US4901852A
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Protective cover for a pager
Assignee: Motorola Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1989-04-24
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Granted: 1990-02-20
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Expires: 2009-04-24
Abstract
Abstract A protective cover for pagers comprises a film of transparent stretchable plastic (e.g. 595HC silicon plastic) formed to cover the top, four sides, and at least a portion of the bottom of a pager. The cover includes accordion type pleats which are positioned to reside adjacent switches, a belt clip, and the like, to allow operation thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeffrey S. King
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:35
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D65/00; B65D65/38; B65D65/02; A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/002; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/929; Y10S224/93
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A protective cover for a pager comprising a film of transparent, stretchable plastic formed to cover major openings and at least partially surround and adhere to surfaces of said pager, said film being formed to cover the top, four sides and at least a portion of the bottom of said pager and including an opening at the bottom for inserting and removing said pager, said film also including a thicker portion positioned adjacent the bottom edge of said pager when said film is positioned in surrounding adherence to the surfaces of the pager.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A protective cover for a pager comprising a film of transparent, stretchable plastic formed to cover major openings and at least partially surround and adhere to surfaces of said pager, said film being formed to cover the top, four sides and at least a portion of the bottom of said pager and including an opening at the bottom for inserting and removing said pager, said film also including a thicker portion positioned adjacent the bottom edge of said pager when said film is positioned in surrounding adherence to the surfaces of the pager.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A protective cover as claimed in claim 1 wherein accordion type pleats are formed in said cover adjacent to switches, belt clips, and the like to allow operation of the switches, belt clips, and the like.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A protective cover as claimed in claim 1 wherein the film of transparent, stretchable plastic includes 595HC type high strength silicon plastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A protective cover as claimed in claim 1 wherein the film of transparent, stretchable plastic is formed by injection molding.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A protective cover as claimed in claim 1 wherein the film of transparent, stretchable plastic is formed by compression molding.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A protective cover as claimed in claim 1 wherein the film of transparent, stretchable plastic is formed approximately 0.030 inches thick and the thicker portion is formed approximately 0.100 inches thick.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A protective cover as claimed in claim 6 wherein the film of transparent, stretchable plastic is formed approximately 0.015 inches thick in areas covering displays, switches, and the like.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
71 words
A protective cover for pagers comprising a film of transparent, stretchable plastic formed to cover the top, four sides and at least a portion of the bottom of said pager and including an opening at the bottom for inserting and removing the pager said film including a thicker portion positioned adjacent to bottom edges of said pager when said film is positioned in surrounding adherence to the surfaces of said pager.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
71 words
A protective cover for pagers comprising a film of transparent, stretchable plastic formed to cover the top, four sides and at least a portion of the bottom of said pager and including an opening at the bottom for inserting and removing the pager said film including a thicker portion positioned adjacent to bottom edges of said pager when said film is positioned in surrounding adherence to the surfaces of said pager.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
A protective cover as claimed in claim 8 wherein the film of transparent, stretchable plastic includes 595HC type high strength silicon plastic.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-02-19 | 1993-08-21 | 1994-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-02-19 | 1997-08-21 | 1998-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-02-19 | 2001-08-21 | 2002-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |