US3845252A
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Wall telephone frame and holder
Assignee: Rubbermaid Inc
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Filing: 1973-04-26
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Granted: 1974-10-29
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Expires: 1993-04-26
Abstract
Abstract A reversible frame for surrounding a wall telephone having an integral pad holder frame at one side for cradling a telephone receiver or handset when off the hook, and detachably mounting a writing pad holder.
Inventors
- 👤 D Wooters
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 03:46
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/02; H04M1/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
A frame for a wall telephone having rectangularly arranged walls defining an opening for surrounding the telephone and forming a holder frame at one side of said opening, a writing pad holder detachably mounted in said holder frame, and a cradle within said holder frame adjacent said writing pad holder and adapted to hold the telephone handset when detached from the telephone.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
62 words
A frame for a wall telephone having rectangularly arranged walls defining an opening for surrounding the telephone and forming a holder frame at one side of said opening, a writing pad holder detachably mounted in said holder frame, and a cradle within said holder frame adjacent said writing pad holder and adapted to hold the telephone handset when detached from the telephone.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A frame for a wall telephone as described in claim 1, in which the frame is reversible to position the holder frame at the opposite side of the opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A frame for a wall telephone as described in claim 2, in which the holder frame has upper and lower cradles, the upper cradle being located behind said writing pad holder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
A frame for a wall telephone as described in claim 3, in which the writing pad holder is adapted to be detachably mounted selectively over the upper and lower cradles, thereby permitting reversing the frame to position the holder frame on the opposite side of said frame opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
A frame for a wall telephone as described in claim 4, in which the upper end of the writing pad holder is adapted to selectively resiliently engage the upper and lower cradles for mounting the pad holder in the holder frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A frame for a wall telephone as described in claim 5, in which the holder frame has a rear wall provided with two slots for selectively engaging the lower end of the pad holder to mount it in the holder frame.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-10-28 | 1978-04-29 | 1978-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-28 | 1982-04-29 | 1982-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-28 | 1986-04-29 | 1986-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |