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US3170359A
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Music box for telephones
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-05-10
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Granted: 1965-02-23
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Expires: 1983-05-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Mourra Jean George
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:30
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M3/00; H04M3/42; H04M3/428; H04M3/4285
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A MUSIC BOX FOR TELEPHONES COMPRISING A HOUSING HAVING A CHAMBER AND A PLURALITY OF SLOTTED PORTIONS AT ONE END RELEASABLY MOUNTING SAID MUSIC BOX ON A TELEPHONE, A PLURALITY OF UPSTANDING SHOULDER MEMBERS MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING FORMING A CRADLE RECEIVING THE TELEPHONE RECEIVER, STARTING PIN MEANS SLIDABLY MOUNTED IN SAID CRADLE ENGAGED BY SAID RECEIVER AND EXTENDING INTO SAID CHAMBER, MUSIC PRODUCING MEANS MOUNTED IN SAID CHAMBER, ACTUATING MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID MUSIC PRODUCING MEANS MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING, SPRING MEANS YIELDINGLY URGING SAID PIN MEANS INTO CONTACT RELATION WITH SAID ACTUATING MEANS PREVENTING THE OPERATION OF SAID ACTUATING MEANS WHEREBY UPON THE DEPRESSING OF SAID STARTING PIN MEANS BY SAID TELEPHONE RECEIVER SAID ACTUATING MEANS IS RELEASED TO PRODUCE MUSIC.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A MUSIC BOX FOR TELEPHONES COMPRISING A HOUSING HAVING A CHAMBER AND A PLURALITY OF SLOTTED PORTIONS AT ONE END RELEASABLY MOUNTING SAID MUSIC BOX ON A TELEPHONE, A PLURALITY OF UPSTANDING SHOULDER MEMBERS MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING FORMING A CRADLE RECEIVING THE TELEPHONE RECEIVER, STARTING PIN MEANS SLIDABLY MOUNTED IN SAID CRADLE ENGAGED BY SAID RECEIVER AND EXTENDING INTO SAID CHAMBER, MUSIC PRODUCING MEANS MOUNTED IN SAID CHAMBER, ACTUATING MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID MUSIC PRODUCING MEANS MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING, SPRING MEANS YIELDINGLY URGING SAID PIN MEANS INTO CONTACT RELATION WITH SAID ACTUATING MEANS PREVENTING THE OPERATION OF SAID ACTUATING MEANS WHEREBY UPON THE DEPRESSING OF SAID STARTING PIN MEANS BY SAID TELEPHONE RECEIVER SAID ACTUATING MEANS IS RELEASED TO PRODUCE MUSIC.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-02-23 | 1968-08-24 | 1969-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-02-23 | 1972-08-24 | 1973-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-02-23 | 1976-08-24 | 1977-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |