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Sliding display apparatus

Patent 7107084 Issued on September 12, 2006. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject August 29, 2022. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Application

No. 10232127 filed on 08/29/2002

US Classes:

455/575.3, Foldable type455/575.4, Slidable type379/433.12, Slideable mechanism379/433.13, Rotatable mechanism (e.g., hinge)361/681, Including display support345/87, Liquid crystal display elements (LCD)220/812, Slidable along parallel guides (e.g., slots or rails)455/553.1, Radiotelephone having plural transceivers (e.g., for analog and digital, trunking and cellular, etc.)361/680Including keyboard support

Examiners

Primary: Vo, Nguyen

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Foreign Patent References

  • 1 009 104 EP 06/01/2000
  • 06-324759 JP 11/01/1994
  • 10-055227 JP 02/01/1998
  • 11-161367 JP 06/01/1999

International Class

H04B 1/38

Abstract

A sliding display apparatus is described. The apparatus includes a base and a cover. The cover substantially covers the base in a closed position. A first edge of the cover is slideably coupled to the base and the cover is also coupled to the base by one or more links. Each of the links have a first pivot in a first axis and a second pivot in a second axis. The first axis, the second axis and the first edge of the cover are substantially parallel. The first axis is located in the base, the second axis is located in the cover. The first pivot can also include a tensioner that applies tension to the first pivot of each one of the links.

Other References

  • Brandenbert, et al., “Physical Configuration Of A Handheld Electronic Communication Device”, Provisional Application Filed Dec. 20, 1999, U.S. Appl. No. 60/172,675.
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