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US3840924A
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Combination clock, bed lamp, radio and tape player
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-04-19
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Granted: 1974-10-15
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Expires: 1993-04-19
Abstract
Abstract An accessory for mounting on the headboard of a bed, which incorporates a clock, bed lamp, radio and tape player. The unit is mounted by means of U-shaped or L-shaped brackets fitted to the back of the device which mount over and behind the headboard of a bed. The unit incorporates a digital-reading clock, a fluorescent lamp and switch, a radio adaptable for playing of AMFM radio and a tape player. The advantage of this unit is that it may be mounted on the top of a headboard of a bed so as to preserve the finish of the headboard while being accessible.
Inventors
- 👤 F Hamilton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 20:09
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C21/00; A47C21/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
An accessory for mounting on the headboard of a bed which includes a digital reading clock, an AM-FM radio, and a tape player, together with a fluorescent lamp which is mounted on the lower surface of the device in the conventional mounting position of the device, said device being fitted with brackets so as to fasten across the top and behind the back of a headboard of a conventional bed, the said mounting brackets being of a U-shaped configuration, with one section of the mounting bracket running parallel to the top face of the device and with the other section of the bracket mounted at right angles to the first section so as to run parallel to the back surface of the device, and separated from the back surface of the device by the width of a conventional headboard, each said brackets fitted with holes so that it may be permanently fastened to the back of a headboard of a bed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
An accessory for mounting on the headboard of a bed which includes a digital reading clock, an AM-FM radio, and a tape player, together with a fluorescent lamp which is mounted on the lower surface of the device in the conventional mounting position of the device, said device being fitted with brackets so as to fasten across the top and behind the back of a headboard of a conventional bed, the said mounting brackets being of a U-shaped configuration, with one section of the mounting bracket running parallel to the top face of the device and with the other section of the bracket mounted at right angles to the first section so as to run parallel to the back surface of the device, and separated from the back surface of the device by the width of a conventional headboard, each said brackets fitted with holes so that it may be permanently fastened to the back of a headboard of a bed.
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) | 1977-10-14 | 1978-04-15 | 1978-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-14 | 1982-04-15 | 1982-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-14 | 1986-04-15 | 1986-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |