Electrical computers: arithmetic processing and calculating – Electrical digital calculating computer – Having specialized output
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-29
2006-08-29
Malzahn, D. H. (Department: 2193)
Electrical computers: arithmetic processing and calculating
Electrical digital calculating computer
Having specialized output
C708S131000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07099905
ABSTRACT:
A novelty calculator and system of input and data manipulation for amusement. The preferred embodiment of the device contemplates a calculator having a body, keyboard for input of numerical data and functions, and a display similar to standard calculators. However, the calculator of the present invention is programmed to provide manipulated, erroneous responses or answers in response to data entered for a humorous or surprising reaction by an observer. The preferred embodiment of the present system includes function controls to provide predetermined manipulation of the of the data for amusement tailored to select themes. For example, a tax function key may be provided which would result in an indication of an inflated amount of taxes due, a stock market function could be provided to indicate exaggerated losses in response to a query, a contractor function could provide an exaggerated or diminished fee for work to be done, or a finance payment function could be provided to indicate an exaggerated or diminished payment amount.
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Joseph T Regard Ltd plc
Malzahn D. H.
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