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US3965310A
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Apparatus for limiting access to telephone dialing area
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-09-23
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Granted: 1976-06-22
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Expires: 1994-09-23
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for limiting access to the dialing area of a telephone consists of a frame positioned around the dialing area and is firmly clamped in place. A shield is attached to one side of the frame by means of hinges and may be secured to the opposite side to limit access to the dialing area by means of a lock.
Inventors
- 👤 Alan Willy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:42
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/66; H04M1/667
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A telephone dial shielding device for selectively permitting or preventing access to a dialing area of a telephone face, including a frame formed by a plurality of sides extending around the perimeter of the dialing area of the telephone face, a shield pivotally attached to the frame so as to obscure and prevent access to the dialing area of the telephone face when in a closed position, strap means for attaching said frame to the body of the telephone, said strap means for attaching said frame to said telephone body being secured to selective opposing sides of said frame, and means for allowing the securing of the shield to said frame to retain said shield in said closed position adjacent said frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A telephone dial shielding device for selectively permitting or preventing access to a dialing area of a telephone face, including a frame formed by a plurality of sides extending around the perimeter of the dialing area of the telephone face, a shield pivotally attached to the frame so as to obscure and prevent access to the dialing area of the telephone face when in a closed position, strap means for attaching said frame to the body of the telephone, said strap means for attaching said frame to said telephone body being secured to selective opposing sides of said frame, and means for allowing the securing of the shield to said frame to retain said shield in said closed position adjacent said frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein a locking means locking said frame to said shield is employed to secure the dialing area from unauthorized use.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
78 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said frame is connected to the strap means for attaching said frame to the telephone body at selected opposing sides of said frame by fastening means inserted through corresponding, aligned openings formed in said frame and said strap means for attaching said frame to the telephone body thereby creating a tension between said opposing attaching means and holding the frame secure on the perimeter of the dialing area of the telephone face.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein said shield is pivotally attached along one side thereof to said frame in such a way that when in a closed position, said shield obscures and prevents access to the fastening means which secure said frame to said strap means attaching said frame to the telephone body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
116 words
In a telephone shielding device for selectively permitting or preventing access to a dialing area of a telephone face, the improvement comprising a frame, strap means for attaching said frame snugly to a telephone body, said frame formed by opposing generally horizontal and vertical members extending around the perimeter of the dialing area of the telephone face, a shield attached by hinge means to the frame so as to obscure the dialing area of the telephone and only a portion of said telephone body when said shield is moved to a closed position and means for allowing the securing of said shield to said frame to retain said shield adjacent said frame in said closed position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
116 words
In a telephone shielding device for selectively permitting or preventing access to a dialing area of a telephone face, the improvement comprising a frame, strap means for attaching said frame snugly to a telephone body, said frame formed by opposing generally horizontal and vertical members extending around the perimeter of the dialing area of the telephone face, a shield attached by hinge means to the frame so as to obscure the dialing area of the telephone and only a portion of said telephone body when said shield is moved to a closed position and means for allowing the securing of said shield to said frame to retain said shield adjacent said frame in said closed position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
71 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein said frame is connected to the strap means for attaching said frame to the telephone body at selected opposing sides of said frame by fastening means inserted through corresponding, aligned openings formed in said frame and in said strap means, thereby creating a tension between said opposing attaching means and holding the frame secure on the perimeter of the dialing area of the telephone face.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
70 words
The combination of claim 6 wherein said frame is attached to the telephone body and is posed around the perimeter of the dialing area of the telephone, said shield being pivotally attached to said frame in such a way that when in a closed position, said shield obscures and prevents access to the fastening means which secure said frame to said strap means attaching said frame to the telephone body.
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) | 1979-06-22 | 1979-12-22 | 1980-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-22 | 1983-12-22 | 1984-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-22 | 1987-12-22 | 1988-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |