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Earbud adapter

US8111864B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19References

18Claims

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Assignee

HEARING COMPONENTS, INC. · US

Inventors

Robert J. Oliveira · Maplewood, US
Michael T. Venem · Saint Paul, US
Martin P. Babcock · White Bear Lake, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 28, 2008
Grant date	Feb 7, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 6, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04R1/1016
WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Adapters for use with sound devices and methods for making and using the same. In some embodiments, an example adapter may include an adapter body having a first side, a port or projection extending from the first side, and a second side. The second side is generally configured to be attachable to a sound device such as an earbud or earbud-type of headphone. The projection may include a sleeve attached thereto. The projection and sleeve are generally configured to at least in part extend into the ear canal of a user during use.

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