US4035731A
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Combined binocular radio unit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-01-21
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Granted: 1977-07-12
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Expires: 1996-01-21
Abstract
Abstract A combined binocular-radio unit including a housing having disposed therein a binocular radio receiver and mechanism for the activation of the radio receiver when the binocular is extended from the housing for use.
Inventors
- 👤 Warren Dixon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:16
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/06; H04B1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
61 words
A combined binocular-radio unit comprising: a. a housing; b. radio receiving means disposed within said housing; c. binocular means pivotally affixed within said housing and being extensible outside said housing; and d. activating means affixed to said binocular means to turn on and off said radio receiving means when said binocular means are extended and retracted in cooperation with said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
61 words
A combined binocular-radio unit comprising: a. a housing; b. radio receiving means disposed within said housing; c. binocular means pivotally affixed within said housing and being extensible outside said housing; and d. activating means affixed to said binocular means to turn on and off said radio receiving means when said binocular means are extended and retracted in cooperation with said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A combined binocular-radio unit according to claim 1, wherein said radio receiving means comprise a conventional broadcast band radio receiver.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A combined binocular-radio unit according to claim 1, wherein said housing is constructed to store said binocular means when not in use therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
76 words
A combined binocular-radio unit according to claim 1, wherein said activating means comprises a bar pivotally affixed on one end to said binocular means and pivotally affixed on the opposite end to a switch in cooperation with said radio receiving means to urge said switch to the on position when said binocular means is extended from said housing and to urge said switch to the off position when said binocular means are retracted within said housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A combined binocular-radio unit according to claim 4, wherein said switch is of the rotational type.
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) | 1980-07-11 | 1981-01-10 | 1981-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-11 | 1985-01-10 | 1985-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-11 | 1989-01-10 | 1989-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |