Antihelix-conforming ear-mount for personal audio-set
US8526600B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2201/107
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A light weight and comfortable ear mount for a personal audio-set is disclosed. The ear mount conforms with the antihelix of a wearer's ear, thereby operating substantially as a compression spring between the wearer's antihelix and tragus, to operably secure the personal audio-set in place. In a preferred embodiment, the ear-mount is substantially kidney-shaped and includes an opening to prevent the total occlusion of the ear canal by the personal audio-set. Alternatively, the ear-mount includes a loop of material sized to operably engage the antihelix of the wearer's ear. The ear-mount is preferably reversible to allow it to be placed in either the wearer's left or right ear.
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