US4005279A
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Lockable cover for push button telephones
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-05-24
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Granted: 1977-01-25
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Expires: 1996-05-24
Abstract
Abstract A lockable cover for push button telephones to prevent the unauthorized making of outgoing telephone calls consisting of a base member attachable to the underside of the telephone and a cover member having a raised portion to cover the push buttons of the telephone. The base member and cover members are pivotally secured together at the front edges thereof with tabs on the rear edges that have aligned openings for receiving a lock. When the lockable cover is in place on the telephone, the push buttons cannot be actuated to make unauthorized outgoing phone calls.
Inventors
- 👤 Julian Richter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 10:23
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/66; H04M1/667
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A lockable cover device for push button telephones comprising a base member, means adapted to removably secure said base member to the base of said telephone, a cover member adapted to be mounted over a front, top and rear walls of said telephone, said cover member having a raised portion for receiving and enshrouding the push buttons, means pivotally attaching said cover member to said base member along a front edge thereof, said pivotal means consisting of an open slotted portion having an arcuate cross sectional configuration along a cooperating edge of said cover member and an arcuate member of similar cross sectional shape on said front edge of said base member and slidably positioned in said slotted portion, said removable securing means having upstanding members mounted along sides of said base member adapted to be inserted between the base and side walls of said telephone and shoulder means mounted on the free ends of said upstanding members engaging the base wall of said telephone and tab portions mounted on a side opposite to said one side and locking means for securing said tabs together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
A lockable cover device for push button telephones comprising a base member, means adapted to removably secure said base member to the base of said telephone, a cover member adapted to be mounted over a front, top and rear walls of said telephone, said cover member having a raised portion for receiving and enshrouding the push buttons, means pivotally attaching said cover member to said base member along a front edge thereof, said pivotal means consisting of an open slotted portion having an arcuate cross sectional configuration along a cooperating edge of said cover member and an arcuate member of similar cross sectional shape on said front edge of said base member and slidably positioned in said slotted portion, said removable securing means having upstanding members mounted along sides of said base member adapted to be inserted between the base and side walls of said telephone and shoulder means mounted on the free ends of said upstanding members engaging the base wall of said telephone and tab portions mounted on a side opposite to said one side and locking means for securing said tabs together.
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) | 1980-01-25 | 1980-07-26 | 1981-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-01-25 | 1984-07-26 | 1985-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-01-25 | 1988-07-26 | 1989-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |