US5388155A
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Cordless phone holder enabling hands free use
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-08-07
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Granted: 1995-02-07
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Expires: 2012-08-07
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a case for a handset of a cordless phone which adapts the cordless phone handset for hands free use. The case is open on one side to receive the cordless handset which is then secured into place by foldable flaps at each end of the case. A microphone is within the flap next to the earpiece of the cordless handset and a speaker is within the flap next to the mouthpiece. The microphone and speaker are wired to a telephone headset. The case is secured to the body of the user and the headset positioned on the head of the user. When the cordless handset is activated, the user utilizes the headset for hand's free use of the cordless phone. The user may move about freely within the range of the cordless phone with both hands free for other tasks.
Inventors
- 👤 William G. Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:55
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/02; H04M1/15; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/38; H04B1/3827; H04B1/385; H04M1/60; H04M1/6033; H04M1/6041; H04M1/6058; H04B2001/3855
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
An apparatus to permit hands free operation of a cordless phone, comprising: a portable housing open on one side and of generally oblong shape and sized larger than a standard cordless phone handset; a first flap attached at a first end of said portable housing and situated so as to be foldable to enclose a portion of said first end of the open side of said portable housing; a receiver means contained within said first flap; a second flap attached at a second end of said portable housing and situated so as to be foldable to enclose a portion of said second end of the open side of said portable housing; a speaker means contained within said second flap; a battery for providing electrical power for said receiver means and said speaker means; means for wiring said receiver means, said speaker means and said battery whereby said receiver means, said speaker means and said power battery are detachably electrically connected to a telephone headset.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
164 words
An apparatus to permit hands free operation of a cordless phone, comprising: a portable housing open on one side and of generally oblong shape and sized larger than a standard cordless phone handset; a first flap attached at a first end of said portable housing and situated so as to be foldable to enclose a portion of said first end of the open side of said portable housing; a receiver means contained within said first flap; a second flap attached at a second end of said portable housing and situated so as to be foldable to enclose a portion of said second end of the open side of said portable housing; a speaker means contained within said second flap; a battery for providing electrical power for said receiver means and said speaker means; means for wiring said receiver means, said speaker means and said battery whereby said receiver means, said speaker means and said power battery are detachably electrically connected to a telephone headset.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
An apparatus to permit hands free operation of a cordless phone as recited in claim 1 wherein said portable housing, said first flap and said second flap include a first attachment means for removable attaching said first flap and said second flap to said portable housing when said first flap and said second flap are in a folded position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
An apparatus to permit hands free operation of a cordless phone as recited in claim 2 wherein said portable housing includes a second attachment means for securing said portable housing to a user.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
An apparatus to permit hands free operation of a cordless phone as recited in claim 3 wherein said first flap includes left and right wings and said second flap includes left and right wings.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
An apparatus to permit hands free operation of a cordless phone as recited in claim 4 wherein said first flap includes a third attachment means for detachably securing a telephone headset and its cord to said first flap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
An apparatus to permit hands free operation of a cordless phone as recited in claim 5 wherein said second attachment means is a belt loop attached to said portable housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
An apparatus to permit hands free operation of a cordless phone as recited in claim 6 wherein at said second end of said portable housing is a battery case suitable for receiving said battery.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
An apparatus to permit hands free operation of a cordless phone as recited in claim 7 wherein said first end of said portable housing has an antenna slot.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
An apparatus to permit hands free operation of a cordless phone as recited in claim 3 wherein said second attachment means is a belt clip.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
89 words
An apparatus to permit hand free operation of a cordless phone as recited in claim 3 wherein said first attachment means are miniature hooks and eyes so that said first flap left wing, said first flap right wing, said second flap left wing and said second flap right wing have miniature hooks on their respective inside surfaces and said portable housing has miniature eyes placed on a left and a right surface of said portable housing at said first end and at said second end of said portable housing.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
173 words
An apparatus to permit hands free operation of a cordless phone comprising: a portable housing open on one side and of generally oblong shape and sized larger than a standard cordless phone handset; a first flap attached at a first end of said portable housing and situated so as to be foldable to enclose a portion of said first end of the open side of said portable housing; a receiver means contained within said first flap; a second flap attached at a second end of said portable housing and situated so as to be foldable to enclose a portion of said second end of the open side of said portable housing; a speaker means contained within said second flap; telephone headset means; a battery for providing electrical power for said speaker means, said receiver means, and said telephone headset means; means for wiring said speaker means, said receiver means, said telephone headset means, and said battery whereby said speaker means, said receiver means, said telephone headset means and said battery are electrically connected.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
173 words
An apparatus to permit hands free operation of a cordless phone comprising: a portable housing open on one side and of generally oblong shape and sized larger than a standard cordless phone handset; a first flap attached at a first end of said portable housing and situated so as to be foldable to enclose a portion of said first end of the open side of said portable housing; a receiver means contained within said first flap; a second flap attached at a second end of said portable housing and situated so as to be foldable to enclose a portion of said second end of the open side of said portable housing; a speaker means contained within said second flap; telephone headset means; a battery for providing electrical power for said speaker means, said receiver means, and said telephone headset means; means for wiring said speaker means, said receiver means, said telephone headset means, and said battery whereby said speaker means, said receiver means, said telephone headset means and said battery are electrically connected.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
An apparatus to permit hands free operation of a cordless phone as recited in claim 11 wherein said portable housing includes a second attachment means for securing said portable housing to a user.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
An apparatus to permit hands free operation of a cordless phone as recited in claim 12 wherein said first flap includes left and right wings and said second flap includes left and right wings.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
30 words
An apparatus to permit hands free operation of a cordless phone as recited in claim 13 wherein said second attachment means is a belt loop attached to said portable housing.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
33 words
An apparatus to permit hands free operation of a cordless phone as recited in claim 14 wherein at said second end of said portable housing is a battery case for receiving said battery.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
28 words
An apparatus to permit hands free operation of a cordless phone as recited in claim 15 wherein said first end of said portable housing has an antenna slot.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1998-02-06 | 1998-08-08 | 1999-02-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-02-06 | 2002-08-08 | 2003-02-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-02-06 | 2006-08-08 | 2007-02-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |