US3843166A
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Device for removable attachment to a wall mounted telephone
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-08
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Granted: 1974-10-22
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Expires: 1992-05-08
Abstract
Abstract A device for removable attachment to a wall mounted telephone is provided which is formed of a planar sheet of painted or coated light gauge steel. It has a front face directed away from the wall and mounted thereon are a permanently bound addresstelephone book, a holder for note paper, and a pen attached by a chain. Means are provided for engagement with a wall mounted telephone.
Inventors
- 👤 A Barone
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:51
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/02; H04M1/21
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A device for removable attachment to a wall phone which phone has a back plate with means for mounting the back plate to a wall and a front cover for said phone which when attached to said back plate surrounds the periphery of said back plate, said device comprising a planar sheet of material, said material having an opening therein which opening is adapted to permit the sheet to be mounted adjacent a wall and be located by said back plate, said opening being of such size and arrangement that when the phone cover is engaged with said back plate said cover overlies said sheet material to conceal said opening and said mounting means, said sheet material further comprising means for the reception of indicia including means to removably receive sheets of paper and also including flange means extending forward from said sheet material disposed to support a permanently bound book.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
151 words
A device for removable attachment to a wall phone which phone has a back plate with means for mounting the back plate to a wall and a front cover for said phone which when attached to said back plate surrounds the periphery of said back plate, said device comprising a planar sheet of material, said material having an opening therein which opening is adapted to permit the sheet to be mounted adjacent a wall and be located by said back plate, said opening being of such size and arrangement that when the phone cover is engaged with said back plate said cover overlies said sheet material to conceal said opening and said mounting means, said sheet material further comprising means for the reception of indicia including means to removably receive sheets of paper and also including flange means extending forward from said sheet material disposed to support a permanently bound book.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 further characterized by projection means on said sheet extending toward the direction of said wall for engagement thereof when said sheet is secured to said phone.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention as defined in claim 2 wherein said projection means includes flanges around the edges of said material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said opening is a slot extending upwardly from a lower edge thereof positioned and configured to slidably engage a portion of the phone on a wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention as defined in claim 4 further characterized by flange means adjacent said opening positioned to engage the phone between the back plate and front cover thereof at the top edge.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention as defined in claim 4 wherein said slot is offset laterally whereby to provide the front face with different width sections adjacent the phone when the device is attached.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein there are a plurality of openings each in the form of a slot extending upwardly from a lower edge.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said opening is configured and at least partially surrounds the back plate of the phone mounted on the wall.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said sheet material is formed at least in part of a ferro-magnetic material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said means for the reception of indicia includes a partially enclosed holder for supporting note papers.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said flange means include flanges positioned to engage the rear cover of the book, and a flange to engage the front cover at fully inserted position only of the book.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-10-21 | 1978-04-22 | 1978-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-21 | 1982-04-22 | 1982-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-21 | 1986-04-22 | 1986-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |