US4779568A
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Combined personal identification, safety, and convenience device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-12-08
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Granted: 1988-10-25
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Expires: 2006-12-08
Abstract
Abstract A combined personal identification, sound producer, and repository device is of oblong hollow construction, including two chambers, one of which is formed as a whistle, and the other is provided with access through the body of the device for retaining coins or the like. The opening into the second chamber includes a door which can be selectively opened or latched closed.
Inventors
- 👤 James S. Finger, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 02:25
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10K; G10K5/00; A; A45; A45C; A45C1/00; A45C15/00; A45C1/10; A45C2001/102; A45C2001/107; A45F; A45F3/00; A45F2003/002; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S116/00; Y10S116/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
An item for wear or transport on a person comprising: an elongated hollow body including a first external surface accommodating a visible identification of the person; a first chamber in one end of said hollow body comprising a whistle; a second chamber in said hollow body; an opening in said body providing access to said second chamber, said second chamber including pivoted coin holding means providing access to coins through said opening; and a cover for said openings, including means for providing a selectable open or closed position, whereby said whistle can provide audible sounds and said chamber can enclose items for use by the person.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
An item for wear or transport on a person comprising: an elongated hollow body including a first external surface accommodating a visible identification of the person; a first chamber in one end of said hollow body comprising a whistle; a second chamber in said hollow body; an opening in said body providing access to said second chamber, said second chamber including pivoted coin holding means providing access to coins through said opening; and a cover for said openings, including means for providing a selectable open or closed position, whereby said whistle can provide audible sounds and said chamber can enclose items for use by the person.
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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) | 1991-10-25 | 1992-04-25 | 1992-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-10-25 | 1996-04-25 | 1996-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-10-25 | 2000-04-25 | 2000-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |