US3238644A
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Child's switchboard phonograph
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-10-03
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Granted: 1966-03-08
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Expires: 1983-10-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J Hayes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:48
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/30; A63H33/3016
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
245 words
A TELEPHONE SWITCHBOARD AND PHONOGRAPH APPARATUS, COMPRISING A CABINET HAVING A LAMP AND JACK PANEL AND A PLUG BOARD CARRYING A PLURALITY OF PLUGS, ELECTRIC CORDS CONNECTED TO THE PLUGS AND TERMINATING AT AN ELECTRIC CIRCUIT, SAID PANEL HAVING A PLURALITY OF LAMPS AND A PLURALITY OF JACKS LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE LAMPS RESPECTIVELY, SAID LAMPS AND JACKS BEING CONNECTED IN SAID CIRCUIT, A POWER SUPPLY CONNECTED TO SAID CIRCUIT FOR ENERGIZING THE SAME, A DRAWER MOVABLY MOUNTED TO SLIDE IN AND OUT OF THE CABINET, AND A PHONOGRAPH IN THE DRAWER, SAID PHONOGRAPH HAVING A TURNTABLE FOR CARRYING A PHONOGRAPH RECORD, A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED TONE ARM WITH A CARTRIDGE IN SAID CIRCUIT AT ONE END FOR PICKING UP A RECORDING FROM SAID RECORD, SWITCH MEANS CARRIED BY SAID TONE ARM A AND CONNECTED IN SAID CIRCUIT WITH SAID LAMPS, AND AN EARPHONE AND AMPLIFIER CONNECTED IN CIRCUIT WITH SAID CARTRIDGE; AND A PUSH-BUTTON SWITCH IN SAID CIRCUIT CARRIED BY SAID DRAWER; EACH OF SAID LAMPS ASSOCIATED WITH ONE OF A PLURALITY OF PREDETERMINED POSITONS OF SAID TONE ARM, WHEREBY ONE OF THE LAMPS LIGHT UP WHEN THE DRAWER IS CLOSED INSIDE THE CABINET AND THE TONE ARM IS IN A PREDETERMINED POSITION OVER THE TURNTABLE TO CLOSE SAID SWITCH MEANS, AND WHEREBY SAID AMPLIFIER IS ENERGIZED WHEN ONE OF THE PLUGS IS INSERTED IN A JACK ADJACENT TO THE LIGHTED LAMP SO THAT A RECORDING ON THE RECORD IS RENDERED AUDIBLE ON SAID EARPHONE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
245 words
A TELEPHONE SWITCHBOARD AND PHONOGRAPH APPARATUS, COMPRISING A CABINET HAVING A LAMP AND JACK PANEL AND A PLUG BOARD CARRYING A PLURALITY OF PLUGS, ELECTRIC CORDS CONNECTED TO THE PLUGS AND TERMINATING AT AN ELECTRIC CIRCUIT, SAID PANEL HAVING A PLURALITY OF LAMPS AND A PLURALITY OF JACKS LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE LAMPS RESPECTIVELY, SAID LAMPS AND JACKS BEING CONNECTED IN SAID CIRCUIT, A POWER SUPPLY CONNECTED TO SAID CIRCUIT FOR ENERGIZING THE SAME, A DRAWER MOVABLY MOUNTED TO SLIDE IN AND OUT OF THE CABINET, AND A PHONOGRAPH IN THE DRAWER, SAID PHONOGRAPH HAVING A TURNTABLE FOR CARRYING A PHONOGRAPH RECORD, A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED TONE ARM WITH A CARTRIDGE IN SAID CIRCUIT AT ONE END FOR PICKING UP A RECORDING FROM SAID RECORD, SWITCH MEANS CARRIED BY SAID TONE ARM A AND CONNECTED IN SAID CIRCUIT WITH SAID LAMPS, AND AN EARPHONE AND AMPLIFIER CONNECTED IN CIRCUIT WITH SAID CARTRIDGE; AND A PUSH-BUTTON SWITCH IN SAID CIRCUIT CARRIED BY SAID DRAWER; EACH OF SAID LAMPS ASSOCIATED WITH ONE OF A PLURALITY OF PREDETERMINED POSITONS OF SAID TONE ARM, WHEREBY ONE OF THE LAMPS LIGHT UP WHEN THE DRAWER IS CLOSED INSIDE THE CABINET AND THE TONE ARM IS IN A PREDETERMINED POSITION OVER THE TURNTABLE TO CLOSE SAID SWITCH MEANS, AND WHEREBY SAID AMPLIFIER IS ENERGIZED WHEN ONE OF THE PLUGS IS INSERTED IN A JACK ADJACENT TO THE LIGHTED LAMP SO THAT A RECORDING ON THE RECORD IS RENDERED AUDIBLE ON SAID EARPHONE.
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) | 1969-03-07 | 1969-09-06 | 1970-03-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-07 | 1973-09-06 | 1974-03-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-07 | 1977-09-06 | 1978-03-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |