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US3824949A
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Whistle device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-24
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Granted: 1974-07-23
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Expires: 1992-11-24
Abstract
Abstract The disclosed whistle device comprises a whistle mounted within a sound-directing megaphone which is actuated through a flexible conduit and supported by a clip so that the whistle can be actuated at a distance from the operator''s ear and the resulting sound directed in the general direction he is facing.
Inventors
- 👤 C Aquila
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 15:22
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10K; G10K5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A whistle device for use in sporting events comprising, a sound-directing megaphone having an open front eNd for directing sound therefrom, a sound-generating whistle mounted within said megaphone including a hollow body for receiving air to activate said whistle, an elongated, flexible conduit having one end connected in fluid communication with said whistle and having a mouthpiece at its opposite end for holding in the mouth of a user for transmitting air blown into said conduit by said user into said whistle, and a primary support means on said megaphone member for detachably connecting and retaining said megaphone in a position on the user''s torso away from the user''s ears so the user may not be subjected to loud, irritating, and fatiguing noise from the whistle during user thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A whistle device for use in sporting events comprising, a sound-directing megaphone having an open front eNd for directing sound therefrom, a sound-generating whistle mounted within said megaphone including a hollow body for receiving air to activate said whistle, an elongated, flexible conduit having one end connected in fluid communication with said whistle and having a mouthpiece at its opposite end for holding in the mouth of a user for transmitting air blown into said conduit by said user into said whistle, and a primary support means on said megaphone member for detachably connecting and retaining said megaphone in a position on the user''s torso away from the user''s ears so the user may not be subjected to loud, irritating, and fatiguing noise from the whistle during user thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A whistle device in accordance with claim 1, wherein said open front end of said megaphone defines a plane which is disposed at an acute angle with respect to the longitudinal central axis of said megaphone.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A whistle device in accordance with claim 1, wherein said primary support means comprises a clip for attachment to the belt or waistband of the user.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
A whistle device in accordance with claim 1, wherein said megaphone includes a generally conical side wall and a generally planar rear wall disposed in generally perpendicular relation to the longitudinal central axis of said megaphone, and said primary support means comprises a clip mounted on said rear wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A whistle device according to claim 4, wherein said clip comprises a pair of generally parallel legs and an interconnecting bight portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A whistle device according to claim 5, wherein one of said legs terminates in a perpendicular finger which attaches said clip to said rear wall, and the other of said legs termintes in a perpendicular gripping finger.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A whistle device according to claim 1, wherein the device further comprises a secondary support means attached to the conduit to support at least a portion of the conduit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A whistle device according to claim 7, wherein said secondary support means comprises a flexible support.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
A whistle device according to claim 8, wherein said flexible support comprises, a pair of rings and and interconnecting chain, one of said rings encompassing said conduit, the other of said rings being adapted for attachment to the user''s clothing.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
A whistle device in accordance with claim 1, wherein said megaphone includes a generally conical side wall, and said whistle is mounted on said side wall.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
68 words
A whistle device in accordance with claim 10, wherein said side wall includes an opening therein, said whistle includes a hollow body having an elongated stem for connection in fluid communication to said conduit for transmitting air to said body, and said body of said whistle is mounted internally of said megaphone and said stem extends through said opening for connection to said conduit exteriorly of said megaphone.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
A whisthe device in accordance with claim 11, wherein said one end of said conduit is composed of a resilient, pliable polymeric material, and is fitted over and frictionally and clampingly engages said stem.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-07-22 | 1978-01-21 | 1978-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-22 | 1982-01-21 | 1982-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-22 | 1986-01-21 | 1986-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |