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T.V. remote control box finder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-05-08
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Granted: 1988-09-13
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Expires: 2007-05-08
Abstract
Abstract A finder for a T.V. remote control box has an elongated flexible tail connected to the remote control box. The tail preferably has a color contrasting with the color of newspapers and has at least one bell attached to it, and at least one aperture for hanging up the control box.
Inventors
- 👤 James P. Malone
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:11
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H9/00; H01H9/02; H01H9/0214; H01H9/0235; H01H9/025; G; G08; G08B; G08B7/00; G10; G10K; G10K1/00; G10K1/06; G10K1/07; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S116/00; Y10S116/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
Finder means for a T.V. remote control box comprising: an elongated tail and means for connecting the tail to the remote control box wherein the tail is brightly colored and generally contrasting with the color of newspapers, the tail having at least one bell attached thereto, the tail having at least one aperature therein for hanging up the tail, and the means for connecting comprising an elastic band adapted to surround the T.V. remote control box, whereby a misplaced and covered control box may be found by visually locating the tail and audibly by actuating the bell when moving and shaking materials which are hiding the control box.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
Finder means for a T.V. remote control box comprising: an elongated tail and means for connecting the tail to the remote control box wherein the tail is brightly colored and generally contrasting with the color of newspapers, the tail having at least one bell attached thereto, the tail having at least one aperature therein for hanging up the tail, and the means for connecting comprising an elastic band adapted to surround the T.V. remote control box, whereby a misplaced and covered control box may be found by visually locating the tail and audibly by actuating the bell when moving and shaking materials which are hiding the control box.
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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) | 1991-09-13 | 1992-03-14 | 1992-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-09-13 | 1996-03-14 | 1996-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-09-13 | 2000-03-14 | 2000-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |