Patent ID: 7254014
Filing Date: 2007-08-07
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A mounting apparatus for a display, comprising; a plate configured to hold a source of light for the display, the plate having a first side, a second side, and a peripheral edge, the second side being opposite the first side; a first housing sealingly connected to the plate, the first housing and the second side of the plate cooperating to form a first substantially gas-tight seal proximate the peripheral edge, the first housing including a flange extending over at least a portion of the peripheral edge and beyond a plane of the first side of the plate; a second housing sealingly connected to the plate, the second housing and the first side of the plate cooperating to form a second substantially gas-tight seal proximate the peripheral edge; at least a first fastener extending through the plate and threadably coupled to the first housing, the first fastener sealing the first housing to the plate; and at least a second fastener extending through the second housing and the plate and threadably coupled to the first housing, the second fastener sealing the second housing to the plate; wherein the flange is separated from the second housing by a gap such that the first and second seals can be formed.