US3817022A
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Clock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-12-19
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Granted: 1974-06-18
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Expires: 1992-12-19
Abstract
Abstract An advertising display receiving surface, one side of which has an overlay comprising an advertising insert sheet that is readily removable and replaceable. An electronic clock motor is on the other side of the surface. The display receiving surface acts also as the face of the clock, but lacks the dial. The advertising display sheet contains the dial and is transparent at the portion of the display sheet that overlays the area swept by the clock hands. The display insert is readily replaceable as when the advertising message has served its purpose or when it becomes dirty. The dial portion of the advertising display insert is off center with respect to the advertising display area of the insert sheet. This permits mounting of the advertising display with any one of its sides uppermost.
Inventors
- 👤 W Swartz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:50
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04B; G04B45/00; G04B45/0084; G04B45/0092; G04B19/00; G04B19/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A clock comprising an open box-like body having a display receiving cover closing the body, a clock motor in the body and clock hands outside of the body and driven by the motor, an advertising insert sheet overlaying the display receiving cover, said body having means for receiving and releasably holding said advertising insert sheet that overlays the display receiving cover, the insert sheet and the cover being of substantially the same area with one coextensive with and overlaying the other, the portion of the insert sheet that overlays the path of sweep of the clock hands being transparent to permit observation of the clock hands therethrough, and the insert sheet having a clock dial for cooperation with said clock hands.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A clock comprising an open box-like body having a display receiving cover closing the body, a clock motor in the body and clock hands outside of the body and driven by the motor, an advertising insert sheet overlaying the display receiving cover, said body having means for receiving and releasably holding said advertising insert sheet that overlays the display receiving cover, the insert sheet and the cover being of substantially the same area with one coextensive with and overlaying the other, the portion of the insert sheet that overlays the path of sweep of the clock hands being transparent to permit observation of the clock hands therethrough, and the insert sheet having a clock dial for cooperation with said clock hands.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A combination according to claim 1 wherein the transparent portion of the insert is offset from the center of the insert and the body is non-circular in shape and there is provided means for mounting the body with any of a number of different parts thereof uppermost.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A combination according to claim 1 wherein the transparent portion of the insert is offset from the center of the insert and the body is of a polygon shape and there is provided means for mounting the body with different selected ones of the sides uppermost.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
A combination according to claim 1 wherein the cover is translucent.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
A combination according to claim 4 wherein the body has illuminating means therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A combination according to claim 5 wherein the advertising portions of the insert include areas of differing opacity constituting the advertisement.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
153 words
A clock comprising a body having a cover, a clock motor in the body and clock hands outside of the body and driven by the motor, an advertising insert sheet that overlays substantially the entire cover, said body having means for receiving and releasably holding the insert sheet, the portion of the insert sheet that overlays the path of sweep of the clock hands being transparent to permit observation of the clock hands, and the insert sheet having a clock dial thereon for cooperation with said hands, said cover being translucent, and said body having illuminating means therein, and said advertising portions of the insert sheet including areas of different opacity constituting the advertisement, said body having a depression therein that constitutes the face of the clock, the depression being off center with respect to the front of the body, and said body having means for mounting it with different parts thereof uppermost.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
153 words
A clock comprising a body having a cover, a clock motor in the body and clock hands outside of the body and driven by the motor, an advertising insert sheet that overlays substantially the entire cover, said body having means for receiving and releasably holding the insert sheet, the portion of the insert sheet that overlays the path of sweep of the clock hands being transparent to permit observation of the clock hands, and the insert sheet having a clock dial thereon for cooperation with said hands, said cover being translucent, and said body having illuminating means therein, and said advertising portions of the insert sheet including areas of different opacity constituting the advertisement, said body having a depression therein that constitutes the face of the clock, the depression being off center with respect to the front of the body, and said body having means for mounting it with different parts thereof uppermost.
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) | 1977-06-17 | 1977-12-17 | 1978-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-17 | 1981-12-17 | 1982-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-17 | 1985-12-17 | 1986-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |