Passive sound gathering apparatus
US5696356A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 1996 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F11/30
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A head worn sound gathering apparatus having a pair of sound gathering horns with rearward facing apertures. Each sound gathering horn includes a tapered sound channeling tube portion which communicates with an ear covering. Sound received through the rearward facing apertures is amplified and directed to the ear coverings wherein the sounds reach the ears of a wearer. The sound gathering horns and ear covers are preferably worn in association with a helmet such as a cyclist helmet.
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