US3564152A
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Dictating machine with microphone operated cradle switch
Assignee: GAF Corp
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Filing: 1968-01-29
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Granted: 1971-02-16
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Expires: 1988-01-29
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a combined dictation machine and detachable microphone cradle. The bottom of the dictation machine has a pair of sockets, one being electrically connected to the power circuit and the other being closed by a leaf switch element completing the circuit. The microphone cradle includes a pair of projecting pins connected to a microphone-operated normally closed switch. Upon insertion of the pins of the microphone cradle into the sockets of the dictation machine the leaf switch breaks the power circuit within the dictation machine and completes the circuit through the normally closed switch in the cradle so that control over the power circuit of the dictation machine is transferred to the microphone-operated cradle switch.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl F Kurz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 04:10
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21S; F21S8/00; F21S8/08; G; G11; G11B; G11B25/00; G11B25/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
In combination with a dictation machine of the type having a microphone and a power supply circuit the improvement comprising: a detachable microphone cradle adapted to be detachably fastened to said dictation machine, said cradle comprising, switch means adapted to be operated by the placement and removal of said microphone in said cradle, and a pair of projecting plug members responSive to the fastening of said cradle to said dictation machine to be received in dictation machine sockets, including first and second sockets, the outer walls of said first sockets are connected to said power supply circuit and the second socket is connected to said power supply circuit and to said first socket through a switch means, and switch means adapted to be opened by one of said projecting plug members on said cradle when said cradle is fastened to said dictation machine; a recess formed in said bottom of said dictation machine in the region of said sockets; and said cradle having a foot member of a thickness not exceeding the depth of said recess whereby upon fastening of said cradle to said dictation machine said plug members fit into said sockets and said foot member fits into said recess.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
In combination with a dictation machine of the type having a microphone and a power supply circuit the improvement comprising: a detachable microphone cradle adapted to be detachably fastened to said dictation machine, said cradle comprising, switch means adapted to be operated by the placement and removal of said microphone in said cradle, and a pair of projecting plug members responSive to the fastening of said cradle to said dictation machine to be received in dictation machine sockets, including first and second sockets, the outer walls of said first sockets are connected to said power supply circuit and the second socket is connected to said power supply circuit and to said first socket through a switch means, and switch means adapted to be opened by one of said projecting plug members on said cradle when said cradle is fastened to said dictation machine; a recess formed in said bottom of said dictation machine in the region of said sockets; and said cradle having a foot member of a thickness not exceeding the depth of said recess whereby upon fastening of said cradle to said dictation machine said plug members fit into said sockets and said foot member fits into said recess.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A combination as defined in claim 1 further including fastening elements formed on said foot member and in said recess of said bottom of said dictation machine respectively, to secure said cradle against accidental removal.
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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) | 1974-02-15 | 1974-08-17 | 1975-02-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-15 | 1978-08-17 | 1979-02-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-15 | 1982-08-17 | 1983-02-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |