US3866211A
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Parlimentary procedure sign
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-09-05
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Granted: 1975-02-11
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Expires: 1993-09-05
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a lectern that defines a place for a speaker to stand or sit and includes a plurality of independently controllable electrical signs, each sign displaying a message indicative of a different phase of parliamentary procedure. The individual signs are readily visible to an audience facing the speaker and are selectively controlled by the speaker.
Inventors
- 👤 Milton E Curtis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 04:02
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B5/00; G08B5/22; G08B5/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A lectern comprising: enclosure means defining a platform for accommodating reading material to be read by a speaker occupying a position on one side of said enclosure means; a panel comprising a plurality of electrically operated, individually controlled illuminated display signs, said panel mounted on an opposite side of said enclosure means so as to be readily visible to an audience facing the speaker, said signs are indicative of events contemporaneously transpiring; and switch control means for controlling said signs, said control means being disposed on said platform so as to be readily operated by the speaker.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A lectern comprising: enclosure means defining a platform for accommodating reading material to be read by a speaker occupying a position on one side of said enclosure means; a panel comprising a plurality of electrically operated, individually controlled illuminated display signs, said panel mounted on an opposite side of said enclosure means so as to be readily visible to an audience facing the speaker, said signs are indicative of events contemporaneously transpiring; and switch control means for controlling said signs, said control means being disposed on said platform so as to be readily operated by the speaker.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A lectern according to claim 1 wherein each of said signs comprises a plate of translucent material bearing indicia thereon and said control means comprises individual rear light sources, each source disposed by and associated with one of said plates.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A lectern according to claim 2 wherein at least one of said plates is removable.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A lectern according to claim 2 wherein at least one of said plates bears the legend ''''New Business'''' and another one of said plates bears the legend ''''Old Business.''''
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
A lectern according to claim 2 comprising a second plurality of display signs, similar to said plurality of display signs, and wherein said second plurality of display signs are oriented differently than said plurality of display signs but are also readily visible to an audience facing the speaker.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A lectern according to claim 5 comprising an upper surface that slopes toward the speaker.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A lectern according to claim 6 comprising a microphone disposed to be used by the speaker.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A lectern according to claim 7 comprising an amplifier coupled to said microphone and a loudspeaker coupled to said amplifier and disposed so as to project the speaker''s voice to an audience facing him.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
A lectern according to claim 6 defining ash receptacle means on said upper surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
A lectern according to claim 6 defining coaster means on said upper surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
A lectern according to claim 6 comprising a light for illuminating said upper surface.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
A lectern according to claim 6 comprising alarm means for indicating out of order events, said alarm means being obserable by an audience facing the speaker.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
A lectern according to claim 12 wherein said alarm means comprises a light coupled to a flasher.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
A lectern according to claim 12 wherein said alarm means comprises a buzzEr.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
12 words
A lectern according to claim 1 wherein said enclosure means is portable.
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) | 1978-02-10 | 1978-08-12 | 1979-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-10 | 1982-08-12 | 1983-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-10 | 1986-08-12 | 1987-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |