Abstract: A headset having a loudspeaker housing and a microphone which are interconnected by a microphone boom arm that includes two opposed spaced apart arm parts, and wherein a name tag display is seatable between the arm parts and retaining tongue and grove pairs are provided at the arms and/or at the name tag display.

Abstract: Disclosed is a display structure in which an insertion opening, slide grooves, a first fitting portion and a ridged portion along which the display plate bends when the display plate is bent arranged in the loading sections of a support body in a suitable manner to ensure that when the display plate is inserted into or removed from the loading unit, a force is exerted on both sides of the display plate in either the direction from the display surface side to the rear surface side thereof or the direction from the rear surface side to the display surface side thereof, and a force is exerted in another direction at the center region of the display plate. As a result of configuring in this manner, the display plate deforms so that the entire display surface side comes to have a convex or concave shape, thereby allowing the display plate to be attached to or detached from the support body without forcible localized deformation of the display plate.

Abstract: A protective device for attaching to and protecting at least one article includes a cover having an attachment surface and a display surface opposing the attachment surface. An adhesive coating is applied to the attachment surface of the cover to facilitate adhesion of the cover to an article. A removable backing is releasably attached to the adhesive coating and at least one relief notch is formed in the cover through the attachment surface of the cover and terminates beneath the display surface of the cover.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cover, in particular for covering inscription fields, comprising a cover element, which is provided for insertion into a base body which is in the form of a holder, with at least one hooking-in element being provided on the cover element, which can be engaged with at least one cutout, which is in the form of a hooking-in opening on the base body, and with at least one latching tab being provided on the cover element and/or on the base body which can engage with at least one cutout which corresponds to the latching tab, and/or is provided on the cover element and is in the form of a latching opening, thus making it possible to form a detachable latching connection between the cover element and the base body, in which case the cover element and/or the base body can be at least partially elastically deformed in a direction running parallel to the surface in the area of the at least one hooking-in element and/or in the area of the at least one latching tab and/or in the area of the at l

Abstract: A shopping cart notepad holder. The allows a user of a shopping cart to have the option of using the holder as a holder of a shopping list while at the same time providing a child with a writing surface. The shopping cart notepad holder comprises a first notepad holder, the notepad holder has a first lateral attachment guide, a second notepad holder, the second notepad holder has a second lateral attachment guide, the second lateral attachment guide is mounted on the first attachment guide, and a retractable arm system for attaching the shopping cart notepad holder to a shopping cart, the retractable arm system is housed within and is attached to the first lateral attachment guide.

Abstract: A flat, substantially transparent lens lying in a flat plane retains a designation card within a recess in a surface. The lens is made of flexible sheet plastic with means at either end for securing the lens in the recess. At one end, a tab is integral with the lens and has an attachment end which joins the lens. The tab extends away from the plane of the lens to a geniculation spaced from the lens plane. At the geniculation, the tab reverses direction and extends toward the lens plane to return generally to that plane, where it terminates in a finger grip.

Abstract: A wireless telecommunication device (10) and collapsibly retractable writing surface (50) therefor wherein the wireless telecommunication device includes an outer casing (12) and a collapsibly retractable writing surface (24) which is suitable for receiving and retaining written information thereon. The retractable writing surface (24) has an open position wherein the surface is disposed for receiving and retaining written information thereon and a closed position wherein the surface is fully retracted.

Abstract: An improved outer face plate for the principal section of a coin operated telephone unit. The face plate includes at least one external frame member affixed to the face plate proximate one side of the dialing key pad area of the plate. The frame member defines through its periphery a framed panel area and the frame member has a raised rim portion for the positioning and support of an interchangeable advertising panel card. Preferably the face plate of the telephone unit includes two external frame members of rectangular shape with each of the frame members located on one side of the dialing key pad area of the plate.

Abstract: An attachable informational booklet attachable to an elongated member is provided. The booklet includes a plurality of information providing segments. Each segment is a generally flat member having front and rear faces and including a mechanism for providing transcribed information to a user thereof. Each of the plurality of segments is connected to at least another of the segments such that the booklet can be folded so that at least two of the faces can oppose one another. The booklet further includes a coupling mechanism for coupling two opposing faces together, wherein the coupling mechanism can couple the booklet together around the elongated member thereby attaching the booklet thereto.

Abstract: A display device which can be used in combination with, for example, telephones, computers, keyboards or other similar devices to conveniently display useful information such as speed dialing numbers. Also described is a combined device and display device and methods of using the display device described herein.

Abstract: A method of providing a user of a telephone with a set of instructions respecting the use and function of the telephone. The method including the steps of providing a telephone, providing an attachable information providing device which includes means for attaching said device to an extensible, coiled telephone cord interconnecting elements of the telephone, and attaching the attachable information providing device to the telephone cord so that the set of instructions respecting the use and function of the telephone is readily available to the user thereof and so that said means for attaching substantially encircle a portion of the cord.

Abstract: A telephone keyboard structure for making connections through static induction or touch induction control, which includes a key pad and a numbered transparent face plate with a thin slot defined therebetween for insertion therein of a picture, photo, or printed advertising card.

Abstract: A coin slot cover for telephones to indicate an out-of-order condition. A plate with a pair of locking tabs extending therefrom that may be inserted into the coin slot of a pay telephone.

Abstract: A telephone enclosure having an upper housing and two spaced apart side housings, defining a telephone recess, illumination tubes in the upper and side housings, displays attached to the upper and side housings, each display having a transparent front panel, a rear diffuser panel, and a frame to enclose the front and rear panels.

Abstract: An insulation member for use in insulating a high temperature furnace, the insulation member comprising a deformable mat of fibrous insulation material, and attachment means located in the mat for attaching the mat to a furnace surface to be insulated, the attachment means being resiliently deformable for resiliently biasing the mat into conforming engagement with such a surface.

Abstract: To accommodate telephones of different base lengths, the under-phone telephone index has housing parts which are telescopingly connected together so that the support area formed by the upper surface can be extended or contracted.

Abstract: The telephone index has a plurality of selection keys and a spring-operated drawer witha stack of index cards, which is held in the index housing by means of a locking device in such a way that on operating a selection key the drawer locking means is released and consequently the drawer with the selected index card and the index cards below it is extended, while the index cards located above the selected card are held back in the index housing by means of a card hold-back device released by the operated selection key and is constructed in such a way that the unlocking of the drawer on operating a selection key takes place by a drawer position change in such a way that in its front region the drawer is lowered counter to the tension of a spring element and simultaneously the drawer locking means is released on the upper edge of the housing opening for the drawer, so that the drawer can be extended, the drawer locking means comprising a stop cam shaped onto the upper edge of the front drawer terminal ledge and

Abstract: A vandal resistant mounting method and apparatus for an advertising display unit for use with a public telephone is disclosed. The advertising display unit mounting comprises a vertical post having, a recessed support in a front opening to secure the public telephone, and an advertising unit including a display wall having an aperture. The mounting disclosed operably prevents removal of the display wall from the post. The display wall has at least one laterally outwardly extending wall section adjacent the aperture of the unit for display of advertisements. Additionally, a transparent covering is attached to the display wall to operably shield the advertisements.

Abstract: A coin cue device having a pliable support, a circular backing secured to the pliable support and elevated pictorial coin indicia integrally bound to the circular backing. A circular ridge is secured to the pliable support and to the circular backing, and a removable backing is removably secured to the back of the pliable support. A method for aiding the handicapped in determining which monetary coins are to be desposited in a machine.

Abstract: A vandal resistant mounting method and apparatus for an advertising display unit for use with a public telephone is disclosed. The advertising display unit mounting comprises a vertical post having, a recessed support in a front opening to secure the public telephone, and an advertising unit including a display wall having an aperture. The mounting disclosed operably prevents removal of the display wall from the post. The display wall has a least one laterally outwardly extending wall section adjacent the aperture of the unit for display of advertisements. Additionally, a transparent covering is attached to the display wall to operably shield the advertisements.

Abstract: A telephone wall caddy for a wall telephone that has a wall plate and a receiver is provided. The caddy consists of a flat base member that has a cut out area which fits around the wall plate so that when the telephone is attached to the wall plate the flat base member will be held in position. A rest box that has an arc-shaped cut out area will accommodate the receiver. The rest box is adjustable mounted to the flat base member whereby the rest box can be turned upside down so the caddy can be changed from a right-sided to a left-sided model.

Abstract: A device for stabilizing modular wall mounted telephone installations in which the device, made of a laminate comprising a first outer, yieldable layer, such as cork, and a second rigid, inner such as urethane, acts as a shim between the telephone base and the wall thereby making it stationary relative to the wall. The device is planarly enlarged so that the outer layer may be used for decoration or for holding notes, messages, writing materials and other accessories useful in telephonic communication.

Abstract: A faceplate assembly for a telecommunications terminal is of sandwich structure, having top and bottom members. A plurality of apertures through the members permit passage of pushbuttons and other activating members. Channels open at one end are associated with at least some of the apertures for the introduction of cards, having indicia relating to the associated activating member. The top surface of the top member has a non-glare finish. An opaque background color can be applied to the back surface of the top member, having clear windows aligned with the channels. Indicator areas can be provided adjacent to at least some of the apertures, for provision of lighted indication. These indicator areas can have translucent colored ink applied, on the back surface of the top member, to enhance the lighted indication.

Abstract: The invention relates to a telephone note holder in the form of a two piece molded clip that may be assembled by snapping the two parts together after which the assembled note holder may be clipped into place on a cradle type telephone and which includes an upright portion having a spring clip for holding notes.

Abstract: An attachment for a telephone having a finger cavity of the type found in standard desk telephones. The attachment includes an easel member for supporting a book or the like, two spaced base members for supporting the easel member above the telephone, and a hook member for engaging the transverse ridge of the finger cavity of the telephone to attach the attachment to the telephone.

Abstract: A telephone mounting stand or display holder includes a base member having a plug for tight fitting frictional engagement into the finger sockets of a standard telephone and includes vertically extending support members supporting a generally outwardly opening U-shaped display holding frame having a plurality of slots for receiving and holding sheets of display material. The holder includes a hand grip of a similar configuration to that of the standard telephone formed in the base member, substantially co-extensive with the finger sockets of the standard telephone and further includes a business card holding rack of the back side thereof.

Abstract: A platform for supporting a note pad in horizontal writing position adapted to mount along the rear of a desk telephone, having a pair of platform openings positioned to be engaged by the projecting tops of the rear pair of cradle posts, and having a hinged brace adapted to extend at an acute angle to the platform and engage the top of the telephone skirt, has a resilient tie-down means which extends from the underside of the platform and hooks under the bottom edge of the telephone skirt to prevent accidental dislodgement of the platform. In a modified form the platform is made from a cardboard blank with the brace cut from portions thereof and hinged along a score line. Another form provides tabs for supporting a calender in upstanding position.

Abstract: A note holder detachably connected in the hand hold lift slot at the rear of a desk type telephone comprising a molded plastic substantially flat sheet of material having a head and arms, the arms terminating in portions to be removed for certain types of telephones, each arm having a pair of notches on its upper edge, the arms being foldable into parallelism for insertion into the hand hold slot and engagement with the lip at the top thereof.

Abstract: A mobile radiotelephone station set base is provided with a pushbutton dialing pad in a first face and has a rectangular card-receiving slot in an adjacent face and opening into a card-receiving pocket extending into the base parallel to the first face. A flexible rectangular card for inscribing frequently used numbers is provided and suitably dimensioned so that when the card is in the base slot and pocket it is deformed for frictionally engaging the pocket walls. This engagement holds the card at any manually selectable degree of penetration into the pocket and such penetration is selected by a user so that a desired number inscribed on the card is indexed at the slot adjacent to the pushbutton dialing pad.

Abstract: In a bracket for use in conjunction with a telephone and designed for holding a series of advertising cards and a writing instrument, a base member of the bracket has integrally extending from it a curved portion that likewise connects with a retainer, with these various components useful for clamping onto the underside of the cradle of a telephone receiver; extending upwardly from the base member is a panel that has a pair of arms projecting further upwardly from each of its sides, and an aperture provided through the upper end of each arm is designed for supporting the aforesaid advertising cards, with a slot being located through each arm downwardly thereof, and designed for accommodating the support of a writing instrument, such as a pencil.

Abstract: This invention relates to a liquid crystal display device, for driving a plurality of digits of liquid crystal display sequentially by using a time-sharing system.

Abstract: The invention concerns indexes of the type which are intended to be placed under a domestic telephone to provide a library of telephone numbers with easy access. The index has an outer housing with a slideable drawer which carries a stack of cards carrying the information, such as names, addresses and telephone numbers. The tray has a series of manual selection members, which are each engageable with a perforated tab on an associated card of the stack, irrespective of the position on the stack of that card. The selection members comprise bell cranks and magnetic means hold all cards other than that selected within the housing.

Abstract: An improvement in a telephone number register having a plurality of double levers in a drawer for positioning selected register cards, each of said levers including locking means for holding a lever in its selected position and automatically releasing the locking means upon the return of the drawer to the register casing. The locking means preferably includes a pivotable flap for each lever for holding down a depressed front end part of an associated lever and the release is preferably provided by an abutment connected to the casing for pivoting the flap from its locking position.

Abstract: For use with a telephone handset, a holder fitted to and clasping the handset, providing an envelope for sheet material bearing indicia, such as telephone numbers, to which visual reference can be made through the holder.

Abstract: An accessory having a platform for supporting a note pad in horizontal writing position adapted to mount along the rear of a desk telephone has a pair of openings in the platform positioned to be engaged by the projecting tops of the rear pair of cradle posts and a third opening therebetween for holding a writing instrument in upright position. A wire brace is hinged to fold against the bottom side of the platform for packing and shipping and has a stop means whereby the brace assumes as acute angle with respect to the platform when the latter is in a horizontal position to facilitate mounting on the telephone. A modified platform has upstanding tabs for supporting a calender and a removable wire guide for mounting a small directory in closed position or in open position for viewing contents thereof while dialing.

Abstract: There is disclosed a telephone number indexing device which comprises a casing having an upper opening and housing therein a plurality of cards on which telephone numbers are recorded. When any card is pulled upwards from the casing through the upper opening thereof for learning a required telephone number, the card is held in place in a manner that card guide and stopper means on the inner wall of casing or resilient members 4 provided in the casing are utilized for retaining a stopper 15 provided in the lower portion of each card.

Abstract: Telephone index devices including a flat base member which may be secured to a telephone and having binding loops which may be closed and opened for replacement of index sheets. The base member is secured to a telephone instrument by a plug and socket structure.