Abstract: A system and method deliver audible caller identification information when standard Caller ID information is invalid or can not be provided. In one disclosed embodiment, the Caller ID information must include a valid number of digits and a valid area code. If the Caller ID information is not valid, a calling party is prompted by an announcement to provide the audible caller identification information.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 14, 2001
Date of Patent:
June 27, 2006
Assignee:
SBC Holdings Properties, L.P.
Inventors:
John Wesley Moss, James Daniel Kovarik, Kenneth Robert Stroud, Rick Anthony Cherye
Abstract: An adjustable pliers wrench including a fixture having a handle and an opposing stationary jaw, a co-acting jaw pivoted to the fixture and a lever pivoted to the co-acting jaw. A guide is attached proximate the handle and a locking element is arranged on the guide for reciprocal and canting movement. At least one attached biasing element urges the locking element toward the stationary jaw. An arm is pivoted to the lever and a cam is pivoted to the arm and to the locking element so as to be movable between a first condition permitting the locking element to reciprocate along the guide and a second condition bearing against the guide and canting the locking element into frictional engagement against the guide.
Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium known by the cultivar name `Lorca` is characterized by a pink with red/purple flower color, a semi-double flower form, medium green foliage, medium height, large umbels and early flower response.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 6, 1995
Date of Patent:
March 26, 1996
Assignee:
Gerd Endisch
Inventors:
Gerd Endisch, Ursula Endisch-Burmeister, Wolf Endisch