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Telephone card index for a push button dial telephone
Assignee: Nathan Ind Inc
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Filing: 1965-10-24
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Granted: 1967-10-10
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Expires: 1985-10-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Nathan Gerd
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:54
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F17/00; B42F17/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A COMBINATION COVER PLATE AND TELEPHONE INDEX CARD HOLDER FOR A TELEPHONE HAVING A PUSH BUTTON DIAL COMPRISING: A TELEPHONE COVER PLATE WITH A FRONT AND BACK FACE AND HAVING FENESTRATIONS THEREIN REGISTERING WITH POSITIONS OF THE DIAL PUSH BUTTONS, THEREBY PERMITTING THE SAME TO EXTEND THROUGH THE PLATE WHEN IT IS OPERATIVELY SEATED AND FORMS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE TELEPHONE, SAID PLATE HAVING SLOTS THEREIN SPACED FROM SAID APERTURES, INDEX CARDS SIZED TO BE RECEIVED IN THE SLOTS, INDEX CARD LOCKING MEANS POSITIONED ADJACENT THE SLOTS TO RECEIVE IN FRICTIONLOCKING ENGAGEMENT PROJECTING PORTIONS OF THE INDEX CARDS, AND INDEX CARD GRIPPING MEANS ON THE FRONT OF THE PLATE ADJACENT THE SLOTS TO PERMIT THE INDEX CARDS THEREIN TO BE READILY LIFTED FROM THE SLOT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A COMBINATION COVER PLATE AND TELEPHONE INDEX CARD HOLDER FOR A TELEPHONE HAVING A PUSH BUTTON DIAL COMPRISING: A TELEPHONE COVER PLATE WITH A FRONT AND BACK FACE AND HAVING FENESTRATIONS THEREIN REGISTERING WITH POSITIONS OF THE DIAL PUSH BUTTONS, THEREBY PERMITTING THE SAME TO EXTEND THROUGH THE PLATE WHEN IT IS OPERATIVELY SEATED AND FORMS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE TELEPHONE, SAID PLATE HAVING SLOTS THEREIN SPACED FROM SAID APERTURES, INDEX CARDS SIZED TO BE RECEIVED IN THE SLOTS, INDEX CARD LOCKING MEANS POSITIONED ADJACENT THE SLOTS TO RECEIVE IN FRICTIONLOCKING ENGAGEMENT PROJECTING PORTIONS OF THE INDEX CARDS, AND INDEX CARD GRIPPING MEANS ON THE FRONT OF THE PLATE ADJACENT THE SLOTS TO PERMIT THE INDEX CARDS THEREIN TO BE READILY LIFTED FROM THE SLOT.
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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) | 1970-10-09 | 1971-04-10 | 1971-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-09 | 1975-04-10 | 1975-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-09 | 1979-04-10 | 1979-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |