Patent · US Expired

Earpiece light

US6834978B2 · kind B2 · utility

2Cited by
9References
16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 12, 2003
Grant dateDec 28, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R1/105
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is an improved earpiece light. In particular, the present invention is directed to an earpiece having a power supply and a light source mounted on the earpiece. The earpiece light is preferably for use on a person's outer ear. The earpiece light comprises an ear support, preferably for placement behind the user's crest of helix. The ear support is attached to a power supply housing, preferably for placement over the user's external auditory canal. The power supply housing has a power supply and a lamp arm with a distal end extended from the power supply housing. The power supply is connected to a light source mounted on the distal end of the lamp arm. Preferably, the lamp arm is positioned below the ear support and the power supply is connected to a light source, preferably an LED, mounted on the lamp arm.

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