US5155765A
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Telephone paystation lower housing armor
Assignee: Quadrum Telecommunications Inc
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Filing: 1991-07-29
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Granted: 1992-10-13
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Expires: 2011-07-29
Abstract
Abstract Armor for a telephone paystation lower housing. Four elements welded in place. Three of the four elements are reversible and permit usage on different configurations of paystations.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald B. McGough
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:04
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M17/00; H04M17/02; H04M17/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
Armor for a telephone paystation lower housing including a vault door, a wrench access opening in said vault door, a coin return chute anti-stuffing device, a key access to a vault lock included in said telephone paystation lower housing, said armor comprising: a first armored element secured to said vault door; a second armored element secured to the front of said lower housing; a third armored element secured to a first side of said lower housing; and a second armored element attached t a side opposite the first side of said telephone paystation lower housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
Armor for a telephone paystation lower housing including a vault door, a wrench access opening in said vault door, a coin return chute anti-stuffing device, a key access to a vault lock included in said telephone paystation lower housing, said armor comprising: a first armored element secured to said vault door; a second armored element secured to the front of said lower housing; a third armored element secured to a first side of said lower housing; and a second armored element attached t a side opposite the first side of said telephone paystation lower housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
Telephone paystation lower housing armor as claimed in claim 1 wherein: all of said armored elements are constructed of hardened alloy steel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
Telephone paystation lower housing armor as claimed in claim 1 wherein: all of said armored elements are welded to said telephone paystation lower housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
Telephone paystation lower housing armor as claimed in claim 1 wherein: said second, third and fourth elements all are reversible to facilitate the usage of said elements on paystations of a first configuration, or in the alternative of a second configuration.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
Telephone paystation lower housing armor as claimed in claim 1 wherein: said first element includes an oblong opening providing wrench access to said vault door.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
Telephone paystation lower housing armor as claimed in claim 1 wherein: said third armored element includes an opening providing access to a vault lock.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
Telephone paystation lower housing armor as claimed in claim 1 wherein: said third and fourth armored elements both include a curved edge adapted to match the confirmation of said telephone paystation lower housing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
Telephone paystation lower housing armor as claimed in claim 1 wherein: all of said armored elements are paint finished to match standard paystation telephone lower housing finishes.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3391256A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-10-13 | 1996-04-13 | 1996-10-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-10-13 | 2000-04-13 | 2000-10-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-10-13 | 2004-04-13 | 2004-10-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |