US3303279A
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Prepaid entertainment distribution system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-08-20
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Granted: 1967-02-07
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Expires: 1982-08-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frost L Tinklepaugh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:17
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N7/00; H04N7/16; H04N7/162; H04N7/163; H04N7/164; G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A PREPAID ENTERTAINMENT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF TELEVISION RECEIVERS ARRANGED SIDE BY SIDE, EACH RECEIVER HAVING A CATHODE RAY TUBE, AND ADAPTED TO DISPLAY A VIDEO PORTION OF A DIFFERENT TELEVISION CHANNEL, ALL OF SAID TUBES EXTENDING IN THE SAME DIRECTION, THE IMAGES PRODUCED BY SAID TUBES, BEING DISPLAYED SIDE BY SIDE; MEANS TO CONDUCT THE AUDIO PORTIONS OF EACH OF SAID CHANNELS FROM THE APPROPRIATE RECEIVER TO A REMOTE LOCATION; AND A PLURALITY OF SOUND RECEIVING STATIONS WHICH WHEN ENERGIZED, WILL RECEIVE SELECTIVELY ANY ONE OF SAID AUDIO PORTIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A PREPAID ENTERTAINMENT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF TELEVISION RECEIVERS ARRANGED SIDE BY SIDE, EACH RECEIVER HAVING A CATHODE RAY TUBE, AND ADAPTED TO DISPLAY A VIDEO PORTION OF A DIFFERENT TELEVISION CHANNEL, ALL OF SAID TUBES EXTENDING IN THE SAME DIRECTION, THE IMAGES PRODUCED BY SAID TUBES, BEING DISPLAYED SIDE BY SIDE; MEANS TO CONDUCT THE AUDIO PORTIONS OF EACH OF SAID CHANNELS FROM THE APPROPRIATE RECEIVER TO A REMOTE LOCATION; AND A PLURALITY OF SOUND RECEIVING STATIONS WHICH WHEN ENERGIZED, WILL RECEIVE SELECTIVELY ANY ONE OF SAID AUDIO PORTIONS.
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) | 1970-02-06 | 1970-08-08 | 1971-02-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-06 | 1974-08-08 | 1975-02-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-06 | 1978-08-08 | 1979-02-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |