Device and method for covering and exposing an object
OwnerDaniel Hossinventor
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Abstract
A device for covering and exposing an object, such as a flat panel display device, can include a support structure movably attached to a display surface adjacent the object displayed on the display surface. A cover is attached to the support structure. The device includes a means for moving the support structure and cover for selectively covering and exposing the object. The means for moving the support structure and cover may be manually or electronically controlled, either directly or by remote control.
Claims75
A device, comprising:
- a support structure movably attached to a display surface adjacent an object displayed on the display surface;
- a cover attached to the support structure;
- and
- a means for moving the support structure and cover for selectively covering and exposing the object.
A device, comprising:
- an inner frame attached to a wall adjacent an object displayed on the wall and having a guide element along each side of the inner frame;
- an outer frame having a guide element on each side of the outer frame, each outer frame guide element movably engagable with one of the inner frame guide elements;
- a rigid cover attached to the outer frame;
- and
- an electric motor attached to the inner frame and adapted to move the outer frame and cover relative to the inner frame to selectively cover and expose the object.
A method for selectively covering and exposing an object displayed on a display surface, comprising:
- attaching a support structure to the display surface adjacent the object, the support structure movable relative to the display surface;
- attaching a cover to the support structure;
- and
- moving the support structure and cover to selectively cover and expose the object.
A method, comprising:
- providing a rail carriage attached to a display surface adjacent an object, a rail movably engaged with the rail carriage, and a threaded rod attached to the rail and operably engaged with the rail carriage;
- attaching a cover to the rail;
- and
- moving the threaded rod, the rail, and the cover relative to the rail carriage to selectively cover and expose the object.
A method, comprising:
- providing a rail carriage attached to a display surface adjacent an object, a rail movably engaged with the rail carriage, and a notched belt operably engaged with the rail and with the rail carriage;
- attaching a cover to the rail;
- and
- moving the notched belt, the rail, and the cover relative to the rail carriage to selectively cover and expose the object.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.