US3079159A
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Dictating machine
Assignee: Northrop Grumman Space and Mission Systems Corp
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Filing: 1960-06-30
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Granted: 1963-02-26
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Expires: 1980-06-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul E King
- 👤 Rudolf F Mallina
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 01:20
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B5/00; G11B5/012; G11B17/00; G11B17/02; G11B17/022; G11B17/028; G11B17/032; G11B19/00; G11B19/02; G11B19/16; G11B19/165
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A COVER FOR A DICTATING MACHINE HAVING A BASE THAT SUPPORTS A RECORDING MECHANISM WHICH INCLUDES A TONE ARM, SAID COVER COMPRISING MEANS FOR HINGEDLY ATTACHING SAID COVER TO THE BASE SO THAT SAID COVER CAN BE ROTATED BETWEEN AN OPEN POSITION AND A CLOSED POSITION, SAID COVER HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME OUTLINE AS SAID BASE SO THAT THE RECORDING MECHANISM IN THE BASE IS COMPLETELY ENCLOSED WHEN SAID COVER IS IN THE CLOSED POSITION, MEANS FOR PIVOTALLY MOUNTED THE TONE ARM ON SAID BASE, AN ARCUATE SLIT FORMED IN SAID COVER, AND MEANS ATTACHED TO THE TONE ARM AND EXTENDING THROUGH SAID SLIT FOR INDICATING THE POSITION OF THE TONE ARM WHEN SAID COVER IS IN THE CLOSED POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A COVER FOR A DICTATING MACHINE HAVING A BASE THAT SUPPORTS A RECORDING MECHANISM WHICH INCLUDES A TONE ARM, SAID COVER COMPRISING MEANS FOR HINGEDLY ATTACHING SAID COVER TO THE BASE SO THAT SAID COVER CAN BE ROTATED BETWEEN AN OPEN POSITION AND A CLOSED POSITION, SAID COVER HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME OUTLINE AS SAID BASE SO THAT THE RECORDING MECHANISM IN THE BASE IS COMPLETELY ENCLOSED WHEN SAID COVER IS IN THE CLOSED POSITION, MEANS FOR PIVOTALLY MOUNTED THE TONE ARM ON SAID BASE, AN ARCUATE SLIT FORMED IN SAID COVER, AND MEANS ATTACHED TO THE TONE ARM AND EXTENDING THROUGH SAID SLIT FOR INDICATING THE POSITION OF THE TONE ARM WHEN SAID COVER IS IN THE CLOSED POSITION.
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) | 1966-02-25 | 1966-08-27 | 1967-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-25 | 1970-08-27 | 1971-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-25 | 1974-08-27 | 1975-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |