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Device for adding intercom functions to a phone system

Patent 4769837 Issued on September 6, 1988. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject May 4, 2007. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

Patent References

Hold-plus-intercom for single-line stations
Patent #: 4088846
Issued on: 05/09/1978
Inventor: McEowen

Modular, expandable intercom system for a multiple-station telephone subscriber installation
Patent #: 4135063
Issued on: 01/16/1979
Inventor: Bosen

Tone selective key telephone intercom system including digital tone detector
Patent #: 4158110
Issued on: 06/12/1979
Inventor: Ullakko ,   et al.

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Patent #: 4538031
Issued on: 08/27/1985
Inventor: Benning ,   et al.

Key telephone system
Patent #: 4572928
Issued on: 02/25/1986
Inventor: Nishimura ,   et al.

Telecommunications systems
Patent #: 4578540
Issued on: 03/25/1986
Inventor: Borg ,   et al.

Telephone intercom system
Patent #: 4588861
Issued on: 05/13/1986
Inventor: Teich

Programmable telephone switcher Patent #: 4674115
Issued on: 06/16/1987
Inventor: Kaleita ,   et al.

Inventors

Assignee

Application

No. 07/045321 filed on 05/04/1987

US Classes:

379/393, Hold circuit379/160With connection of intercom station to subscriber line

Examiners

Primary: George, Keith E.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Classes

H04M 1/72 (20060101)
H04M 1/723 (20060101)
H04M 9/02 (20060101)

Abstract

A device for adding intercom functions to a residential or small business phone system uses existing telephone equipment and wiring. The device attaches to the incoming telephone line to switch telephone calls and generate user coded ringing signals. The invention allows the user to simultaneously use existing telephone equipment as an intercom system and for normal outside telephone use.

Other References

  • Carter, "A Versatile New Intercom System", Bell Laboratories Record, Mar. 1958, pp. 81-85
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