US4292481A
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Decorative applique and decorative faceplate assembly for push-button telephones
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-07-16
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Granted: 1981-09-29
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Expires: 1995-07-16
Abstract
Abstract A decorative applique has a profile corresponding to that of standard push-button telephone faceplates and the top surface of the applique contains a decorative design in the form of colors, patterns and the like. Openings are provided in the applique for receiving therethrough the telephone push-buttons thereby enabling the applique to be easily installed over the telephone faceplate. A transparent faceplate assembly is provided with a slot having a shape similar to that of the decorative applique and into which the decorative applique is inserted so that the decorative design is visible through the top of the transparent faceplate assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayne R. Barnes
- 👤 Lawrence K. Barnes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 17:08
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/02; H04M1/21; H04M1/0202; H04M1/0279; H04M1/0283
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A decorative faceplate assembly for a push-button telephone comprising: a transparent faceplate configured for use on a push-button telephone and having plural openings therein located so as to overlie respective ones of the telephone push-buttons when the faceplate assembly is installed on a push-button telephone, said transparent faceplate having therein a slot dimensioned to receive a decorative applique; and a decorative applique removably inserted into said slot and containing on the top surface thereof a decorative design which is visible through said transparent faceplate and having plural openings therein superposed over respective ones of the plural faceplate openings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A decorative faceplate assembly for a push-button telephone comprising: a transparent faceplate configured for use on a push-button telephone and having plural openings therein located so as to overlie respective ones of the telephone push-buttons when the faceplate assembly is installed on a push-button telephone, said transparent faceplate having therein a slot dimensioned to receive a decorative applique; and a decorative applique removably inserted into said slot and containing on the top surface thereof a decorative design which is visible through said transparent faceplate and having plural openings therein superposed over respective ones of the plural faceplate openings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A decorative faceplate assembly according to claim 1; wherein the faceplate slot extends substantially the entire length and width of said faceplate and is configured relative to said decorative applique so as to confine and thereby removably maintain said decorative applique therewithin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A decorative faceplate assembly according to claim 1; wherein said applique comprises a thin integral structure of uniform thickness throughout.
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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) | 1984-09-28 | 1985-03-30 | 1985-09-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-09-28 | 1989-03-30 | 1989-09-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-09-28 | 1993-03-30 | 1993-09-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |