Earphone
US6785396B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R1/1058
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An earphone comprises a main body and an ear hanger. The main body is to be placed at an entrance of an external auditory meatus of an ear of a user. The main body includes a loudspeaker received therein. The ear hanger is connected to the main body. The ear hanger is adapted to be mounted on the ear. The ear hanger has a curved shape. The ear hanger comprises a core and a sheathing member for surrounding at least part of the core so as to provide a dual structure. The core is formed of hard material and the sheathing member is formed of elastic material.
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