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Input device for injection molding machine

  • US 6,720,952 B1
  • Filed: 10/09/1997
  • Issued: 04/13/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/09/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus comprising:

  • a molding machine; and

    an input device for inputting data into said molding machine, said input device including;

    an electronic display screen defined within a first area;

    a support plate arranged adjacent to said electronic display screen;

    indicia, indicating functions of a plurality of input keys, printed on said support plate; and

    a touch input panel having a sensing region responsive to a touch of a human finger, said sensing region being defined within a second area, said second area overlaying said first area and being larger than said first area, and a portion of said second area which does not overlay said first area being defined as a panel extension portion and overlaying said indicia printed on said support plate.

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