Headset capable of receiving signals from an electronic device, method of manufacturing same, and ear loop and earplug capable of removable engagement with same
US7664287B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2420/07
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A headset capable of receiving signals from an electronic device includes a body (110), a neck (120) protruding from the body, a speaker (130) coupled to the neck, an ear loop (140) removably attached to the neck, and an earplug (150) removably attached to the neck. The ear loop can include an attachment portion (810) including a substantially circular arc, and an ear engagement portion (820) coupled to the headset attachment portion and including a flexible wire (821) surrounded by a coating (822). The earplug can include a neck attachment portion (1110) and an ear engaging portion (1120) adjacent to the headset engaging portion and having a protruding lip (1121).
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