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Title: Alphanumeric display means for computer-linked typewriter consoles using a plurality of planar gaseous discharge means within a unitary envelope containing an ionizable gas

Abstract: The present invention relates to an alphanumeric display unit means for improving the identification quantities at selected key buttons of a computer-linked typewriter console through usage of light-emitting identification indicia attached adjacent to or at the selected key buttons. The light-emitting display unit means comprises a set of planar gas discharge means each including at least a pair of side-by-side indicator units aligned on a common side within a unitary transparent envelope containing an ionizable gas and selectively activated by means of controller switch means connected thereto. Result: a two-character display in a pattern of light corresponding to the alphanumeric indicia for which display is sought.


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Inventors: Mueller, Thomas Delbert (Orinda, CA, US)

Application Number: 413281
Filing Date: 1973-11-05
Publication_date: 1976-01-20
Assignee: Chevron Research Company (San Francisco, CA)
Primary Class(es): 345/170 341/22
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:
3290531Dec, 1966Rychlewski340/336.
3670322Jun, 1972Mallebrein340/365.
3671869Jun, 1972Wolfram340/166.

Other Refs:
Primary Examiner: Curtis, Marshall M.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Freeland, Jr.; R. L., Messner; H. D.