US4204236A
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Speaker device having a holding means for a superminiature tape recorder
Assignee: Olympus Corp
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Filing: 1978-04-24
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Granted: 1980-05-20
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Expires: 1998-04-24
Abstract
Abstract A speaker device having a holder means for a superminiature tape recorder comprises an external speaker device and a holding member provided integrally to said external speaker device for automatically holding the tape recorder when the tape recorder is placed on the holding member.
Inventors
- 👤 Kazuo Nakasho
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:25
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B31/00; H; H04; H04R; H04R1/00; H04R1/02; H04R1/021; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A speaker device adapted to have a superminiature tape recorder mounted in operative engagement therewith comprising an external speaker and holding means formed together in an integral unit, said holding means operating to hold a tape recorder placed thereon in operative relationship with said speaker device; said holding means comprising a base for placing the tape recorder thereon, a fixed plate provided on one side of said base, and a movable keep plate provided on the other side of said base for keeping the tape recorder in position; with a holding mechanism being provided, said holding mechanism comprising an engaged member extending into the base from said movable keep plate, a spring provided between the engaged member and the base, and a set lever for engaging with the movable keep plate and including a projection member projecting slightly from a hole bored in the base, with a second spring being mounted between a base plate and the lever.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A speaker device adapted to have a superminiature tape recorder mounted in operative engagement therewith comprising an external speaker and holding means formed together in an integral unit, said holding means operating to hold a tape recorder placed thereon in operative relationship with said speaker device; said holding means comprising a base for placing the tape recorder thereon, a fixed plate provided on one side of said base, and a movable keep plate provided on the other side of said base for keeping the tape recorder in position; with a holding mechanism being provided, said holding mechanism comprising an engaged member extending into the base from said movable keep plate, a spring provided between the engaged member and the base, and a set lever for engaging with the movable keep plate and including a projection member projecting slightly from a hole bored in the base, with a second spring being mounted between a base plate and the lever.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
223 words
A speaker device adapted to have a superminiature tape recorder mounted in operative engagement therewith comprising an external speaker and holding means formed together in an integral unit, said holding means operating to hold a tape recorder placed thereon in operative relationship with said speaker device; said holding means comprising a base for placing said tape recorder thereon, a fixed plate provided on one side of said base, a movable keep plate provided on the opposite side of said base for holding said tape recorder, and a holding mechanism operatively associated with said keep plate; said holding mechanism comprising an engage member connected with said keep plate and extending into said base, first spring means provided between said engage member and said base for biasing said keep plate into holding engagement with a tape recorder placed on said base, a set lever movable between a first and a second position for holding said keep plate against the force of said first spring means, second spring means biasing said set lever toward said first position into holding engagement with said keep plate, and projection means including a projection member upstanding from said base for engagement by a tape recorder to press said set lever against the force of said second spring means to said second position out of holding engagement with said keep plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
223 words
A speaker device adapted to have a superminiature tape recorder mounted in operative engagement therewith comprising an external speaker and holding means formed together in an integral unit, said holding means operating to hold a tape recorder placed thereon in operative relationship with said speaker device; said holding means comprising a base for placing said tape recorder thereon, a fixed plate provided on one side of said base, a movable keep plate provided on the opposite side of said base for holding said tape recorder, and a holding mechanism operatively associated with said keep plate; said holding mechanism comprising an engage member connected with said keep plate and extending into said base, first spring means provided between said engage member and said base for biasing said keep plate into holding engagement with a tape recorder placed on said base, a set lever movable between a first and a second position for holding said keep plate against the force of said first spring means, second spring means biasing said set lever toward said first position into holding engagement with said keep plate, and projection means including a projection member upstanding from said base for engagement by a tape recorder to press said set lever against the force of said second spring means to said second position out of holding engagement with said keep plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
79 words
A speaker device according to claim 2 wherein said engage member engages said set lever to hold said set lever in said second position, said keep plate being manually operable to release said set lever to enable said second spring means to move said set lever to said first position and thereby to drive said projection member against a tape recorder on said base member to dislodge said tape recorder from its mounted position and to facilitate removal thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A speaker device according to claim 2 wherein said set lever is rotatively mounted for movement between said first and said second positions.
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) | 1983-05-20 | 1983-11-19 | 1984-05-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-05-20 | 1987-11-19 | 1988-05-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-05-20 | 1991-11-19 | 1992-05-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |