Patent · US Expired

Telephone housing interlock

US5818932A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 3, 1997
Grant dateOct 6, 1998
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M17/026
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A security interlock for the abutting portion of the upper and lower housing of coin-operated pay telephones comprise a pair of interlocking brackets positioned proximate the seam between the housing portions. A first bracket mounted to one housing has a leg portion which overlies the seam, while a second bracket mounted to the second housing portion overlies the first bracket.

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