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Telephone note clip
Assignee: Cloverline Inc
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Filing: 1980-03-10
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Granted: 1982-06-01
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Expires: 2000-03-10
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a telephone note holder in the form of a two piece molded clip that may be assembled by snapping the two parts together after which the assembled note holder may be clipped into place on a cradle type telephone and which includes an upright portion having a spring clip for holding notes.
Inventors
- 👤 Norbert Leopold
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:19
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/10; G09F1/14; H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/02; H04M1/21; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3427; Y10T24/3439; Y10T24/344; Y10T24/3447; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32114; Y10T403/32131; Y10T403/32139
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A telephone note clip comprised of a base portion and an upright portion, said base portion having a fastening device for removably securing the note clip to a telephone set, said upright portion having a note retaining member on a face thereof directed toward the telephone, said fastening device and said retaining member being integral with said base portion and upright portion respectively, said base portion and said upright portion being made from a molded plastic material and comprise separately molded parts, said separately molded parts being secured together by a snap-fit, said snap-fit including an open slot in one of the parts and a tongue on the other part entered into said slot, and oppositly projecting edges on the tongue in opposed relation to opposite edges of the slot to prevent withdrawal of the tongue, said tongue being provided with vertical end walls disposed perpendicular to the tongue and said slot includes end portions correspondingly shaped to receive said end walls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A telephone note clip comprised of a base portion and an upright portion, said base portion having a fastening device for removably securing the note clip to a telephone set, said upright portion having a note retaining member on a face thereof directed toward the telephone, said fastening device and said retaining member being integral with said base portion and upright portion respectively, said base portion and said upright portion being made from a molded plastic material and comprise separately molded parts, said separately molded parts being secured together by a snap-fit, said snap-fit including an open slot in one of the parts and a tongue on the other part entered into said slot, and oppositly projecting edges on the tongue in opposed relation to opposite edges of the slot to prevent withdrawal of the tongue, said tongue being provided with vertical end walls disposed perpendicular to the tongue and said slot includes end portions correspondingly shaped to receive said end walls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A telephone note clip as set forth in claim 1 wherein said upright portion includes a generally horizontal base flange extending to both sides thereof, said flange toward the telephone being beveled to provide a downwardly sloping surface.
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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) | 1985-05-31 | 1985-11-30 | 1986-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-05-31 | 1989-11-30 | 1990-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-05-31 | 1993-11-30 | 1994-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |