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Monitor as a door

US8313072B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 27, 2008
Grant dateNov 20, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16M2200/068
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A multiple monitor array includes a support structure; a plurality of monitors supported by the support structure wherein at least one monitor serves as a door for accessing objects disposed behind the at least one monitor; a hinge structure interposed between the support structure and the at least one monitor allowing the at least one monitor serving as a door to pivot about the hinge structure; a releasable fastener configured to secure the at least one monitor serving as a door to the support structure; and an alignment mechanism configured to return the at least one monitor serving as a door to an aligned orientation and position with respect to the monitor array when the at least monitor serving as a door is closed.

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