side, fifth and sixth compartments adjacent said right side, and a seventh compartment oriented horizontally of the medial portion of said light chamber, each said metallic chamber-divider having a medial panel and opposite angularly oriented side panels, said chamber-dividers located adjacent said top, bottom and sides being positioned with said medial panel of each held in clearance positions therefrom by said side panels to thereby form said compartments, and said medial seventh compartment being formed by two said chamber-dividers disposed in facing relation to each other, and seven lights each located in each one of said open and unobstructed seven compartments, whereby the energization of select combinations of said lights forms a number display in said light chamber.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
233 words
A display device using lights to form any number from zero to nine comprising a rectangular body having an identically sized top and bottom comparatively larger sized left and right sides, said top, bottom and left and right sides being arranged in cooperating facing relation to bound a light chamber, plural identical and interchangeable chamber-dividers each comprised of a springy metal held in said rectangular body under stress and having operative wedged positions against each other within said light chamber so as to sub-divide said light chamber into an open and unobstructed light conducting compartment comprising a first compartment adjacent said top, a second compartment adjacent said bottom, third and fourth compartments adjacent said left side, fifth and sixth compartments adjacent said right side, and a seventh compartment oriented horizontally of the medial portion of said light chamber, each said metallic chamber-divider having a medial panel and opposite angularly oriented side panels, said chamber-dividers located adjacent said top, bottom and sides being positioned with said medial panel of each held in clearance positions therefrom by said side panels to thereby form said compartments, and said medial seventh compartment being formed by two said chamber-dividers disposed in facing relation to each other, and seven lights each located in each one of said open and unobstructed seven compartments, whereby the energization of select combinations of said lights forms a number display in said light chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A display device as claimed in claim 1 including a cover having an operative position disposed over the opening of said light chamber and having rectangular opaque areas thereon in locations effective to confine the light rays from said lights to said compartments.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-08-03 | 1980-02-02 | 1980-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-03 | 1984-02-02 | 1984-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-03 | 1988-02-02 | 1988-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |