Communications device with extendable screen
AssigneeDISH Technologies L.L.C.
InventorsDavid A. Kummer, Danny J. Minnick
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AssigneeDISH Technologies L.L.C.
InventorsDavid A. Kummer, Danny J. Minnick
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A portable communications device includes a first screen and a second screen. A third screen may be provided. The device includes a housing into in and from which each of the second and/or third screens may be retracted and extended. When retracted, outer edges of the second and/or third screens encase opposing sides of the first screen. A cavity in the housing is provided into which the second and third screens may be retracted. Track mechanisms and bearing mechanisms may support and facilitate extension and retraction of the second and third screens. Spring mechanisms facilitate alignment of the first, second and third screens. Holding and/or cooperative release mechanisms may be used to respectively hold and release the second and third screens within the housing.
A portable communications device comprising:
The portable communications device of claim 4,
A portable communications device comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.