Fitness 3 Micro Computer Handheld Electronic Calculator

Description:

This handheld electronic calculator fits in the top of a black leather case the size and shape of a checkbook. A space for checks is below. The calculator has a metal case with plastic trim and display window. It has twenty-four rectangular plastic keys. These include ten digit keys, a clear entry/clear key, a decimal point key, four arithmetic function keys, and a total key. In addition there is an on key, an off key, and a "DS" key. The orange percentage key is marked: CALORIC (/) RATIO. On the far right are three additional orange keys, marked 1, 2, and 3. Marks surrounding these keys read: FITNESS 3 TM. A mark above the keyboard reads: FITNESS 3TM NOW, INC. Also above the keyboard is an eight-digit liquid crystal display.

A mark on the back right corner of the keyboard reads: FITNESS 3 MICRO COMPUTER (/) MADE IN TAIWAN. A mark on the lower portion of the case reads: MADE IN TAIWAN.

On July 13, 1981, Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. of Nutley, New Jersey applied for a trademark for the phrase FITNESS 3. The trademark record states that the term was first used in commerce in March 1981. The application was abandoned January 31, 1984.

Reference:

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Trademark Electronic Search System, Serial Number 73318674.

Date Made: ca 1981

Maker: Fitness Now, Inc.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Taiwan

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Computers, Computers & Business Machines, Handheld Electronic Calculators

Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Credit Line: Gift of John B. Priser

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1987.0435.31Accession Number: 1987.0435Catalog Number: 1987.0435.31

Object Name: electronic calculator

Physical Description: metal (case material)leather (carrying case material)plastic (keys; trim material)glass (display material)Measurements: overall: 1/4 in x 6 in x 2 3/4 in; .635 cm x 15.24 cm x 6.985 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a0-edca-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_214355

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