Hearing protection headset
US11564841B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R1/1016
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A headset, comprising: first and second ear cups, and a power and signal connector that extends between the ear cups, wherein each ear cup comprises a housing having a mounting structure for mounting the ear cup on a wearable support; a speaker; and a speaker drive circuit for operating the speaker. The first ear cup further comprises: an external power and signal connector; and a mounting structure having a first profile for mounting a removable control module having a corresponding first profile on the first ear cup such that corresponding power and signal connectors can engage the external power and signal connector so that the removable control module can provide operating signals to the speaker drive circuits. The second ear cup comprises an external power connector; and a mounting structure having a second profile for mounting a removable battery pack having a corresponding second profile on the second ear cup such that a corresponding power connector on the battery pack can engage the external power connector so that the removable battery pack can provide power to the control module via the power and signal connector.
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