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US4121061A
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Telephone holder
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1977-08-10
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Granted: 1978-10-17
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Expires: 1997-08-10
Abstract
Abstract A telephone holder which comprises a cradle enclosing a telephone hand set and an arcuate, head-engaging plastic or metal band connected to the cradle by a universal joint.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert G. Donaldson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:42
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/02; H04M1/04; H04M1/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A holder for removably fitting about and holding a telephone hand set therein comprising a one-piece cradle for said hand set; said cradle having a hollow ear piece-receiving first cup, a smaller, hollow mouthpiece-receiving second cup connected to said first cup by a hollow, open body portion; and an arcuate, head-engaging member adapted to fit over and embrace the head of the wearer, which head-engaging member is attached to an end wall of the said first cup, wherein said cradle is formed of a resilient material, with the first and second said cups formed with a perforated cover section, in which a through slot is formed in the cover section of the mouthpiece-receiving second cup to divide the said cover section, with said slot continuing along an end wall of the said second cup and terminating at a rounded rim end which bounds an opening of a size to provide a passaage for a telephone cord extending from the mouthpiece end of the telephone hand set fitted in said holder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A holder for removably fitting about and holding a telephone hand set therein comprising a one-piece cradle for said hand set; said cradle having a hollow ear piece-receiving first cup, a smaller, hollow mouthpiece-receiving second cup connected to said first cup by a hollow, open body portion; and an arcuate, head-engaging member adapted to fit over and embrace the head of the wearer, which head-engaging member is attached to an end wall of the said first cup, wherein said cradle is formed of a resilient material, with the first and second said cups formed with a perforated cover section, in which a through slot is formed in the cover section of the mouthpiece-receiving second cup to divide the said cover section, with said slot continuing along an end wall of the said second cup and terminating at a rounded rim end which bounds an opening of a size to provide a passaage for a telephone cord extending from the mouthpiece end of the telephone hand set fitted in said holder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The invention defined in claim 1 in which a metal reinforcement member is embedded in a wall of the open body portion, with said metal member extending in the end wall of the first cup to with the head-engaging member is attached.
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) | 1981-10-16 | 1982-04-17 | 1982-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-16 | 1986-04-17 | 1986-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-16 | 1990-04-17 | 1990-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |