US3287830A
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Visual and aural communication device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-04-27
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Granted: 1966-11-29
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Expires: 1984-04-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul E Fleury
- 👤 Raymond H Appleton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:24
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B5/00; G09B5/06; G09B5/067
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A DEVICE FOR FACILITATING COMMUNICATION SUCH AS THAT BETWEEN TWO PERSONS SPEAKING DIFFERENT LANGUAGES COMPRISING A PORTABLE UNIT HAVING A SCREEN AND AN OPTICAL SYSTEM FOR THE REPRODUCTION OF VISUAL IMAGES AND AN AUDIO SYSTEM FOR THE REPRODUCTION OF CORRESPONDING SOUNDS, A COMBINED AUDIO AND VISUAL RECORD STRIP COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE TAPE HAVING A ROW OF SPACED DIFFERENT VISUAL IMAGES THEREON AND A PLURALITY OF DIFFERENT SOUND RECORDING EXTENDING IN SPACED PARALLEL LINES ALONG THE SRIP, MEANS FOR SELECTING FOR REPRODUCTION ANY ONE OF SAID VISUAL IMAGES AND INDEPENDENTLY THEREOF ANY ONE OF SAID SOUND RECORDINGS, AND MEANS FOR REPRODUCING THE SELECTED SOUND RECORDING WHILE THE SELECTED VISUAL IMAGE REMAINS STATIONARY AND IS BEING PROJECTED AND REPRODUCED ON SAID SCREEN.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
120 words
A DEVICE FOR FACILITATING COMMUNICATION SUCH AS THAT BETWEEN TWO PERSONS SPEAKING DIFFERENT LANGUAGES COMPRISING A PORTABLE UNIT HAVING A SCREEN AND AN OPTICAL SYSTEM FOR THE REPRODUCTION OF VISUAL IMAGES AND AN AUDIO SYSTEM FOR THE REPRODUCTION OF CORRESPONDING SOUNDS, A COMBINED AUDIO AND VISUAL RECORD STRIP COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE TAPE HAVING A ROW OF SPACED DIFFERENT VISUAL IMAGES THEREON AND A PLURALITY OF DIFFERENT SOUND RECORDING EXTENDING IN SPACED PARALLEL LINES ALONG THE SRIP, MEANS FOR SELECTING FOR REPRODUCTION ANY ONE OF SAID VISUAL IMAGES AND INDEPENDENTLY THEREOF ANY ONE OF SAID SOUND RECORDINGS, AND MEANS FOR REPRODUCING THE SELECTED SOUND RECORDING WHILE THE SELECTED VISUAL IMAGE REMAINS STATIONARY AND IS BEING PROJECTED AND REPRODUCED ON SAID SCREEN.
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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) | 1969-11-28 | 1970-05-30 | 1970-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-28 | 1974-05-30 | 1974-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-28 | 1978-05-30 | 1978-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |