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Multiple line self-contained telephone

CA 1237210 A · Owner: Lott, Thomas M. · Inventors: Lott, Thomas M.

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Abstract From the Canadian patent

A novel detection circuit is provided for indicating whether a telephone line is in use or is available or is on hold. The simplified circuit can be incorporated within a telephone instrument so that no external circuitry is required.

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  • Granted May 24, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 24, 2005.
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FiledJune 12, 1985
GrantedMay 24, 1988
Term endedMay 24, 2005
Patent numberCA 1237210 A
Classification (IPC)H04M7/00 +2 more

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