US3567871A
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Shoulder support and hand grip for telephone
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-11-14
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Granted: 1971-03-02
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Expires: 1988-11-14
Abstract
Abstract A telephone handset support block having a concave, shoulderengaging pocket with an inclined surface which serves to tilt the handset receiver and transmitter portions towards the user at a convenient angle. A slightly convex surface on a base portion of the support block serves as a hand grip by means of which a telephone handset of the type having a built-in dial may be balanced and supported when dialing.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles F Walter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:20
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/02; H04M1/04; H04M1/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A shoulder support for a telephone handset having a receiver and transmitter at opposite ends of an elongated, connecting shank, comprising: an elongated support block adapted to be mounted on the backwall of said handset shank; and a concave, shoulder-engaging pocket formed in the outer surface of said block, the portion of said block within which said pocket is formed having a relatively thick wall section at one longitudinal edge thereof and a wall section of substantially reduced thickness at the opposite longitudinal edge thereof, and said concave, shoulder-engaging pocket inclining inwardly and downwardly from said one edge to said opposite edge, whereby the positioning of said inclined pocket on the user''s shoulder with said one edge disposed outermost with respect to the user''s head will cause said handset to be tilted towards the user''s head with said receiver and transmitter in convenient juxtaposition to the user''s ear and mouth respectively.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A shoulder support for a telephone handset having a receiver and transmitter at opposite ends of an elongated, connecting shank, comprising: an elongated support block adapted to be mounted on the backwall of said handset shank; and a concave, shoulder-engaging pocket formed in the outer surface of said block, the portion of said block within which said pocket is formed having a relatively thick wall section at one longitudinal edge thereof and a wall section of substantially reduced thickness at the opposite longitudinal edge thereof, and said concave, shoulder-engaging pocket inclining inwardly and downwardly from said one edge to said opposite edge, whereby the positioning of said inclined pocket on the user''s shoulder with said one edge disposed outermost with respect to the user''s head will cause said handset to be tilted towards the user''s head with said receiver and transmitter in convenient juxtaposition to the user''s ear and mouth respectively.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
135 words
A telephone shoulder support as defined in claim 1 wherein: said support block has a longitudinally concave inner surface contoured to conform to the arcuate shape of the shank portion of a telephone handset of the type having a dial built in to the front wall of said shank as an integral portion of said handset, said concave inner surface being attached to said arcuate shank and overlying substantially the entire length of said back wall thereof; and further including a base portion of said block having a slightly convex outer surface adapted to be grasped in the palm of the user''s hand to support and balance said telephone handset when dialing and when moving the support block into position on the user''s shoulder, said base portion being located adjacent the transmitter of said handset.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
112 words
A telephone shoulder support as defined in claim 1 wherein said elongated support block has an inner, concave surface extending longitudinally thereof and contoured to conform to the arcuate shape of said handset shank, said inner, concave surface of said support block overlying substantially the entire length of said back wall of said arcuate shank and being secured thereto by adhesive fasteners. 4. A telephone shoulder support and handset assembly as defined in claim 3 wherein said adhesive fasteners are in the form of resilient pads having pressure-sensitive adhesive surfaces on opposite faces thereof in contact with said backwall of said handset shank and said inner, concave surface of said shoulder support.
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) | 1974-03-01 | 1974-08-31 | 1975-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-01 | 1978-08-31 | 1979-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-01 | 1982-08-31 | 1983-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |