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Computer system indicator panel with exposed indicator edge

US7474229B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 2006
Grant dateJan 6, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/1494
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A computer system comprising a computer chassis supporting at least one electronic component, the computer chassis having a volume and at least one interactive surface; an indicator panel supported by the computer chassis and coupled to the electronic component, the indicator panel having a display and an outer edge; wherein the indicator panel comprises a first position wherein the indicator panel is received within an aperture in the interactive surface, the indicator panel and the display are disposed within the chassis volume, and the outer edge is exposed and indicates a condition of the electronic component.

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