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Method and means for giving point of sale commercial announcements
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-16
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Granted: 1974-07-23
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Expires: 1993-02-16
Abstract
Abstract Point of sales advertisements are given by a tape recorder which periodically plays back prerecorded commercial announcements. In one embodiment, a tape recorder turns on and interrupts background program material. An interlock on the tape player prevents the playing of any unauthorized cassette or cartridge.
Inventors
- 👤 J Rubin
- 👤 A Lockner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 04:49
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/02; G11B15/05; G11B15/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
61 words
Commercial announcement playback apparatus comprising means for providing a source of background program material, means for providing a source of commercial announcements, timer means for measuring predetermined periods of time, means responsive to said timer for interrupting said background program source, means for initiating operation of said commercial source means, and interlock means for precluding playback of a non-authorized commercial announcement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
61 words
Commercial announcement playback apparatus comprising means for providing a source of background program material, means for providing a source of commercial announcements, timer means for measuring predetermined periods of time, means responsive to said timer for interrupting said background program source, means for initiating operation of said commercial source means, and interlock means for precluding playback of a non-authorized commercial announcement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said interlock means comprises mechanical interference means for precluding non-authorized operation of said commercial source means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said commercial source means comprises a magnetic tape housed in a cassette or cartridge and said mechanical interference means comprises means for precluding insertion of an unauthorized cassette or cartridge in a tape player.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 3 and electrical interlocking means for precluding the operation of said source of commercial announcements.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said electrical interlock means makes contact with said magnetic tape.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said electrical interlock means operates responsive to signals recorded on said tape.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said electrical interlock means comprises contacts closed by said cassette or cartridge when in playing position in said apparatus.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said mechanical interference means comprises complimentary key-like means on said cassette or cartridge and said apparatus whereby said cassette or cartridge cannot be played back if said complimentary key-like means do not interfit.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said interlock means comprises electrical interlocking means for precluding the operation of said source of commercial announcements.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said electrical interlock means makes contact with said magnetic tape.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said electrical interlock means operates responsive to signals recorded on said tape.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
116 words
A method of giving point of sale verbal announcements comprising the steps of a. prerecording advertising announcements adapted to a product or service available at a point of sale, b. positioning recording play back apparatus at the point of sale with amplification means therein for covering the sales area with the recorded announcement during said play back, c. normally precluding playback of unauthorized prerecorded advertising announcements, d. repeatedly measuring a selected predetermined period of time, e. starting said apparatus at the end of each period of time to interrupt any background programming and play back said recorded message, and f. stopping said apparatus and remeasuring said selected time period responsive to the end of said message.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
116 words
A method of giving point of sale verbal announcements comprising the steps of a. prerecording advertising announcements adapted to a product or service available at a point of sale, b. positioning recording play back apparatus at the point of sale with amplification means therein for covering the sales area with the recorded announcement during said play back, c. normally precluding playback of unauthorized prerecorded advertising announcements, d. repeatedly measuring a selected predetermined period of time, e. starting said apparatus at the end of each period of time to interrupt any background programming and play back said recorded message, and f. stopping said apparatus and remeasuring said selected time period responsive to the end of said message.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 12 and the added step of F. providing background programs during the measured periods of time.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 13 and the added step of g. overriding said timer to immediately play back said recorded message.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method of claim 14 and the added step of h. overriding said apparatus to immediately terminate said playback of said recorded message and reset said timer. 16 The method of claim 12 wherein the predetermined period of time is fixed after it has been selected.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 12 wherein the predetermined period of time is variable after it has been selected.
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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 |