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Shower speaker telephone

US5664015A · kind A · utility

82Cited by
14References
12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 18, 1995
Grant dateSep 2, 1997
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 18, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M1/6041
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A safe cordless telephone with a hands-free speakerphone is provided for use in showers or when taking a bath. The user-friendly cordless telephone can be readily attached and removed from any portion of the shower/bath unit, such as: a shower wall, shower door, sliding shower panel, towel rack, bracket, holder, or shower head pipe. The shower speaker telephone can also have a radio, interom, clock, and a display window to display the telephone numbers of outgoing and/or incoming telephone calls. The dependable cordless telephone is made of an impact-resistant plastic capable of withstanding water pressure and is insulated to prevent electrical shock. A water-resistant antenna extends upwardly from the telephone housing. A battery seal is positioned about the battery chamber to prevent water from entering into the battery chamber. An elastomeric gasket is snugly positioned about the front and back of the handset to prevent water from entering into the interior of the handset and shorting the telephone circuitry. The base unit is located away from the shower and has a base antenna and a battery charger, as well as other features.

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