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US3135084A
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Talking clock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-04-29
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Granted: 1964-06-02
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Expires: 1983-04-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Oren A Kidder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 01:54
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04C; G04C21/00; G04C21/04; G04C21/12; G04C21/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A TALKING CLOCK COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION WITH A CLOCKWORKS HAVING AN HOUR HAND AND A MINUTE HAND: (A) A PAIR OF SWITCH ACTUATING ELEMENTS ROTATING SYNCHRONOUSLY WITH THE MINUTE HAND, (B) A PAIR OF NORMALLY OPEN SOUND INITIATING SWITCHES POSITIONED FOR ALTERNATE CLOSING, ONE BY EACH SWITCH ACTUATING ELEMENT UPON EACH HALF REVOLUTION OF THE MINUTE HAND, (C) A SOUND MOTOR, (D) SOUND REPRODUCING MECHANISM, (E) A PAIR OF ALTERNATE ELECTRIC CIRCUITS THROUGH THE SOUND MOTOR AND THE SOUND REPRODUCING MECHANISM, EACH OF THE ALTERNATE CIRCUITS INCLUDING ONE OF THE SOUND INITIATING SWITCHES FOR ENERGIZING THE SOUND MOTOR AND THE SOUND MECHANISM UPON THE CLOSING OF ALTERNATE SOUND INITIATING SWITCHES, AND (F) TIMING MEANS CONTROLLED BY EACH OPERATION OF THE SOUND MOTOR FOR LIMITING EACH OPERATION OF THE SOUND MOTOR AND THE SOUND REPRODUCING MECHANISM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A TALKING CLOCK COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION WITH A CLOCKWORKS HAVING AN HOUR HAND AND A MINUTE HAND: (A) A PAIR OF SWITCH ACTUATING ELEMENTS ROTATING SYNCHRONOUSLY WITH THE MINUTE HAND, (B) A PAIR OF NORMALLY OPEN SOUND INITIATING SWITCHES POSITIONED FOR ALTERNATE CLOSING, ONE BY EACH SWITCH ACTUATING ELEMENT UPON EACH HALF REVOLUTION OF THE MINUTE HAND, (C) A SOUND MOTOR, (D) SOUND REPRODUCING MECHANISM, (E) A PAIR OF ALTERNATE ELECTRIC CIRCUITS THROUGH THE SOUND MOTOR AND THE SOUND REPRODUCING MECHANISM, EACH OF THE ALTERNATE CIRCUITS INCLUDING ONE OF THE SOUND INITIATING SWITCHES FOR ENERGIZING THE SOUND MOTOR AND THE SOUND MECHANISM UPON THE CLOSING OF ALTERNATE SOUND INITIATING SWITCHES, AND (F) TIMING MEANS CONTROLLED BY EACH OPERATION OF THE SOUND MOTOR FOR LIMITING EACH OPERATION OF THE SOUND MOTOR AND THE SOUND REPRODUCING MECHANISM.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-06-02 | 1967-12-02 | 1968-06-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-02 | 1971-12-02 | 1972-06-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-02 | 1975-12-02 | 1976-06-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |