US4253657A
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Sounding device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-03-19
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Granted: 1981-03-03
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Expires: 1999-03-19
Abstract
Abstract A sounding device with a shaft upon which is loosely attached and randomly spaced a plurality of discs. Located opposite the discs and securely attached to the shaft is a sphere shaped member which is used for gripping the shaft and limiting movement of the discs. Securely attached to the other end of the shaft is a stop. Located between the stop and the discs a plunger is slidably mounted to the shaft so that the discs may be struck together for producing a hand clapping sound.
Inventors
- 👤 Rodney R. Rozzelle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:36
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10K; G10K1/00; G10K1/06; G10K1/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A sounding device comprising: a shaft having enlarged hand grip means adjacent one end and enlarged stop means adjacent the other end; a plunger having a hole therthrough slidably mounted on said shaft; and a plurality of several pairs of clapper discs, each clapper disc being configured the same as the others and consisting of a continuous stepped double concave inner face and a double convex outer face with a hole through the center thereof and with the pairs of discs loosely and slidably mounted on the shaft between the hand grip means and plunger with the concave faces of each pair facing each other whereby on movement of the plunger away from the enlarged stop means and forcing the loosely mounted pairs of discs towards the hand grip means causes the pairs of discs when struck together to produce a slightly uneven clapping sound like a group of people clapping hands.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A sounding device comprising: a shaft having enlarged hand grip means adjacent one end and enlarged stop means adjacent the other end; a plunger having a hole therthrough slidably mounted on said shaft; and a plurality of several pairs of clapper discs, each clapper disc being configured the same as the others and consisting of a continuous stepped double concave inner face and a double convex outer face with a hole through the center thereof and with the pairs of discs loosely and slidably mounted on the shaft between the hand grip means and plunger with the concave faces of each pair facing each other whereby on movement of the plunger away from the enlarged stop means and forcing the loosely mounted pairs of discs towards the hand grip means causes the pairs of discs when struck together to produce a slightly uneven clapping sound like a group of people clapping hands.
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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) | 1984-03-02 | 1984-09-01 | 1985-03-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-02 | 1988-09-01 | 1989-03-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-02 | 1992-09-01 | 1993-03-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |