Title: Acoustic coupler assembly

Abstract: The disclosure is of facsimile apparatus having support means for holding a telephone handset during operation of the machine in receiving or transmitting a message. This means comprises a seat of rubber on which the handset rests, and, in addition, a ring of smooth material on which the handset slides as it is brought into engagement with the support means and as it is slipped into its operating position with respect to the support means. The apparatus also includes a novel, spring support arrangement for the handset support.

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Inventors: Costello, Matthew J. (Bethel, CT, US)
De Luca, Albert M. (New Fairfield, CT, US)
Saunders, Thomas K. (New Milford, CT, US)
McGuire, James F. (Danbury, CT, US)

Application Number: 851506
Filing Date: 1977-11-14
Publication_date: 1979-04-10
Assignee: Graphic Sciences, Inc. (Danbury, CT)
Primary Class(es): 379/443
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US Patent Ref:

2154705	Apr, 1939	Schultz	179/146.
3592966	Jul, 1971	Hansen	179/1.

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Primary Examiner: Claffy, Kathleen H.
Assistant Examiner: Chayt, Kenneth A.
Attorney: Peterson; Kevin R., Green; Robert A., Feeney, Jr.; Edward J.