US3582574A
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Telephone attachment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-04-21
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1989-04-21
Abstract
Abstract A nonmanual support for a telephone handset. A compactly configured shoulder support element is hinged to, biased toward and encloses a mounting plate. A strip of pressure sensitive adhesive detachably secures the support to a telephone handset.
Inventors
- 👤 Mel Grau
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:28
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/02; H04M1/04; H04M1/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A nonmanual support for a telephone handset instrument having a curved backwall face extending between the earpiece and mouthpiece thereof comprising: an elongated shoulder gripping element having a first surface facing said wall and a second surface; an elongated curvilinear mounting plate having a convex inner surface adapted to fit said backwall face and an outer surface facing said first surface; fastening means on the inner surface of said plate for securing said plate to the backwall face of said instrument; and hinge means associated with the end of said plate nearest said earpiece for rotatably joining said end of said element to said plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A nonmanual support for a telephone handset instrument having a curved backwall face extending between the earpiece and mouthpiece thereof comprising: an elongated shoulder gripping element having a first surface facing said wall and a second surface; an elongated curvilinear mounting plate having a convex inner surface adapted to fit said backwall face and an outer surface facing said first surface; fastening means on the inner surface of said plate for securing said plate to the backwall face of said instrument; and hinge means associated with the end of said plate nearest said earpiece for rotatably joining said end of said element to said plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A support according to claim 1 further including spring means associated with said hinge adapted to bias said element towards said plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A support according to claim 2 in which said spring includes a coil having a pair of elongated ends, and means within said element and said plate for securing said ends.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
A support according to claim 1 wherein the first surface of said hinged element facing said plate is recessed to form a cavity for covering said plate and the second surface of said element is contoured to substantially conform to the prevalent shape of the backwall of said instrument when said element is in closed position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
78 words
A support according to claim 4 wherein the end of said element adjacent said earpiece is enlarged to form a lip curving outwardly from said second surface for rotatably opening said element when the lip is engaged by the user''s thumb and the top edge of said lip between said first and second surfaces facing said backwall in closed position and abutting said backwall in open position forms a stop to limit the angle of opening said element.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A support according to claim 1 in which the inner shoulder engaging surfaces of the element and the plate are serrated to form shoulder gripping edges.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A support according to claim 1 in which the fastening means comprises pressure sensitive adhesive tape for detachably securing said plate to the backwall of said instrument.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
An instrument according to claim 7 wherein said inner surface of said plate is relieved to form a recess which receives a substantial portion of the thickness of said tape.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
A support according to claim 1 wherein said plate and said element are formed of plastic.
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) | 1974-05-31 | 1974-11-30 | 1975-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-31 | 1978-11-30 | 1979-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-31 | 1982-11-30 | 1983-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |