US3209075A
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Telephonic alarm system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-09-06
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Granted: 1965-09-28
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Expires: 1981-09-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James F Farmer
- 👤 William A Moakler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:52
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M11/00; H04M11/04; H04M11/045; H04M1/00; H04M1/26; H04M1/27; H04M1/272
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
AN ALARM SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY TRANSMITTING AN ALARM MESSAGE OVER A TELEPHONE LINE WHEN A PREDETERMINED ALARM CONDITION OBTAINS, COMPRISING: A TELEPHONE HANDSET HAVING A NETWORK, SAID NETWORK INCLUDING A TRANSMITTING CIRCUIT AND A DIALING CIRCUIT, SAID CIRCUITS BEING CONNECTABLE TO A TELEPHONE LINE, A RECORDING DEVICE ADAPTED TO PLAY SAID ALARM MESSAGE WHEN TURNED ON, SAID ALARM MESSAGE THEN APPEARING AT THE OUTPUT OF SAID DEVICE, DIALING MEANS COUPLED TO SAID DIALING CIRCUIT OF SAID HANDSET NETWORK AND ADAPTED TO DIAL A PREDETERMINED NUMBER WHEN ACTUATED, AND ALARM MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID PREDETERMINED ALARM CONDITION TO TURN ON SAID RECORDING DEVICE, TO COUPLE THE OUTPUT OF SAID RECORDING DEVICE TO SAID TRANSMITTING CIRCUIT OF SAID HANDSET NETWORK, AND TO ACTUATE SAID DIALING MEANS, WHEREBY THE EXISTANCE OF SAID PREDETERMINED ALARM CONDITION WILL ENERGIZE SAID ALARM MEANS THEREBY CAUSING SAID DIALING MEANS TO DIAL SAID PREDETERMINED NUMBER AND CONNECTING THE ALARM MESSAGE OUTPUT OF SAID RECORDING DEVICE INTO SAID HANDSET NETWORK FOR TRANSMISSION OVER TELEPHONE WIRES TO WHOMEVER RESPONDS AT SAID PREDETERMINED NUMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
AN ALARM SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY TRANSMITTING AN ALARM MESSAGE OVER A TELEPHONE LINE WHEN A PREDETERMINED ALARM CONDITION OBTAINS, COMPRISING: A TELEPHONE HANDSET HAVING A NETWORK, SAID NETWORK INCLUDING A TRANSMITTING CIRCUIT AND A DIALING CIRCUIT, SAID CIRCUITS BEING CONNECTABLE TO A TELEPHONE LINE, A RECORDING DEVICE ADAPTED TO PLAY SAID ALARM MESSAGE WHEN TURNED ON, SAID ALARM MESSAGE THEN APPEARING AT THE OUTPUT OF SAID DEVICE, DIALING MEANS COUPLED TO SAID DIALING CIRCUIT OF SAID HANDSET NETWORK AND ADAPTED TO DIAL A PREDETERMINED NUMBER WHEN ACTUATED, AND ALARM MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID PREDETERMINED ALARM CONDITION TO TURN ON SAID RECORDING DEVICE, TO COUPLE THE OUTPUT OF SAID RECORDING DEVICE TO SAID TRANSMITTING CIRCUIT OF SAID HANDSET NETWORK, AND TO ACTUATE SAID DIALING MEANS, WHEREBY THE EXISTANCE OF SAID PREDETERMINED ALARM CONDITION WILL ENERGIZE SAID ALARM MEANS THEREBY CAUSING SAID DIALING MEANS TO DIAL SAID PREDETERMINED NUMBER AND CONNECTING THE ALARM MESSAGE OUTPUT OF SAID RECORDING DEVICE INTO SAID HANDSET NETWORK FOR TRANSMISSION OVER TELEPHONE WIRES TO WHOMEVER RESPONDS AT SAID PREDETERMINED NUMBER.
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) | 1968-09-27 | 1969-03-29 | 1969-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-27 | 1973-03-29 | 1973-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-27 | 1977-03-29 | 1977-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |