US4897868A
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Public terminal receptacle
Assignee: Ultratec Inc
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Filing: 1988-07-25
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Granted: 1990-01-30
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Expires: 2008-07-25
Abstract
Abstract A public terminal receptacle for containing, protecting, and allowing a user access to a computer terminal, telecommunications device for the deaf, or another type of terminal which is telephonically linked and physically adjacent to a public telephone through which the terminal may telecommunicate with other electronic devices. The public terminal receptacle includes a housing having an opening and which is adapted to be attached to a public telephone booth, a drawer which is slidably mounted within the housing to move between a closed position where the drawer is within the housing and an open position where at least a forward portion of the drawer extends out through the opening, the terminal, and a motor drive system mounted within the housing and which is drivingly connected to the drawer for opening and closing the drawer in response to specific electrical signals. The drawer is adapted to contain a terminal and has a keyboard opening through which a user can have physical access to the keyboard on the terminal. The public terminal receptacle is armored to protect the terminal from vandalism and from the elements. Specific electronic signals can be sent from the public telephone to the motor to open the drawer in a variety of ways.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert M. Engelke
- 👤 Rodney D. Borst
- 👤 Kevin Colwell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:03
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/02; H04M1/21; H04M1/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A public terminal receptacle comprising: (a) a tamper-resistant housing which is adapted to be physically adjacent to a public telephone booth; (b) a terminal which is telephonically linked and physically adjacent to the public telephone through which the terminal may telecommunicate with other electronic devices, said terminal normally being covered and protected by said housing; and (c) a motor drive system which is mounted within the housing and which is connected to the receptacle for moving a portion of the receptacle for opening and closing the receptacle in response to specific electronic signals, such that when the receptacle is open, the terminal is accessible to an user.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A public terminal receptacle comprising: (a) a tamper-resistant housing which is adapted to be physically adjacent to a public telephone booth; (b) a terminal which is telephonically linked and physically adjacent to the public telephone through which the terminal may telecommunicate with other electronic devices, said terminal normally being covered and protected by said housing; and (c) a motor drive system which is mounted within the housing and which is connected to the receptacle for moving a portion of the receptacle for opening and closing the receptacle in response to specific electronic signals, such that when the receptacle is open, the terminal is accessible to an user.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
A public terminal receptacle comprising: (a) a terminal which is telephonically linked and physically adjacent to a public telephone through which the terminal may telecommunicate with other electronic devices; (b) a housing which is adapted to be attached to a public telephone booth and which normally covers and protects the terminal; and (c) means for allowing an user access to said terminal in response to specific electronic signals.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
68 words
A public terminal receptacle comprising: (a) a terminal which is telephonically linked and physically adjacent to a public telephone through which the terminal may telecommunicate with other electronic devices; (b) a housing which is adapted to be attached to a public telephone booth and which normally covers and protects the terminal; and (c) means for allowing an user access to said terminal in response to specific electronic signals.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
151 words
A public terminal receptacle for containing, protecting and allowing an user access to a terminal which is telephonically linked and physically adjacent to a public telephone through which the terminal may telecommunicate with other electronic devices, the public terminal comprising: (a) a terminal; (b) a housing which is adapted to be attached to a public telephone booth and which covers and protects the terminal when the receptacle is closed; and (c) a motor drive system which is mounted within the housing and which is connected to the terminal and housing for moving one of the housing and terminal in relation to the other for opening and closing the receptacle in response to specific electronic signals, the motor drive system including a motor and a force transmission system which is utilized by the motor to apply force to one of the housing and terminal to move it between open and closed positioned.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
151 words
A public terminal receptacle for containing, protecting and allowing an user access to a terminal which is telephonically linked and physically adjacent to a public telephone through which the terminal may telecommunicate with other electronic devices, the public terminal comprising: (a) a terminal; (b) a housing which is adapted to be attached to a public telephone booth and which covers and protects the terminal when the receptacle is closed; and (c) a motor drive system which is mounted within the housing and which is connected to the terminal and housing for moving one of the housing and terminal in relation to the other for opening and closing the receptacle in response to specific electronic signals, the motor drive system including a motor and a force transmission system which is utilized by the motor to apply force to one of the housing and terminal to move it between open and closed positioned.
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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) | 1993-01-29 | 1993-07-31 | 1994-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-01-29 | 1997-07-31 | 1998-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-01-29 | 2001-07-31 | 2002-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |