Retractable and interchangeable control panel for electronic or like devices

Description

This invention is an ornamental design of an easy access retractable and interchangeable panel providing functions such as connectors, controls, power switches, and power plugs, for audiovisual equipments, computers, and other similar electronic devices.

This application is related to US Design Application number 29/143,311, filed on Jun. 11, 2001, entitled "Retractable and Interchangeable Control Panel for Electronic or Like Devices".

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a retractable and interchangeable control panel for electronic or like devices in an open position. The broken lines are to represent an environment only and form no part of the claimed design.

FIG. 2 is a top elevational view thereof of the retractable and interchangeable control panel for electronic or like devices in an open position. The broken lines are to represent an environment only and form no part of the claimed design.

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof of the retractable and interchangeable control panel for electronic or like devices in an open position. The broken lines are to represent an environment only and form no part of the claimed design.

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view thereof of the retractable and interchangeable control panel for electronic or like devices in an open position. The broken lines are to represent an environment only and form no part of the claimed design.

FIG. 5 is a top elevational view thereof of the retractable and interchangeable control panel for electronic or like devices in a closed position. The broken lines are to represent an environment only and form no part of the claimed design.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view thereof of the retractable and interchangeable control panel for electronic or like devices in a closed position. The broken lines are to represent an environment only and form no part of the claimed design.

FIG. 7 is a back elevational view thereof of the retractable and interchangeable control panel for electronic or like devices in a closed position. The broken lines are to represent an environment only and form no part of the claimed design; and,

FIG. 8 is a side elevational view thereof of the retractable and interchangeable control panel for electronic or like devices in a closed position. The broken lines are to represent an environment only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a retractable and interchangeable control panel for electronic or like devices, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Pincek; David (Huntington Beach, CA), Fitzgerald; Michael A. (Long Beach, CA), Paano; Daniel E. (Long Beach, CA)
Assignee:	RGB Systems, Inc. (Anaheim, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/143,310
Filed:	June 11, 2001

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Current U.S. Class:	D13/139.4; D13/162
Current International Class:	1303
Field of Search:	;D13/162,164,139.4,139.6 ;D10/46,106 ;D14/217,218,240 ;D21/324 ;200/5R,5A ;361/627,628,631,643,644,655,668,673 ;439/131,135,142,638

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Primary Examiner: Shooman; Ted
Assistant Examiner: Sikder; Selina
Attorney, Agent or Firm: The Hecker Law Group