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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 28, 2010
Filed:
Apr. 22, 2005
Gordon F. Schmeisser, Santa Cruz, CA (US);
Ed Cahill, Cullenagh, IE;
Gordon F. Schmeisser, Santa Cruz, CA (US);
Ed Cahill, Cullenagh, IE;
Snap-On Incorporated, Pleasant Prairie, WI (US);
Abstract
A vehicle diagnostic display unit including a case, a display screen disposed within a front portion of the case, and a main support coupled to a side of the case and having a finger compartment for receiving a user's fingers to allow the user to lift the vehicle diagnostic display unit using one hand. A navigation pad is disposed on a front surface of the main support and the main support is configured to allow a user to simultaneously lift the diagnostic display unit and access the navigation pad with a thumb. The display unit also includes a combination folding stand and hanger assembly that allows the unit to be stood up for display, or hung for display, in a hands-free manner, such that a user is free to use both hands for other purposes while still being able to view the display screen.