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Hanger radio
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-11
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Granted: 1978-01-03
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Expires: 1996-06-11
Abstract
Abstract A metal clothes hanger radio receiver having two speakers oppositely directed and the hanger electrically connected.
Inventors
- 👤 John Jerome Spina
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:09
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/06; H04B1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
51 words
In combination with a metal clothes hanger, a radio receiver comprising the usually known components including a volume control and a selective tuner, an antenna, and at least one loudspeaker; the metal clothes hanger being suitably electrically connected to the radio receiver, and the loudspeaker being mounted to the clothes hanger.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
51 words
In combination with a metal clothes hanger, a radio receiver comprising the usually known components including a volume control and a selective tuner, an antenna, and at least one loudspeaker; the metal clothes hanger being suitably electrically connected to the radio receiver, and the loudspeaker being mounted to the clothes hanger.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A radio receiver as in claim 1 further comprising two loudspeakers, one mounted at each end of the clothes hanger and oppositely directed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A radio receiver as in claim 1 wherein the metal clothes hanger serves as at least part of the antenna.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A radio receiver as in claim 1 wherein the metal clothes hanger serves to electrically connect the loudspeaker to the radio receiver.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A radio receiver as in claim 4 wherein the metal clothes hanger has a negative electrical polarity.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
A radio receiver as in claim 1 further comprising an insulating cover.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
A radio receiver as in claim 6 wherein the cover is transparent.
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) | 1981-01-02 | 1981-07-04 | 1982-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-02 | 1985-07-04 | 1986-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-02 | 1989-07-04 | 1990-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |