US3830987A
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Two position telephone handset support
Assignee: DYKE L VAN
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Filing: 1973-01-11
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Granted: 1974-08-20
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Expires: 1993-01-11
Abstract
Abstract A telephone handset support adapted for use on either shoulder of a person to enable the person to speak and listen over a telephone handset without using his hands. The support includes a curved base member shaped to fit over the top of a person''s shoulder, an arm which extends from the base member upwardly when the base member is placed on a person''s shoulder, a holder mounted on the end of the arm to extend laterally therefrom and rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the arm between a first and second position and apparatus for rigidly securing the holder in either the first or second position. A flexible band is looped over a telephone handset positioned in the holder to secure it therein. The holder includes apparatus for alternatively tightening or loosening the band loop to enable insertion and removal of a telephone handset. Rotating the holder to and securing it in the first position enables use of the support on a person''s left shoulder whereas rotating the holder to and securing it in the second position enables use of the support on a person''s right shoulder.
Inventors
- 👤 Dyke L Van
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:21
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/02; H04M1/04; H04M1/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
A telephone handset support including a curved base member adapted to rest on a person''s shoulder, a holder member adapted to be attached to a telephone handset, an arm affixed to and projecting laterally from one of the members, means for securing the arm to the second of said members in spaced relation to the first of said members and in either a first position or a second position in angular relation to the first position so as to permit placement and use of the support and handset on either shoulder of a person, the securing means comprising a first pair of opposed means on said second member for disposing said arm in said first position, a second pair of opposed means extending in angular relation to the first pair of opposed means for disposing said arm in the second position, each pair of opposed means being spaced complementarily to the width of said arm for relatively snug engagement with opposed side of the latter, coacting means on said arm and on said second member between each pair of opposed means for confining said arm against longitudinal displacement relative to said second member, and fastening means for detachably connecting said arm to said second member in either of its positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
A telephone handset support including a curved base member adapted to rest on a person''s shoulder, a holder member adapted to be attached to a telephone handset, an arm affixed to and projecting laterally from one of the members, means for securing the arm to the second of said members in spaced relation to the first of said members and in either a first position or a second position in angular relation to the first position so as to permit placement and use of the support and handset on either shoulder of a person, the securing means comprising a first pair of opposed means on said second member for disposing said arm in said first position, a second pair of opposed means extending in angular relation to the first pair of opposed means for disposing said arm in the second position, each pair of opposed means being spaced complementarily to the width of said arm for relatively snug engagement with opposed side of the latter, coacting means on said arm and on said second member between each pair of opposed means for confining said arm against longitudinal displacement relative to said second member, and fastening means for detachably connecting said arm to said second member in either of its positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
A telephone handset support as defined in claim 1 wherein said securing means includes a first channel formed by said first pair of opposed means, and a second channel formed by the second pair of opposed means in angular relation to the first channel, each of the channels being substantially complementary to said arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
76 words
A telephone handset support as defined in claim 1 wherein each pair of the opposed means of said securing means includes a pair of spaced surfaces facing each other, the pair of spaced surfaces of said first pair of opposed means being disposed in angular relation to the pair of spaced surfaces of the second pair of opposed means, each of said pairs of spaced surfaces being substantially complementary to the opposed sides of said arm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A telephone handset support as defined in claim 1 wherein the coacting means for confining said arm against longitudinal displacement relative to said second member includes at least one boss, and at least one complementary recess for receiving the boss.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A telephone handset as defined in claim 1 wherein said arm is affixed to and projects laterally from the curved base member, the securing means forming a part of the holder member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
57 words
A telephone handset support as defined in claim 1 wherein the coacting means for confining said arm against longitudinal displacement relative to said second member includes a projection between each pair of the opposed means of said securing means, and a complementary recess for receiving one of the projections in each of the positions of said arm.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
82 words
A telephone handset support as defined in claim 1 wherein each pair of the opposed means of said securing means includes a pair of spaced facing surfaces forming a channel therebetween on said second member, the channel between the pair of facing surfaces of said first pair of opposed means intersecting and extending in angular relation to the channel between the pair of facing surfaces of the second pair of opposed means, each of said channels being substantially complementary to said arm.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
A telephone handset support as defined in claim 7 wherein the coacting means for confining said arm against longitudinal displacement relative to said second member includes at least one boss, and at least one complementary recess for receiving the boss.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
A telephone handset as defined in claim 7 wherein said arm is affixed to and projects laterally from the curved base member, the securing means forming a part of the holder member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
52 words
A telephone handset support as defined in claim 7 wherein the coacting means for confining said arm against longitudinal displacement relative to said second member includes a projection in each channel, and a complementary recess in said arm for receiving one of the projections in each of the positions of said arm.
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) | 1977-08-19 | 1978-02-18 | 1978-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-19 | 1982-02-18 | 1982-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-19 | 1986-02-18 | 1986-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |