Telephonic communications – Terminal accessory or auxiliary equipment – Hood or enclosure
Patent
1997-07-22
2000-09-19
Chiang, Jack
Telephonic communications
Terminal accessory or auxiliary equipment
Hood or enclosure
379451, H04M 100
Patent
active
061223719
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for protecting telephones from vandalism includes a front member for covering the coin box access door plate. The front member includes a pair of apertures or cut outs for allowing access to the coin return slot and to allow the cover for the coin return slot to pivot inwardly. The apparatus may be easily installed on a telephone by removing the upper housing, sliding the apparatus over and around the lower housing of the telephone, and then returning the upper housing to its normally locked position on the telephone. The apparatus protects the telephone from vandalism and larceny without requiring any additional locks. The apparatus may be quickly and easily removed and replaced during the collection process and is preferably comprised of a single piece unit formed of 3/8 inch steel.
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Chiang Jack
Ewing, IV, Esq. James L.
Sutcliffe, Esq. Geoff L.
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