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US4582966A
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Tele disc guard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-11-28
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Granted: 1986-04-15
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Expires: 2003-11-28
Abstract
Abstract A device for protecting a speaker and earpiece between a telephone handset from germs and the like is provided and consists of a flat frame member secured between a pair of receptacles that are shaped to cover the speaker and the earpiece when the frame member is clamped against the telephone handset. Each receptacle has a replaceable filter that will not interfere with normal functions of the telephone.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard S. Sutton
- 👤 George Spector
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 18:26
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04R; H04R1/00; H04R1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
247 words
A device for protecting a speaker and earpiece on a telephone handset from germs and the like which comprises: (a) a pair of receptacles, each said receptacle having a bottom with an aperture and a transverse surrounding lip, said receptacles shaped to receive snugly and cover the speaker and the earpiece of the telephone handset; (b) a pair of filters, each said filter is insertable within and removable from each said receptacle, wherein said filters will not interfere with normal functions of the telephone handset; (c) a flat frame member secured between said receptacles; and (d) means for clamping said flat frame member against the inner side of the telephone handset handle portion, wherein said means for clamping said frame member against said inner side comprises a pair of retaining arms, each said retaining arm having an inwardly extending hook at one end and the other end secured to said flat frame member so that both said retaining arms clamp snugly around the telephone handset wherein said first retaining arm beig narrower than said second retaining arm and having a fold line, with said flat frame member and said second retaining arm having a longitudinal slot and fold line with said flat frame member so that said first retaining arms can fold down with its hook end extending within the slot of said seond retaining arm and said second retaining arm can fold down over and clamp on said first retaining arm for storage and stacking purposes.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
247 words
A device for protecting a speaker and earpiece on a telephone handset from germs and the like which comprises: (a) a pair of receptacles, each said receptacle having a bottom with an aperture and a transverse surrounding lip, said receptacles shaped to receive snugly and cover the speaker and the earpiece of the telephone handset; (b) a pair of filters, each said filter is insertable within and removable from each said receptacle, wherein said filters will not interfere with normal functions of the telephone handset; (c) a flat frame member secured between said receptacles; and (d) means for clamping said flat frame member against the inner side of the telephone handset handle portion, wherein said means for clamping said frame member against said inner side comprises a pair of retaining arms, each said retaining arm having an inwardly extending hook at one end and the other end secured to said flat frame member so that both said retaining arms clamp snugly around the telephone handset wherein said first retaining arm beig narrower than said second retaining arm and having a fold line, with said flat frame member and said second retaining arm having a longitudinal slot and fold line with said flat frame member so that said first retaining arms can fold down with its hook end extending within the slot of said seond retaining arm and said second retaining arm can fold down over and clamp on said first retaining arm for storage and stacking purposes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
A device for protecting a speaker and earpiece on a telephone handset from germs and the like as recited in claim 1, wherein said flat frame member contains a first transverse fold line with said first receptacle and a second transverse fold line with said second receptacle so that said first receptacle and said second receptacle can be folded upward over said flat frame member for stacked storage.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device as in claim 2, wherein said fold lines provide for folding downward.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
67 words
A device for protecting a speaker and earpiece on a telephone handset from germs and the like as recited in claim 1, wherein said receptacles have lateral apertures to receive a filter therethrough said filter each having an external tab extending laterally from one side so that said tab can be held between two fingers for easy insertion and removal from said receptacle through said lateral aperture.
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) | 1989-04-14 | 1989-10-14 | 1990-04-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-04-14 | 1993-10-14 | 1994-04-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-04-14 | 1997-10-14 | 1998-04-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |