US4937859A
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Telephone handset for table and wall operation
Assignee: Siemens AG
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Filing: 1989-03-23
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Granted: 1990-06-26
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Expires: 2009-03-23
Abstract
Abstract A projection of a retaining element swivel-mounted inside a base part of a telephone set projects through the region of the cradle for the handset of the telephone set. The projection engages in a recess of the handset. The retaining element is directly connected with the switch bar for the cradle switch, swivel-mounted and under spring tension.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans-Dieter Osterloh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 20:16
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/02; H04M1/0297; H04M1/04; H04M1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A telephone set for table and wall operation comprising: a handset having a recess therein; a base part having at least one cradle for said handset, said base part including a cradle switch; means for actuating said cradle switch and retaining said handset, said means being swivel mounted inside said base part and comprising at one end a switch bar for said cradle switch and on the other end a retaining element, said switch bar projecting through said cradle and said retaining element having a projection which projects beyond said cradle and which engages in said recess of said handset in response to the direct actuation of said switch bar by said handset; and spring means urging said switch bar beyond said cradle and against said handset.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A telephone set for table and wall operation comprising: a handset having a recess therein; a base part having at least one cradle for said handset, said base part including a cradle switch; means for actuating said cradle switch and retaining said handset, said means being swivel mounted inside said base part and comprising at one end a switch bar for said cradle switch and on the other end a retaining element, said switch bar projecting through said cradle and said retaining element having a projection which projects beyond said cradle and which engages in said recess of said handset in response to the direct actuation of said switch bar by said handset; and spring means urging said switch bar beyond said cradle and against said handset.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A telephone set according to claim 1, wherein said projection of the retaining element has a spherical shape at its end region.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A telephone set according to claim 1, wherein said retaining element is integral with said switch bar.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A telephone set according to claim 2, wherein said retaining element is integral with said switch bar.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-06-25 | 1993-12-25 | 1994-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-06-25 | 1997-12-25 | 1998-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-06-25 | 2001-12-25 | 2002-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |