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Sleep-inducing/interrupting audio system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-02-24
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Granted: 1977-09-13
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Expires: 1996-02-24
Abstract
Abstract For sleep promotion and for sleeper awakening an audio system including a wide band audio frequency generator is provided with an output speaker, volume and tone selectors, a time-alarm signalling system, and means for connection with a house alarm system to sound the time-alarm when the house alarm system is actuated; operation is suspended when the alarm system is actuated for any reason; volume control in response to ambient noise is also provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Holly Banks, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:59
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04G; G04G13/00; G04G13/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A sleep-inducing/interrupting audio system comprising: means for emitting a uniform audible hum-like signal for inducing sleep, means for adjusting the signal to mask ambient sounds, including means for adjusting signal tone and volume, means for sounding an alarm to interrupt sleep, including means for stopping said signal upon the sounding of the alarm, the means for sounding an alarm having connection for sounding said alarm through the speaker and including a clock having means for commencing the alarm sounding at an adjustably predetermined time, and the means for sounding the alarm further including connection for sounding the alarm through origination by a source such as a burglar alarm external to the audio system.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A sleep-inducing/interrupting audio system comprising: means for emitting a uniform audible hum-like signal for inducing sleep, means for adjusting the signal to mask ambient sounds, including means for adjusting signal tone and volume, means for sounding an alarm to interrupt sleep, including means for stopping said signal upon the sounding of the alarm, the means for sounding an alarm having connection for sounding said alarm through the speaker and including a clock having means for commencing the alarm sounding at an adjustably predetermined time, and the means for sounding the alarm further including connection for sounding the alarm through origination by a source such as a burglar alarm external to the audio system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
99 words
A sleep-inducing/interrupting audio system comprising: means for emitting a uniform audible hum-like signal for inducing sleep, means for adjusting the signal to mask ambient sounds, including means for adjusting signal tone and volume, means for sounding an alarm to interrupt sleep, including means for stopping said signal upon the sounding of the alarm, the means for sounding an alarm having connection for sounding said alarm through the speaker, earphones included in the system, and means for alternatively selecting earphones or speaker, the means for selecting earphones having means for preserving said connection for sounding the alarm through the speaker.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
99 words
A sleep-inducing/interrupting audio system comprising: means for emitting a uniform audible hum-like signal for inducing sleep, means for adjusting the signal to mask ambient sounds, including means for adjusting signal tone and volume, means for sounding an alarm to interrupt sleep, including means for stopping said signal upon the sounding of the alarm, the means for sounding an alarm having connection for sounding said alarm through the speaker, earphones included in the system, and means for alternatively selecting earphones or speaker, the means for selecting earphones having means for preserving said connection for sounding the alarm through the speaker.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
129 words
A sleep-inducing/interrupting audio system comprising: means for emitting a uniform audible hum-like signal for inducing sleep, means for adjusting the signal to mask ambient sounds, including means for adjusting signal tone and volume, means for sounding an alarm to interrupt sleep, including means for stopping said signal upon the sounding of the alarm, the means for sounding an alarm including both a clock having means for commencing the alarm sounding at an adjustably predetermined time and an external alarm system, a speaker in the audio system; earphones in the audio system, means for sounding said alarm by the clock selectively through the speaker, the earphones, or both speaker and earphones; and means for insuring sounding of alarm through both speaker and earphones when sounded by the external alarm system.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
129 words
A sleep-inducing/interrupting audio system comprising: means for emitting a uniform audible hum-like signal for inducing sleep, means for adjusting the signal to mask ambient sounds, including means for adjusting signal tone and volume, means for sounding an alarm to interrupt sleep, including means for stopping said signal upon the sounding of the alarm, the means for sounding an alarm including both a clock having means for commencing the alarm sounding at an adjustably predetermined time and an external alarm system, a speaker in the audio system; earphones in the audio system, means for sounding said alarm by the clock selectively through the speaker, the earphones, or both speaker and earphones; and means for insuring sounding of alarm through both speaker and earphones when sounded by the external alarm system.
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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) | 1980-09-12 | 1981-03-14 | 1981-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-12 | 1985-03-14 | 1985-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-12 | 1989-03-14 | 1989-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |