US3073909A
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Phone dial aid accessory
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1957-12-06
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Granted: 1963-01-15
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Expires: 1977-12-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl V Tilden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:42
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/02; H04M1/23
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A DIALING AID ACCESSORY FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DIALING RING OF A TELEPHONE, SAID ACCESSORY COMPRISING A HOUSING HAVING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING THE SAME IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO A PHONE DIALING RING, STATIONARY WINDOW MEANS ON SAID HOUSING, ROTARY SUPPORT MEANS ON SAID HOUSING DETACHABLY SEATING ON ITS UPPER SURFACE A CIRCULAR DISC BEARING THE SYMBOLS OF A SUBSCRIBER''S NUMBER ARRANGED IN ORDER IN AN ARC ALONG THE RIM THEREOF AND ARRANGED FOR INDEXING PAST SAID WINDOW MEANS THEREBY TO EXPOSE THE PHONE DIALING SYMBOLS INDIVIDUALLY AND SEQUENTIALLY, THERE BEING ONE SYMBOL FOR EACH DIALING OPERATION REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONNECTION TO THE PARTY BEING DIALED, AND INDEXING MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED WITH SAID ROTARY SUPPORT MEANS AND INCLUDING MEANS EXTENDING INTO THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF THE USER''S FINGER WHILE OPERATING THE PHONE DIAL RING AND OPERATIVE BY ENGAGEMENT WITH THE FINGER AS THE DIALING RING IS ROTATED TO ROTATE INDIVIDUAL ONES OF SAID SYMBOLS TO VIEW SEQUENTIALLY IN A PREDETERMINED ORDER WHEREBY THE USER IS PROVIDED WITH DIALING DIRECTIONS IN INDIVIDUAL STEPS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A DIALING AID ACCESSORY FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DIALING RING OF A TELEPHONE, SAID ACCESSORY COMPRISING A HOUSING HAVING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING THE SAME IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO A PHONE DIALING RING, STATIONARY WINDOW MEANS ON SAID HOUSING, ROTARY SUPPORT MEANS ON SAID HOUSING DETACHABLY SEATING ON ITS UPPER SURFACE A CIRCULAR DISC BEARING THE SYMBOLS OF A SUBSCRIBER''S NUMBER ARRANGED IN ORDER IN AN ARC ALONG THE RIM THEREOF AND ARRANGED FOR INDEXING PAST SAID WINDOW MEANS THEREBY TO EXPOSE THE PHONE DIALING SYMBOLS INDIVIDUALLY AND SEQUENTIALLY, THERE BEING ONE SYMBOL FOR EACH DIALING OPERATION REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONNECTION TO THE PARTY BEING DIALED, AND INDEXING MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED WITH SAID ROTARY SUPPORT MEANS AND INCLUDING MEANS EXTENDING INTO THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF THE USER''S FINGER WHILE OPERATING THE PHONE DIAL RING AND OPERATIVE BY ENGAGEMENT WITH THE FINGER AS THE DIALING RING IS ROTATED TO ROTATE INDIVIDUAL ONES OF SAID SYMBOLS TO VIEW SEQUENTIALLY IN A PREDETERMINED ORDER WHEREBY THE USER IS PROVIDED WITH DIALING DIRECTIONS IN INDIVIDUAL STEPS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-14 | 1966-07-16 | 1967-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-14 | 1970-07-16 | 1971-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-14 | 1974-07-16 | 1975-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |