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Audio earbud headphone with extended curvature

US8515115B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 2010
Grant dateAug 20, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2031

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

Abstract

Earbud headphones configured for use with a portable media player that include a main body portion with an extended curvature configuration. In one example implementation, the earbud headphones include a speaker housing and an extension that form a gap between the speaker housing and the extension. A user can secure a portion of the user's outer ear in the gap (i.e., between the extension and speaker housing), such that the earbud is securely and comfortably held in place within a user's ear. Additionally, the earbud headphones can be interchangeable, such that a user can customize the size, fit, and style of the earbud headphone.

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