US3725947A
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Automatic timekeeping and accounting unit
Assignee: Computer Management Systems Inc
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Filing: 1971-09-30
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Granted: 1973-04-03
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Expires: 1991-09-30
Abstract
Abstract An automatic timekeeping and accounting unit is provided which has particular utility for use by professional persons such as lawyers, accountants and the like. The unit of the invention is intended to be placed on, in, or behind the desk of the user. The unit, in one of its embodiments, contains a columnar printer, a numeric keyboard entry, a functional dial, a columnar device mechanism, operation buttons, and appropriate electronic circuitry. The unit functions automatically to record a client''s identifying number, a work activity code number, and the time spent at the particular work, as well as other appropriate data. A record is then made on a paper tape, or on a magnetic tape cassette, which is used to make up statements, or other appropriate reports. This latter function may be carried out by the subscriber himself, or by a central data processing office.
Inventors
- 👤 E Albertini
- 👤 S Shu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 09:28
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07C; G07C1/00; G07C1/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S200/00; Y10S200/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
An automatic timekeeping and accounting unit including manually operated means for establishing indicia representing an account and for establishing indicia representing a work activity; clock means for establishing the time interval in which a particular work activity occurred; recording means coupled to said manually operated means and to said clock means for recording the aforesaid indicia; and a telephone switching circuit connected to said clock means and operated by a telephone to stop the clock means when the telephone is operated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
An automatic timekeeping and accounting unit including manually operated means for establishing indicia representing an account and for establishing indicia representing a work activity; clock means for establishing the time interval in which a particular work activity occurred; recording means coupled to said manually operated means and to said clock means for recording the aforesaid indicia; and a telephone switching circuit connected to said clock means and operated by a telephone to stop the clock means when the telephone is operated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The automatic timekeeping and accounting unit defined in claim 1, in which said recording means includes a paper tape printing recording system.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The automatic timekeeping and accounting unit defined in claim 1, in which said recording means includes a magnetic recording system including a removable cassette.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The automatic timekeeping and accounting unit defined in claim 1, and which includes a first manually operated switch means for activating said clock means and a second manually operated switch means for stopping said clock means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The automatic timekeeping and accounting unit defined in claim 1, and which includes circuit means for maintaining information concerning an interrupted activity in memory in said unit upon the activation of said telephone switching circuit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
The automatic timekeeping and accounting unit defined in claim 1, and which includes further control circuitry responsive to the activation of said telephone switching circuit for enabling the time interval of a telephone conversation to be recorded by said recording means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The automatic timekeeping and accounting unit defined in claim 1, in which said recording means includes a magnetic recording system having a removable cassette, and a paper tape recording system.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The automatic timekeeping and accounting unit defined in claim 5, and which includes control means for automatically returning the system to the interrupted activity when the telephone is de-activated.
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) | 1976-04-02 | 1976-10-02 | 1977-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-02 | 1980-10-02 | 1981-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-02 | 1984-10-02 | 1985-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |