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Surveillance microphone holder

US4700397A · kind A · utility

3Cited by
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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 13, 1985
Grant dateOct 13, 1987
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R1/08
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A microphone holder for surveillance work and adapted to support a microphone in a concealed position when the holder is taped to the upper torso of a surveillance agent and to avoid clothing rustle and bulges resulting from the normal wear of the holder. The holder is of a flexible rubber material capable of moving with the wearer to permit comfortable use and avoid detection by persons under surveillance. The holder has an upper surface of a generally convex shape and a lower surface which is nearly flat but slightly concave. The upper surface is provided with a recess for the retention of a small microphone that can be un-encased and recessed below the upper surface to avoid clothing rustle. Microphone leads are kept below the upper surface in a groove to further avoid a detectable impression through the clothing of a wearer. Recording means which may include transmitting means is typically located elsewhere on the wearer.

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