US3288933A
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Automatic dial telephone alarm with two-speed motor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-05-08
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Granted: 1966-11-29
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Expires: 1983-05-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr John T Beeston
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 04:35
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M11/00; H04M11/04; H04M11/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
IN A TELEPHONE DIALING SYSTEM ADAPTED TO AUTOMATICALLY DIAL A TELEPHONE NUMBER, THE COMBINATION OF: (A) SWITCHING MEANS ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED ACROSS A TELEPHONE LINE TO TRANSMIT INFORMATION THERETO; (B) DRIVABLE SWITCH OPERATING MEANS FOR OPENING AND CLOSING SAID SWITCHING MEANS TO SIMULATE THE DIALING OF A TELEPHONE NUMBER AND FOR MAINTAINING SAID SWITCHING MEANS CLOSED FOR A GIVEN INTERVAL OF TIME PRECEDING A SIMULATED DIALING; (C) ELECTRICAL MOTOR MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID SWITCH OPERATING MEANS; (D) ELECTRICAL MEANS FOR ENERGIZING SAID MOTOR AT A FIRST SPEED AND A SECOND FASTER SPEED; AND, (E) CONTROL MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY OPERATING SAID ELECTRICAL MEANS WHEREBY SAID SWITCH OPERATING MEANS IS DRIVEN AT A FASTER SPEED DURING A SIMULATED DIALING THAN DURING SAID GIVEN INTERVAL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
IN A TELEPHONE DIALING SYSTEM ADAPTED TO AUTOMATICALLY DIAL A TELEPHONE NUMBER, THE COMBINATION OF: (A) SWITCHING MEANS ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED ACROSS A TELEPHONE LINE TO TRANSMIT INFORMATION THERETO; (B) DRIVABLE SWITCH OPERATING MEANS FOR OPENING AND CLOSING SAID SWITCHING MEANS TO SIMULATE THE DIALING OF A TELEPHONE NUMBER AND FOR MAINTAINING SAID SWITCHING MEANS CLOSED FOR A GIVEN INTERVAL OF TIME PRECEDING A SIMULATED DIALING; (C) ELECTRICAL MOTOR MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID SWITCH OPERATING MEANS; (D) ELECTRICAL MEANS FOR ENERGIZING SAID MOTOR AT A FIRST SPEED AND A SECOND FASTER SPEED; AND, (E) CONTROL MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY OPERATING SAID ELECTRICAL MEANS WHEREBY SAID SWITCH OPERATING MEANS IS DRIVEN AT A FASTER SPEED DURING A SIMULATED DIALING THAN DURING SAID GIVEN INTERVAL.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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 |