US3889806A
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Clock housing and decorative means therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-02-14
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Granted: 1975-06-17
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Expires: 1994-02-14
Abstract
Abstract The invention provides a clock kit comprising a clock housing, decorative means adapted to project from the housing, a clock motor support means, a motor housing, hour indicators, hour and minute hands and a felt covering, and optionally a soft pad having the shape of the clock. The clock housing blank comprising a base, a plurality of circumferential tabs extending from the base, the tabs when taken together substantially extending about the circumference of the base, said tabs being folded out of the plane of said base to be perpendicular to said base with the extension of one tab being positioned against the adjacent tab and adhesively held in such position. The tabs are of such design and structure as to permit decorative means to be attached thereto and to project outward thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank P Casella
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:34
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04B; G04B37/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A clock kit comprising a container having enclosed therein, a clock housing blank, a plurality of decorative elements adapted to project from the housing, means for attaching said decorative means to said housing, a clock motor support means, a motor housing, hour and minute hands, a shaft extending from said Motor housing for connecting said hour and minute hands to said motor housing, hour indicators, and means for connecting said hour indicators to said clock housing, said clock housing blank comprising a base having an opening medially located to provide access for said shaft, a plurality of circumferential tabs extending from the base, the tabs when taken together substantially extending about the circumference of the base, which tabs when folded out of the plane of said base to be perpendicular thereto provide a housing adapted to engage and hold said decorative means and said motor support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A clock kit comprising a container having enclosed therein, a clock housing blank, a plurality of decorative elements adapted to project from the housing, means for attaching said decorative means to said housing, a clock motor support means, a motor housing, hour and minute hands, a shaft extending from said Motor housing for connecting said hour and minute hands to said motor housing, hour indicators, and means for connecting said hour indicators to said clock housing, said clock housing blank comprising a base having an opening medially located to provide access for said shaft, a plurality of circumferential tabs extending from the base, the tabs when taken together substantially extending about the circumference of the base, which tabs when folded out of the plane of said base to be perpendicular thereto provide a housing adapted to engage and hold said decorative means and said motor support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A clock kit according to claim 1 wherein the respective tabs of said clock housing are each provided with a lateral extension so as to provide a connection between the respective tabs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A clock kit according to claim 1 wherein said means for attaching said decorative elements comprising a plurality of positional openings in said tabs and a projection on each of said elements adapted for interlocking engagement with one of said openings.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A clock kit according to claim 3 wherein the base of the clock housing blank has openings circumferentially positioned to engage and hold said hour indicators, and said hour indicators provided with means for engagement in said openings.
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) | 1978-06-16 | 1978-12-16 | 1979-06-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-16 | 1982-12-16 | 1983-06-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-16 | 1986-12-16 | 1987-06-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |