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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5294994 | Integrated computer assembly An computer assembly having an integral video display and processor subsystem in a single enclosure is described. The assembly contains an electrically conductive safety wall inside the enclosure which separates the interior of the enclosure into a high-v... | 03/15/1994 |
| 5257163 | Computer system having monitor with detachable module for providing diverse functionality A monitor is transformed into a predetermined type of digital computer system by attaching a personality module to the rear thereof. The module contains one or more circuit cards for imparting the desired personality to the system. The monitor includes an... | 10/26/1993 |
| 5247428 | Monolithic body type multifunctional computer with slide out keyboard and hidden disk drive The present invention relates to a novel design of a monolithic body computer, and particularly to the monolithic body computer construction which includes a computer main frame, peripheral extension interface, disk drive system and keyboard all assembled... | 09/21/1993 |
| 5192893 | Electromagnetic radiation shield for a video amplifier The disclosed invention relates to a video display system having a device for shielding electromagnetic radiation emitted from electrical wires which connect a video amplifier to a cathode ray tube. The device uses inexpensive unshielded wires which are r... | 03/09/1993 |
| 5187641 | Patient monitoring unit and care station A care management workstation unit which contains three basic elements. There is a cathode ray tube or CRT, a mount, and a system unit. The CRT is rotatably mounted on the mount. It is capable of any rotational position and is able to be balanced at all s... | 02/16/1993 |
| 5119271 | Projection-type television set In a projection-type television set, a screen (2) is provided in front opening part of a housing (1) and held by couplings of frames (30,31) and leaf springs (40,41) provided on ceiling (1a), bottom (1b) and side walls (1c) of the housing (1).... | 06/02/1992 |
| 5062609 | Combined keyboard storage, monitor support and document storage shelf apparatus A combined keyboard storage monitor support and document shelf which includes a keyboard storage apparatus for supporting a keyboard in combination with a storage shelf apparatus for supporting items in storage and for moving the supported items between a... | 11/05/1991 |
| 5053881 | Break away video board for a television chassis and method of manufacture A break away video drive circuit board initially manufactured as part of a signal board in the chassis of a television receiver. The chassis includes all receiver circuitry and includes just two circuit boards and a frame standard for all models in a tele... | 10/01/1991 |
| 5041944 | Unitary chassis and frame for television receivers A unitary chassis for an entire line of television receivers that permits all chassis components to be tested together. The chassis includes boards slidably mounted in a one piece plastic frame identical for all models. The chassis is easily assembled in ... | 08/20/1991 |
| 5023726 | Unitary chassis for television receivers with two circuit boards and method of manufacture A unitary chassis for a full line of television receivers that includes only two circuit boards that contain all receiver circuitry and components designed to facilitate more frequent and easier change from manufacturing one model to another in the line. ... | 06/11/1991 |
| 5021763 | Environment protected industrial microcomputer An environmentally sealed, EMI suppressed shock/vibration protected microcomputer workstation is provided by a sealed enclosure of stainless steel having a lower base portion for containing a dampened, spring suspension platform carrying the CPU and elect... | 06/04/1991 |
| 4976007 | Connecting device for portable computers A connecting device for portable computers includes: a housing unit with an open section formed at one side, a pivot opening, a bolt stud with a bolt hole formed therethrough and a blind screw hole respectively provided at another side of the housing unit... | 12/11/1990 |
| 4964017 | Adaptable housing for embedding of computer-controlled products An adaptable housing for a PC clone computer or the like includes easily removable front and rear panel sections and a cover, all of which are adapted to be conveniently drilled, punched, etc. for internal or external attachment of switches, connectors, a... | 10/16/1990 |
| 4910434 | Multifunctional enclosure for wiring board in display An enclosure for a video-amplifier printed wiring board (PWB) located in close proximity to, and substantially structurally separated from the cathode ray tube (CRT) connector base in a video display terminal (VDT). The enclosure combines the functions of... | 03/20/1990 |
| 4894748 | Control terminal for hazardous locations A control terminal for use in hazardous environments, or in environments which are deleterious to electronic devices is disclosed. The terminal is housed in an enclosure which is purged with clean dry air or inert gas and is maintained at a slight positiv... | 01/16/1990 |
| 4883376 | Data processing apparatus with CRT and printer A data processing apparatus provides excellent printing quality even though it employs an impact printer which is subject to mechanical vibrations during the typing operation. The apparatus comprises a highly rigid chassis frame for respectively supportin... | 11/28/1989 |
| 4873578 | Video circuit enclosure for attachment to a cathode ray tube A video circuit enclosure for housing a video circuit, such as a video amplifier circuit that is used to drive a cathode ray tube is disclosed. The video circuit enclosure includes a video box with an open face through which the cathode ray tube is insert... | 10/10/1989 |
| 4846536 | Portable apparatus A hinge mechanism is disclosed which couples the flat-panel display of a portable apparatus to the housing of the apparatus. The flat-panel display can be folded upon the housing, and the apparatus looks like an attache case. The hinge mechanism has a tor... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4847602 | Explosion-protected computer terminal A computer terminal including a cathode ray tube display in an explosion-protected electrically grounded enclosure. The front wall of the enclosure is formed by a hermetically sealed keypanel having an electrically conductive window located opposite the d... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4769634 | Tilt apparatus for cathode ray tube display An apparatus provides a user-adjustable viewing angle for a cathode ray tube (CRT) display. The CRT may be rotated in either of two directions by depressing a control bar located along the front bezel of the display. Once set to the desired position, the ... | 09/06/1988 |
| 4769764 | Modular computer system with portable travel unit A computer system comprises a generally U-shaped base unit (10) and a generally-rectangular travel unit (12) which mates with the base unit, between the legs (34, 36) of the "U". The portable unit contains a complete computer system, including a flip-up m... | 09/06/1988 |
| 4755009 | Work station apparatus for word processing equipment A work station apparatus resembling a conventional flat top desk in which is housed a cathode ray tube (CRT) type computer display terminal unit, a central processing unit (CPU) usually including the disc drive, a keyboard unit and a printer unit. The CRT... | 07/05/1988 |
| 4734874 | Cordless computer assembly An expansion unit (24) that adds functions to a main computer unit (12) connects to it without cabling. The main unit (12) rests on the expansion unit, and electrical connections between the two units are thereby made automatically by complementary connec... | 03/29/1988 |
| 4716493 | Electronic instrument housing A housing for electronic and associated apparatus such as a computer monitor console, or the like, having a casing defing a chamber with a front end and a back end. The front end of the casing has an opening for mounting an electronic instrument, such as ... | 12/29/1987 |
| 4651256 | Escutcheon and mask mounting structure for a cathode ray tube A mask and an escutcheon are constructed as separate parts. The mounting section where the mask is attached to an internal chassis is formed with an elongated opening or notch for slidably receiving a mounting screw, so that the mounted position of the ma... | 03/17/1987 |
| 4644408 | Television receiver having multi-purpose chassis frame The television cabinet comprises of a cabinet front, a back cover and a chassis frame. When the back cover is secured to the cabinet front with the chassis frame interposed therebetween, the members define an enclosure for housing the picture tube and the... | 02/17/1987 |
| 4628408 | Input device An input device for use in a display unit such as a CRT includes a lower electrode of an electrically conductive material and having a plurality of apertures therein, a resilient insulating base superimposed on the lower electrode and having a plurality o... | 12/09/1986 |
| 4616218 | Adjustable CRT display A CRT data display comprises a display head of significant weight which may be moved vertically with the aid of constant force springs and which may be tilted to adjust the position of the CRT for operator comfort. The display may be rotated about a verti... | 10/07/1986 |
| 4590540 | Circuit board mounting arrangement A mounting arrangement for a circuit board on the neck of a cathode ray tube includes a guide member formed in the cathode ray tube base. The guide member is formed to have a surface extending perpendicular to the tube longitudinal axis. The circuit board... | 05/20/1986 |
| 4532513 | Aircraft navigation computer display In order to provide an aircraft navigation computer display unit for use in an aircraft with limited cockpit panel space, the display unit is provided with a housing configured in a rectangular cross-section and includes a cathode ray tube assembly secure... | 07/30/1985 |
| 4496200 | Desk top keyboard display terminal with an articulated keyboard A desk top keyboard display terminal includes a keyboard which may be latched to the front of the terminal or articulated over the edge of a desk to a level convenient for a typist.... | 01/29/1985 |
| 4496943 | Portable information display A portable information display system, corresponding generally to a computer "terminal", employs a compact embodiment of a size to fit under a typical airline seat. Subassemblies including a modem, a power supply, a cathode ray tube, a protocol convertor,... | 01/29/1985 |
| 4475164 | Electronic apparatus having television device This electronic apparatus has combined functions of an electronic calculator or the like and a television receiver, and is automatically shifted, at the start of the calculator function, to a vacant television channel for the display of calculator functio... | 10/02/1984 |
| 4402037 | Cathode-ray tube socket substrate A cathode-ray tube socket substrate, which is to be used by being attached to a cathode-ray tube in a color cathode-ray tube display unit such as a color television receiver and the like, is disclosed. The tube socket substrate comprises at least a cathod... | 08/30/1983 |
| 4388671 | Cathode ray tube display terminal having an enclosure for protection of a logic board A cathode ray tube display terminal includes a printed circuit logic board permanently mounted in a molded plastic enclosure assembly during "on the shelf" storage and shipment of the enclosure as a spare part and during normal operation of the CRT displa... | 06/14/1983 |
| 4313112 | Computer work station assembly and mounting apparatus therefor A computer work station assembly comprises a display having a viewing screen, a display actuator, and mounting apparatus for supporting copy material and at least the display with respect to a work surface such that the display actuator, the copy material... | 01/26/1982 |
| 4048669 | Television module support and carrier A television cabinet defines a cavity within which a CRT and associated circuitry are supported. The base portion of the cabinet defines three internal channels. A module support, formed of nonconductive material, defines three internal channels which sup... | 09/13/1977 |
| 3944892 | Small compact cathode ray oscilloscope assembly A cathode ray oscilloscope assembly adapted to be connected to a circuit for conveying electrical input signals and electrical power thereto, includes a cathode ray oscilloscope tube adapted to be connected to the input circuit to establish an electron be... | 03/16/1976 |
| 3940136 | Amusement device An amusement device, the subject matter herein, includes a support, which is particularly adapted for mounting on a floor. A hollow housing is secured to the support. The housing has a continuous bottom and side walls, and is open at its upper end. A tabl... | 02/24/1976 |
