US3715519A
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Device for converting table telephone to wall telephone
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1971-06-24
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Granted: 1973-02-06
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Expires: 1991-06-24
Abstract
Abstract A device for converting a table telephone to a wall telephone wherein: the handset is held in normal cradle position even when the base is tilted forward; the handset can be easily removed from the cradle at all times; the telephone can be readily reconverted for table use; the dial face is held essentially vertical; and space is provided for storage of miscellaneous small items.
Inventors
- 👤 Leary T O
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:01
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/02; H04M1/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A device for converting a table telephone having a handset, base with cradle and dial face into a wall telephone comprising: first, base tilting and holding means secured to a wall and adapted to detachably hold said base in a position at which the dial face is essentially vertical and the cradle is held above said face; and second, handset support means for holding the handset in the normal cradle position even when the base is tIlted forward at a severe angle, while, simultaneously, not interfering with the normal operation of manually removing or replacing the handset on its cradle: said handset supporting means comprising a U- shaped clip having bent over legs with flared curved fingers; said clip fitting over the cradle in such a manner that said fingers will press against the mouthpiece and earpiece ends of the handset.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
141 words
A device for converting a table telephone having a handset, base with cradle and dial face into a wall telephone comprising: first, base tilting and holding means secured to a wall and adapted to detachably hold said base in a position at which the dial face is essentially vertical and the cradle is held above said face; and second, handset support means for holding the handset in the normal cradle position even when the base is tIlted forward at a severe angle, while, simultaneously, not interfering with the normal operation of manually removing or replacing the handset on its cradle: said handset supporting means comprising a U- shaped clip having bent over legs with flared curved fingers; said clip fitting over the cradle in such a manner that said fingers will press against the mouthpiece and earpiece ends of the handset.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
141 words
A device for converting a table telephone having a handset, base with cradle and dial face into a wall telephone comprising: first, base tilting and holding means secured to a wall and adapted to detachably hold said base in a position at which the dial face is essentially vertical and the cradle is held above said face; and second, handset support means for holding the handset in the normal cradle position even when the base is tIlted forward at a severe angle, while, simultaneously, not interfering with the normal operation of manually removing or replacing the handset on its cradle: said handset supporting means comprising a U- shaped clip having bent over legs with flared curved fingers; said clip fitting over the cradle in such a manner that said fingers will press against the mouthpiece and earpiece ends of the handset.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
141 words
A device for converting a table telephone having a handset, base with cradle and dial face into a wall telephone comprising: first, base tilting and holding means secured to a wall and adapted to detachably hold said base in a position at which the dial face is essentially vertical and the cradle is held above said face; and second, handset support means for holding the handset in the normal cradle position even when the base is tIlted forward at a severe angle, while, simultaneously, not interfering with the normal operation of manually removing or replacing the handset on its cradle: said handset supporting means comprising a U- shaped clip having bent over legs with flared curved fingers; said clip fitting over the cradle in such a manner that said fingers will press against the mouthpiece and earpiece ends of the handset.
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) | 1976-02-06 | 1976-08-07 | 1977-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-06 | 1980-08-07 | 1981-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-06 | 1984-08-07 | 1985-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |