US4097691A
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Remote telephone coupler as for medical emergency data transmission
Assignee: Motorola Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1977-07-05
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Granted: 1978-06-27
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Expires: 1997-07-05
Abstract
Abstract An acoustic telephone coupler for use in transmitting medical data over telephone lines and adapts to accommodate any telephone handset configuration. The slim coupler base further functions as a spool for a lengthy cable, and a dual purpose strap alternatively retains the cable and cable connector on the spool or a telephone handset against the transducers of the coupler.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen Jeffrey Ehrlich
- 👤 Edward Robert Beyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 00:23
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/0002; A61B5/0004; A61B5/0006; H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/02; H04M1/21; H04M1/215; H04M1/2155
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A portable coupler assembly, self-adjustable for use with any of a plurality of telephone handset configurations, comprising in combination: a thin base member having at least one cavity in a main surface area, and having a peripheral groove; circuit means retained within said cavity in the base member; cable means coupled to said circuit means and adapted to be stored within said peripheral groove of the base member; resilient coupler means having a substantially flat upper surface, having a central aperture in said flat surface, said coupler being normally positioned within said base cavity and being pivotably mounted for cooperating with any of the handset configurations; a retaining means attached to said base and having a first position for releasably retaining said handsets in tight contact with said coupler means and a second position for retaining said cable means within said peripheral groove of the base member; and transducer means coupled to said circuit means and retained within said central aperture of the coupler means for providing audio signal coupling with said retained handsets.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A portable coupler assembly, self-adjustable for use with any of a plurality of telephone handset configurations, comprising in combination: a thin base member having at least one cavity in a main surface area, and having a peripheral groove; circuit means retained within said cavity in the base member; cable means coupled to said circuit means and adapted to be stored within said peripheral groove of the base member; resilient coupler means having a substantially flat upper surface, having a central aperture in said flat surface, said coupler being normally positioned within said base cavity and being pivotably mounted for cooperating with any of the handset configurations; a retaining means attached to said base and having a first position for releasably retaining said handsets in tight contact with said coupler means and a second position for retaining said cable means within said peripheral groove of the base member; and transducer means coupled to said circuit means and retained within said central aperture of the coupler means for providing audio signal coupling with said retained handsets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A remote coupler assembly according to claim 1 wherein the coupler means comprises two spaced apart couplers, mounted to pivot independently in a single plane.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A remote coupler assembly according to claim 1 wherein the base member comprises a molded, rigid plastic portion and cover means for covering the circuit means and for attaching the retaining means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
A remote coupler assembly according to claim 3 wherein the cover means comprises a first plate member releasably attached to one main surface of the base member for covering the circuit means and a second plate member releasably attached to another main surface of the base member and having two apertures therein for coupling to the retaining means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A remote coupler assembly according to claim 1 wherein the retaining means comprises an elongated flexible web and at least two fastener means positioned near the ends of the web for releasably mating said ends in each of said positions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A remote coupler assembly according to claim 1 and further including a connector means on the second end of the cable means, the connector means being retained within a cavity in the base member.
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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) | 1981-06-26 | 1981-12-26 | 1982-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-26 | 1985-12-26 | 1986-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-26 | 1989-12-26 | 1990-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |