US4074251A
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Appointment reminders
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-05-03
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Granted: 1978-02-14
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Expires: 1996-05-03
Abstract
Abstract An appointment reminder device which provides facilities to preset a plurality of independent appointment times and messages with visual and audio indicating means reacting at the preset times comprising cabinet means containing a plurality of message storage areas, a plurality of time selection and indicating means, a plurality of activating means, and a plurality of visual and audio indicating means.
Inventors
- 👤 William G. Creely
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 08:48
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04G; G04G15/00; G04G15/006; G04G11/00; G04G13/00; G04G13/02; G04G13/026; G08; G08B; G08B7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
An appointment reminder comprising, a cabinet means, a plurality of message storage means mounted in said cabinet means, comprising a plurality of paper strips mounted upon a message tray, a viewing window mounted in said cabinet means to permit viewing of said message storage means, a plurality of time selection means operably mounted in said cabinet means and disposed proximate each message storage means, provided with a timer switch, audio and visual indicating means operably mounted in said cabinet means, a plurality of message lighting means operably mounted in said cabinet means and disposed proximate each message, electric power supply means operably mounted in said cabinet means, a plurality of message activation switches operably mounted in said cabinet means, each of said message activation switches connected in series with a timer switch and also in series between said power supply and said message lights and said indicator means, override means comprising a switch and conductor means operably mounted in said cabinet means and connected in series between said power supply and all message lights simultaneously to view stored messages simultaneously.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
An appointment reminder comprising, a cabinet means, a plurality of message storage means mounted in said cabinet means, comprising a plurality of paper strips mounted upon a message tray, a viewing window mounted in said cabinet means to permit viewing of said message storage means, a plurality of time selection means operably mounted in said cabinet means and disposed proximate each message storage means, provided with a timer switch, audio and visual indicating means operably mounted in said cabinet means, a plurality of message lighting means operably mounted in said cabinet means and disposed proximate each message, electric power supply means operably mounted in said cabinet means, a plurality of message activation switches operably mounted in said cabinet means, each of said message activation switches connected in series with a timer switch and also in series between said power supply and said message lights and said indicator means, override means comprising a switch and conductor means operably mounted in said cabinet means and connected in series between said power supply and all message lights simultaneously to view stored messages simultaneously.
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) | 1981-02-13 | 1981-08-15 | 1982-02-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-13 | 1985-08-15 | 1986-02-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-13 | 1989-08-15 | 1990-02-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |