US3383469A
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Telephone answering devices with remote control
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-02-07
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Granted: 1968-05-14
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Expires: 1983-02-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 David M Goodman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 12:54
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/64; H04M1/65; H04M1/652
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
A REMOTE CONTROL MECHANISM FOR AN AUTOMATIC TELEPHONE ANSWERING DEVICE ADAPTED TO BE LOCATED ON A SUBSCRIBER''S PREMISES COMPRISING: FIRST MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE ORDINARY RINGING ON THE TELEPHONE LINE FOR ACTUATING THE DEVICE; SECOND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A PRE-DETERMINED SEQUENCE OF CODED SIGNALS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEVICE HAS BEEN ACTUATED; CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE OUTPUT OF SAID SECOND MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE ANSWERING DEVICE;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
A REMOTE CONTROL MECHANISM FOR AN AUTOMATIC TELEPHONE ANSWERING DEVICE ADAPTED TO BE LOCATED ON A SUBSCRIBER''S PREMISES COMPRISING: FIRST MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE ORDINARY RINGING ON THE TELEPHONE LINE FOR ACTUATING THE DEVICE; SECOND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A PRE-DETERMINED SEQUENCE OF CODED SIGNALS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEVICE HAS BEEN ACTUATED; CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE OUTPUT OF SAID SECOND MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE ANSWERING DEVICE;
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) | 1971-05-14 | 1971-11-13 | 1972-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-05-14 | 1975-11-13 | 1976-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-05-14 | 1979-11-13 | 1980-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |