US3243513A
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Telephone pay station
Assignee: M T INSTALLATION AND REPAIR CO
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Filing: 1963-04-15
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Granted: 1966-03-29
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Expires: 1983-04-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr John C Torbett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 09:42
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M17/00; H04M17/02; H04M17/023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A TELEPHONE PAY STATION COMPRISING A PHONE PORTION HAVING A RECEIVER AND MEANS WHEN THE RECEIVER IS LIFTED FOR DIALING ANOTHER PHONE, AND A COIN PORTION PHYSICALLY SEPARATED FROM AND MECHANICALLY INDEPENDENT OF THE PHONE PORTION, SAID COIN PORTION HAVING A COIN RECEIVING SLOT, GUIDE MEANS FOR PREDETERMINATELY GUIDING COINS DEPOSITED INTO THE SLOT, SWITCH MEANS ACTUATED BY PREDETERMINED MOVEMENTS OF COINS ALONG THE GUIDE MEANS, AND CIRCUIT MEANS INCLUDING RELAY MEANS ENERGIZED BY THE SWITCH MEANS IN RESPONSE TO SAID PREDETERMINED MOVEMENTS OF COINS IN THE COIN GUIDE MEANS, SAID CIRCUIT MEANS INCLUDING MEANS TO TEMPORARILY INTERRUPT VOICE COMMUNICATION IN RESPONSE TO THE ANSWERING OF A DIALED PHONE AND BEFORE A PROPER FARE IS DEPOSITED, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO PREDETERMINED ACTUATION OF THE SWITCH MEANS BY A COIN MOVING IN THE GUIDE MEANS TO ESTABLISH VOICE COMMUNICATION.
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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) | 1969-03-28 | 1969-09-27 | 1970-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-28 | 1973-09-27 | 1974-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-28 | 1977-09-27 | 1978-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |