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Sound activated mobile
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-07-31
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Granted: 1980-06-17
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Expires: 1998-07-31
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for rotating a mobile. The apparatus has a drive means and a sound activated switch, operatively connected to the drive means for activating the latter in response to sound.
Inventors
- 👤 Gregory E. Hyman
- 👤 Lawrence J. Greenberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:57
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H33/00; A63H33/006; G; G09; G09F; G09F19/00; G09F19/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A sound activated apparatus comprising: a rotatable mobile, electric drive means, power transmitting means including energy storage means operatively connecting said mobile to said electric drive means for rotating said mobile in response to release of energy previously stored in said energy storage means by said electric drive means and sound activated switch means operatively connected to said electric drive means for activating said electric drive means in response to sound detected by said sound activated switch means, and time delay means co-operating with said electric drive means for preventing a further activation of said electric drive means within a predetermined period of time after a prior activation of said electric drive means so that the mobile will provide a pacifying distraction to a baby in response to such baby crying but will not be energized needlessly in response to the baby crying continuously or a second time during said predetermined period.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A sound activated apparatus comprising: a rotatable mobile, electric drive means, power transmitting means including energy storage means operatively connecting said mobile to said electric drive means for rotating said mobile in response to release of energy previously stored in said energy storage means by said electric drive means and sound activated switch means operatively connected to said electric drive means for activating said electric drive means in response to sound detected by said sound activated switch means, and time delay means co-operating with said electric drive means for preventing a further activation of said electric drive means within a predetermined period of time after a prior activation of said electric drive means so that the mobile will provide a pacifying distraction to a baby in response to such baby crying but will not be energized needlessly in response to the baby crying continuously or a second time during said predetermined period.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
38 words
The apparatus of claim, 1 wherein said operative connection between said electric drive means snd said sound activated switch means comprises electric circuit means and said electric circuit means includes battery connection means for attachment to a battery.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said energy storage means is a cord.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 3 further comprising housing means for containing said cord.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said time delay means prevents a second activation of said electric drive means for for at least as long as the length of time required for said energy storage means to be depleted of its stored energy.
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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) | 1983-06-17 | 1983-12-17 | 1984-06-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-06-17 | 1987-12-17 | 1988-06-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-06-17 | 1991-12-17 | 1992-06-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |