Sound attenuating audio capture and transmission device
US11223887B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2420/07
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An audio capture and transmission device for simultaneously communicating with a wireless communication device and a wired communication device is provided, the audio capture and transmission device for fitting generally over a user's mouth, the audio capture and transmission device comprising: an inner housing, the inner housing including a distal end, an air tube extending inward and outward therefrom, a proximal end and walls therebetween to define a cavity and a gutter on an outer surface; a gasket seated in the gutter; a form-fitting face piece located proximally on the inner housing, the form-fitting face piece defining a proximal opening continuous with the cavity; an outer housing, the outer housing, the gasket and the inner housing defining an interior, the outer housing including a distal end, the distal end including a plurality of apertures and an exhaust port, the exhaust port aligned with the air tube and in gaseous communication with the air tube; a microphone which is housed within the cavity; and electronics which are housed in the interior and include a wireless radio, a headphone jack and circuitry.
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