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US3651285A
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Telephone handset attachment for facilitating directory reading
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-03-09
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Granted: 1972-03-21
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Expires: 1990-03-09
Abstract
Abstract A telephone attachment adapted to fit over the ear piece or mouthpiece of a telephone handset as an aid to locating a telephone listing. The attachment is in the form of a tab having a rectangular aperture at one end that can be flattened against the telephone directory by manipulating the handset. The aperture is commensurate in size with a telephone listing so that a listing, once located in the aperture, is highlighted for the telephone user while the telephone number is dialed.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore J Tomaiuolo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:13
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/02; H04M1/21
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A telephone handset attachment for locating a particular listing in a telephone directory comprising: a flexible elongated tab member having a mounting portion at one end, a slotted portion at the opposite end, and an intervening central portion, the slotted portion having a rectangular aperture commensurate in size with a telephone listing and the mounting portion having a mounting aperture commensurate in size with a selected mounting surface on the handset of a telephone.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A telephone handset attachment for locating a particular listing in a telephone directory comprising: a flexible elongated tab member having a mounting portion at one end, a slotted portion at the opposite end, and an intervening central portion, the slotted portion having a rectangular aperture commensurate in size with a telephone listing and the mounting portion having a mounting aperture commensurate in size with a selected mounting surface on the handset of a telephone.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The telephone attachment of claim 1 wherein: the tab member is formed from a sheet of flexible plastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The telephone attachment of claim 1 wherein: the tab member is formed from a sheet of metal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The telephone attachment of claim 1 in which: the slotted portion is set at an angle with respect to the ring portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The telephone attachment of claim 1 wherein: the central portion is tapered between the mounting portion at one end and the slotted portion at the other end.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The telephone attachment of claim 1 wherein: the mounting portion is a ring portion having a central aperture commensurate in size and shape with mounting surfaces at the interface of the earpiece and handle of the handset.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The telephone attachment of claim 1 wherein: the mounting portion is a ring portion having a central aperture commensurate in size and shape with mounting surfaces at the interface of the mouthpiece and handle of the handset.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The telephone attachment of claim 1 wherein: the mounting portion is a ring portion having a dimpled surface contiguous with a face of the tab member.
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) | 1975-03-21 | 1975-09-20 | 1976-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-21 | 1979-09-20 | 1980-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-21 | 1983-09-20 | 1984-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |