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Device for lifting a handset

US6526143B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 11, 2000
Grant dateFeb 25, 2003
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M1/06
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention concerns a lifting device which is configured to be coupled mechanically to a given telephone apparatus, said telephone apparatus having a handset and a fixed part, and whereby the lifting of the handset activates a switch in the telephone apparatus. The lifting device comprises a movable element which is configured to be in connection with the handset and lift the handset by means of a drive unit which brings about a movement of the movable element. The lifting device also comprises a bracket which is configured to be placed on the telephone apparatus in between this and the handset, under which the movable element is housed in a movable manner in the bracket.

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