Patent ID: 6442106
Filing Date: 2002-08-27
Classification: G04G,H04M

Abstract:
A curfew timer apparatus for selectively disconnecting a telephone line from a telephone, the apparatus comprising:a base; a timer coupled to the base, the timer being configured to open and close a switch during preselected time periods during each day of at least a seven day time period to disconnect the telephone line from the telephone during said preselected time periods and prevent usage of the telephone; means for coupling the telephone line to a first terminal of the switch; means for connecting a second terminal of the switch to the telephone; a removable and lockable cover coupled to the base to protect and reduce the likelihood of tampering with the switch, the timer, the coupling means, and the connecting means, further comprising means for mounting the base on a wall directly over a telephone wall outlet, and wherein the base includes a flange surrounding an outer periphery of the base, the flange being configured to extend below a bottom surface of the base to abut the wall surrounding the telephone wall outlet.