US3192313A
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Pay-television receiver having program selection according to amount of prepayment
Assignee: Paramount Pictures Corp
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Filing: 1961-10-10
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Granted: 1965-06-29
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Expires: 1981-10-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William C Rubinstein
- 👤 Brownstein George
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:07
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N7/00; H04N7/16; H04N7/162; H04N7/163; H04N7/164
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
IN A SUBSCRIPTION-TELEVISION SYSTEM OF THE TYPE WHEREIN EACH OF A PLURALITY OF TELEVISION PROGRAMS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO SUBSCRIBER RECEIVERS OVER CABLE, EACH OF SAID TELEVISION PROGRAMS COSTING A DIFFERENT PRICE WHICH PRICE MUST BE PAID BEFORE SAID PROGRAM IS PRESENTED ON A SUBSCRIBER''S. RECEIVER, AN ATTACHMENT CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID CABLE AND THE ANTENNA TERMINALS OF A SUBSCRIBER''S RECEIVER, SAID ATTACHMENT INCLUDING MEANS FOR RECEIVING COINAGE EQUIVALENT TO THE PRICE OF A PREDETERMINED ONE OF SAID TELEVISION PROGRAMS AND FOR PROVIDING AN OUTPUT INDICATIVE THEREOF, SELECTING MEANS OPERATED RESPONSIVE TO THE OUTPUT OF SAID MEANS FOR RECEIVING COINAGE FOR SELECTING FOR APPLICATION TO SAID SUBSCRIBER''S RECEIVER ATNENNA TERMINALS ONLY THE PROGRAMME THE PRICE OF WHICH HAS BEEN PAID, AND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
IN A SUBSCRIPTION-TELEVISION SYSTEM OF THE TYPE WHEREIN EACH OF A PLURALITY OF TELEVISION PROGRAMS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO SUBSCRIBER RECEIVERS OVER CABLE, EACH OF SAID TELEVISION PROGRAMS COSTING A DIFFERENT PRICE WHICH PRICE MUST BE PAID BEFORE SAID PROGRAM IS PRESENTED ON A SUBSCRIBER''S. RECEIVER, AN ATTACHMENT CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID CABLE AND THE ANTENNA TERMINALS OF A SUBSCRIBER''S RECEIVER, SAID ATTACHMENT INCLUDING MEANS FOR RECEIVING COINAGE EQUIVALENT TO THE PRICE OF A PREDETERMINED ONE OF SAID TELEVISION PROGRAMS AND FOR PROVIDING AN OUTPUT INDICATIVE THEREOF, SELECTING MEANS OPERATED RESPONSIVE TO THE OUTPUT OF SAID MEANS FOR RECEIVING COINAGE FOR SELECTING FOR APPLICATION TO SAID SUBSCRIBER''S RECEIVER ATNENNA TERMINALS ONLY THE PROGRAMME THE PRICE OF WHICH HAS BEEN PAID, AND
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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) | 1968-06-28 | 1968-12-28 | 1969-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-28 | 1972-12-28 | 1973-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-28 | 1976-12-28 | 1977-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |