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Wall or desk mounted data collection terminal
Assignee: Bull HN Information Systems Inc
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Filing: 1986-01-30
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Granted: 1990-02-20
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Expires: 2006-01-30
Abstract
Abstract A data entry terminal includes a front panel, a shroud and a base plate. The terminal may be assembled as a desk mounted unit or a wall mounted unit, depending upon the orientation of the front panel to the shroud and base plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Jay A. Kaplan
- 👤 Peter Place
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 03:38
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B19/00; A47B19/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A data entry terminal for wall mounting or desk mounting which comprises: base plate means for mounting a first plurality of electronic circuit components; shroud means coupled to said base plate means having a first side and a second side wherein said first side has a small thickness dimension and said second side has a large thickness dimension, said first side being opposite to said second side; and front panel means fastened to said shroud means and having a plurality of openings for mounting input/output equipment, wherein said front panel means is mounted to said shroud means in a first orientation with said first side to the front of said terminal to facilitate access to said input/output equipment for said desk mounting and mounted in a second orientation with said first side to the top of said terminal to facilitate access to said input/output equipment for said wall mounting.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A data entry terminal for wall mounting or desk mounting which comprises: base plate means for mounting a first plurality of electronic circuit components; shroud means coupled to said base plate means having a first side and a second side wherein said first side has a small thickness dimension and said second side has a large thickness dimension, said first side being opposite to said second side; and front panel means fastened to said shroud means and having a plurality of openings for mounting input/output equipment, wherein said front panel means is mounted to said shroud means in a first orientation with said first side to the front of said terminal to facilitate access to said input/output equipment for said desk mounting and mounted in a second orientation with said first side to the top of said terminal to facilitate access to said input/output equipment for said wall mounting.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The terminal of claim 1 wherein said first orientation is rotated 180 degrees from said second orientation.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-02-19 | 1993-08-21 | 1994-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-02-19 | 1997-08-21 | 1998-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-02-19 | 2001-08-21 | 2002-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |