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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8125576 | Display device comprising a housing and a picture display unit A display device, suitable for e.g. a TV set or a monitor, comprises a housing and a picture display unit, particularly a picture tube. The housing has a window, and the picture display unit, which is surrounded by the housing, has a front face that is oriented para... | 02/28/2012 |
| 7808563 | Flat panel TV screen frame system A frame is attached to a wall mountable flat panel TV screen by connector structure. The frame enhances the appearance of the flat panel TV screen. An electronic component receptacle is connectable to the frame to hold modular electronic components employed in assoc... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7419266 | Projector A projector includes a laser beam source that outputs a laser beam and modulates the laser beam in a beam form based on an image signal, a scanning unit that scans the laser beam output by the laser beam source at least in one-dimensional direction, a scan driving u... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7393107 | Rear-type projector A projector includes a laser beam source that outputs a laser beam and modulates the laser beam in a beam form based on an image signal, a scanning unit that scans the laser beam output by the laser beam source at least in one-dimensional direction, a scan driving u... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7315334 | Controlling viewing distance to a television receiver A child is encouraged not to sit close to the screen of television receiver. A base unit on the television receiver has a proximity detector that senses whether the child is within a preset range forward of the television receiver. In response to a range violation, ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7312836 | Television display cover A television display cover for covering the screen of a plasma or LCD screen when the television is not in use. The cover can be converted from existing frames, framed art, or mirrors already contained in a users' home or wall or panel for attachment of the display ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7295370 | Projection television and manufacturing method thereof A projection television including: a screen having a plurality of image-forming sheets and an anti-dust film having a first side disposed between the image-forming sheets and a second side disposed at a front of the screen, and being detachable from the screen. ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7289167 | Television tuner including distribution connectors A metal frame body has first to fourth side plates and is divided, by a shield plate provided in the metal frame body, into a first compartment area near the first side plate and a second compartment area near the second side plate. A distributor is arranged in the ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7268836 | Television tuner device generating intermediate-frequency signal free from harmonic interference of reference signal A television tuner device includes a metal frame, including a shielding plate which separates the space defined by the metal frame into a first chamber at a first side plate and a second chamber at a second side plate opposite to the first side plate; a distribution... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7139041 | Display apparatus A display apparatus is provided that includes: a display part including a panel with an effective face on which a picture is displayed, and a supporting face extending along a circumference of the effective face; a rear cover provided at the rear of the panel and su... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7120011 | Flat type image display device There are provided a bracket 3 that has a frame section 11 integrally formed by a transparent material, an apparatus mounting section 12 disposed in an inner peripheral edge of the frame section, and parts fixing sections 13, 13, . . . di... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7070837 | Screen protector A plastic film screen protector that prevents interference patterns from arising when the film touches the screen is described. The advantages are accomplished by the film having a slightly roughened surface so that the majority of the film facing an electronic devi... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7023499 | Television receiver with motion sensor A flat screen television set which is equipped with electronic sensors which activate a servo-motor or the like to move the screen in response to the presence and movement of a viewer. The television screen is mounted for swivel movement and is capable of movement t... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7006167 | Fixing structure for an LCD panel An LCD panel fixing structure for fixing and holding an LCD panel has a first holding member, which holds the LCD panel and a second holding member, which holds the LCD panel, the LCD panel being housed, fixed, and held between the first and second holding members, ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6972751 | Lid-mounted monitor A lid-mounted monitor includes a touch panel mounted on a screen of a liquid crystal display, for inputting information when touched, a lid mountably and dismountably disposed on the touch panel, the lid including a small window formed therein, by way of which the s... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6967635 | Computer monitor screen A computer monitor screen has a screen lens, a connection seat having an upper rack and a lower groove, a pair of hanging mounts, and a plurality of fastening devices. The screen lens has a plurality of through holes. The connection seat further has a plurality of t... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6927696 | Viewing distance safety system A viewing distance safety system, utilizing a viewing distance safety device having two ultrasonic sensor modules at a particular angle to each other to achieve a wide field of view, and includes an adjustable, user selected, distance threshold setting that activate... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6873374 | Shielding apparatus of projection television A shielding apparatus of projection television is disclosed. A metal shield casing made of metal plate members shields an optical block and a circuit block. Metal plate printed board holding sections are connected to the metal shield casing detachably at predetermin... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6850287 | System for dissipating electrical charge from a cabinet of an electronic apparatus A TV receiver having a metal front cabinet is provided with a discharge path between the front cabinet and a ground portion of the TV receiver. The discharge path includes a series circuit in which a discharge tube is connected in series to a parallel circuit of a f... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6847404 | Video display protection circuit An apparatus and a method for protecting a video display device, having an anode and a cathode, against excessive beam current conditions. In particular, the present invention protects the video display device against zero-biasing of the device, wherein the cathode ... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6819039 | Glass funnel for projection cathode ray tube with integrally formed pad portions Pad portions are respectively integrally protruded to be formed on an outer surface of a substantially funnel-shaped sidewall portion of the glass funnel for projection. A ridgeline for a reference end face formed on the pad portion comprises a first curved portion ... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6750922 | Screen protector A frameless substantially transparent protector screen for disposition recessed in an opening in the housing on an electronic device with the protector screen spaced from a video display screen in the device. The protector is removably secured to the frame by releas... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6731498 | Fixing device for optical protection lens of liquid crystal display monitor A fixing device includes a pressing block, and a bonding block pivotally mounted on the pressing block. The optical protection lens is closely sandwiched between the pressing block and the bonding block rigidly and stably. Thus, the optical protection lens can be mo... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6693679 | Monitor front case with gate landings A monitor front case with gate landings is disclosed. Each of the gate landings is formed on the CRT seating surface of the front case at a position around each gate flash remaining on the case due to a gate of an injection mold. Each gate landing is depr... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6575581 | Image projection method and image projector An image projection method for projecting laser beams and an image projector that projects laser beams are adapted to shut down the laser beams instantaneously when an obstacle intruding into the projection area of the laser beams is detected. A detection... | 06/10/2003 |
| 6469685 | Display panel filter and method of making the same The present invention provides a device in the form of a single filter which is useable in conjunction with a plasma display panel and which functions to reduce reflection after assembly to acceptable levels, to increase contrast enhancement ratios, to re... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6392614 | Contrast enhancement device for led arrays A contrast enhancement device for an LED display is achieved by providing rectangular wire screen of substantially the dimensions of the LED-bearing face of a module block LED array. The edges of the rectangular wire screen are ultrasonically welded to th... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6323592 | Cathode ray tube and method of manufacturing conductive antireflection film Disclosed is a conductive antireflection film comprising a laminate structure consisting of a conductive layer and an insulating covering layer covering the surface of the conductive layer and a conductive member connected at one end to the conductive lay... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6229085 | Electromagnetic wave leakage attenuation filter A filter 2A(2C), which prevents the leakage of electromagnetic waves from a PDP 1, is provided with a filter base 11 in front of the PDP 1 and a grounded conductive mesh 12 which transmits light from the base 11 on the PDP 1 side. A light scattering layer... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6195135 | Thin video display with superluminescent or laser diodes A substantially flat television display comprises, in accordance with the present invention, a plurality of superluminescent or laser diodes which are mounted to a substrate or carrier for spacing in a planar array. A protective sheet covers the diodes an... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6188450 | Computer CRT cover A cover for a computer monitor is provided which permits storage of office materials in side flaps attached to the cover and which provides a support platforms for holding documents being examined by the user the invention also provides a shield piece whi... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6169588 | Panel for a color cathode ray tube In a panel for a color cathode ray tube, an at least 10% portion in a width direction of a seal edge surface of the panel is a roughened surface which satisfies: 5 μmࣘRzࣘ30 μm, 150 μmࣘSmࣘ500 μm, and 0.015ࣘRz /S | 01/02/2001 |
| 6151083 | Monitor filter A monitor filter includes a rectangular frame including a first cover and a second cover engaged with the first cover, the first and second covers being of identical structure, each of the first and second covers having two upper corners formed with a sem... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6137548 | Mounting structure of protecting panel for an image device and mounting method thereof A mounting structure for a display device which includes a frame on which a screen is held includes a protecting panel disposed at the front side of the screen, a substantially Z-form holding member having a holding portion for holding the peripheral edge... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6052119 | Image displaying device with time control function The present invention relates to an image displaying device which can control the usage of the image displaying device according to some predetermined time-related events. The image displaying device comprises a screen for displaying an image frame, an im... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6014185 | Structure for draining waterdrops for use in television receivers A picture tube housed in a cabinet is disposed above a circuit board provided inside the cabinet. The cabinet is provided on the rear surface thereof with a protective wall for preventing waterdrops adhering to the front surface of the picture tube from f... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5965974 | Cathode ray tube with heat-shrink band having high stress of yielding point and method of fabricating the same A heat-shrink band for a cathode ray tube (CRT) has a light weight, corrects the deformation of an object, such as a panel of a CRT due to the air pressure, effectively prevents implosion of the CRT, can suppress the color deviation, and in addition is ex... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5805201 | Device for automatically controlling a television An automatic control device is provided for automatically controlling a television. The automatic control device comprises a distance measuring portion (17) for measuring a distance between a screen of the television and a viewer watching the television, ... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5757117 | Cathode ray tube with conductive silicon adhesive In a cathode ray tube having an antistatic film 6 stuck to the front surface of a panel section 1 and a conductive tape 7 for grounding the end portion of the antistatic film 6 to the earth, a silicone adhesive 8 containing a conductive filler having an e... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5742360 | Display apparatus using an intermediate reinforcing frame A monitor case assembly includes a front case section to which a cathode ray tube is fixed; a rear case section fastened to the front case section; and an intermediate case section interposed between the front and rear sections for reenforcing the case an... | 04/21/1998 |
