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US4759058A
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Shoulder rest for a telephone
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-05-11
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Granted: 1988-07-19
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Expires: 2007-05-11
Abstract
Abstract A contoured shoulder reset for use with a telephone to provide a more comfortable support and including an adjustable member which allows the shoulder rest to fit the shoulder more securely thereby making the unit more stable when in use as in intended.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard S. Sutton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:19
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/02; H04M1/04; H04M1/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A shoulder rest for a telephone handset including a shank interconnecting a receiver at one end and a transmitter at the other end, said shoulder rest comprising a contoured shoulder support for comfortably supporting said telephone on a user's shoulder, said contoured shoulder rest further comprising a contoured stiff base and a contoured cushioned material top mounted on said base, said contoured cushioned material top to abut said user's shoulder to provide comfort when said shoulder rest is used with said telephone, and the contoured stiff base including at one end adjustment means which are moveable towards the user's shoulder so that, said shoulder rest when in use more securely grips said user's shoulder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A shoulder rest for a telephone handset including a shank interconnecting a receiver at one end and a transmitter at the other end, said shoulder rest comprising a contoured shoulder support for comfortably supporting said telephone on a user's shoulder, said contoured shoulder rest further comprising a contoured stiff base and a contoured cushioned material top mounted on said base, said contoured cushioned material top to abut said user's shoulder to provide comfort when said shoulder rest is used with said telephone, and the contoured stiff base including at one end adjustment means which are moveable towards the user's shoulder so that, said shoulder rest when in use more securely grips said user's shoulder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The shoulder rest of claim 1 including means for detachably connecting said shoulder rest to the shank of said telephone handset and said detachable connecting means being adjustable to move said shoulder rest to adjust the location of said handset on said shoulder relative to the user's mouth and ear.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The shoulder rest of claim 2 having a vertical center line passing through said transmitter end of the handset and said detachable connecting means is adjustable at a plurality of locations relative either side of said vertical center line.
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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) | 1991-07-19 | 1992-01-18 | 1992-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-07-19 | 1996-01-18 | 1996-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-07-19 | 2000-01-18 | 2000-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |