US3239612A
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Telephone equipment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-07-30
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Granted: 1966-03-08
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Expires: 1982-07-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry E Mcallister
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:20
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M3/00; H04M3/22; H04M3/26; H04M3/28; H04M3/32; H04M3/323
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
AN AUTOMATIC DIALING ROUTINER AND GRADE OF SERVICE RECORDER FOR OPERATING AND TESTING SELECTED TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT HAVING A PLURALITY OF SUBSCRIBERS'' LINES AND HAVING PULSE RESPONSIVE EQUIPMENT OPERABLE TO ESTABLISH A CONNECTION BETWEEN ANY TWO SUBSCRIBERS'' LINES; SAID ROUTINER AND RECORDER COMPRISING IN COMBINATION MEANS FOR SEIZING THE EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATED WITH A SELECTED SUBSCRIBER''S LINE; MEANS FOR CREATING PULSES IN SAID ROUTINER AND TRANSMITTING PULSES FROM SAID ROUTINER TO SAID SELECTED SUBSCRIBER''S LINE; MEANS INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF STEPPING SWITCHES FOR CONTROLLING THE PULSES TRANSMITTED TO SAID SELECTED TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT SO THAT PULSES REPRESENTING A SELECTED NUMBER ARE TRANSMITTED TO SAID TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT; AND MEANS EFFECTIVE UPON THE CORRECT PULSING OF THE SELECTED NUMBER FOR CREATING AN AUDIBLE TONE IN THE ROUTINER WHICH IS TRANSMITTED TO THE SELECTED TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT SO THAT AN OPERATOR MAY RECOGNIZE THAT THE CALL IS A TEST CELL AND CORRECT THE RECORDS ACCORDINGLY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
AN AUTOMATIC DIALING ROUTINER AND GRADE OF SERVICE RECORDER FOR OPERATING AND TESTING SELECTED TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT HAVING A PLURALITY OF SUBSCRIBERS'' LINES AND HAVING PULSE RESPONSIVE EQUIPMENT OPERABLE TO ESTABLISH A CONNECTION BETWEEN ANY TWO SUBSCRIBERS'' LINES; SAID ROUTINER AND RECORDER COMPRISING IN COMBINATION MEANS FOR SEIZING THE EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATED WITH A SELECTED SUBSCRIBER''S LINE; MEANS FOR CREATING PULSES IN SAID ROUTINER AND TRANSMITTING PULSES FROM SAID ROUTINER TO SAID SELECTED SUBSCRIBER''S LINE; MEANS INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF STEPPING SWITCHES FOR CONTROLLING THE PULSES TRANSMITTED TO SAID SELECTED TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT SO THAT PULSES REPRESENTING A SELECTED NUMBER ARE TRANSMITTED TO SAID TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT; AND MEANS EFFECTIVE UPON THE CORRECT PULSING OF THE SELECTED NUMBER FOR CREATING AN AUDIBLE TONE IN THE ROUTINER WHICH IS TRANSMITTED TO THE SELECTED TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT SO THAT AN OPERATOR MAY RECOGNIZE THAT THE CALL IS A TEST CELL AND CORRECT THE RECORDS ACCORDINGLY.
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 |