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US5708724:
Communications headset having a detachable receiver capsule and cable pivot
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US United States of America
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| Inventor: |
Burris, Christine; Santa Cruz, CA
Gattey, Phillip A.; Los Gatos, CA
Vitug, Joseph; Santa Cruz, CA
Linville, Larry R.; Santa Cruz, CA
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| Assignee: |
ACS Wireless, Inc., Scotts Valley, CA
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| Published / Filed: |
1998-01-13
/ 1995-09-11
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| Application Number: |
US1995000526414
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| IPC Code: |
Advanced:
H04M 1/05;
H04R 1/10;
IPC-7:
H04R 25/00;
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H04R1/10M; H04M1/05; T04R1/10A; T04R1/10M2; T04R201/107; T04R201/109; T04R420/07;
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| U.S. Class: |
Current:
381/370;
381/385;
Original:
381/183;
381/187;
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381/068,68.3,68.6,68.7,25,183,187,205
181/128,129,135
379/430
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| Abstract: |
A communications headset is disclosed having a detachable receiver capsule rotatably and pivotally attached to a main body, and a cable pivot for allowing the headset connection cable to pivot with respect to the receiver capsule. This combination of features allows the headset to be configured for use on either ear, and allows the receiver capsule to be used in conjunction with a variety of main body assemblies. Stabilization of the headset on the wearer's head is also increased by the cable pivot. The pivoting action of the cable allows the cable to exert a uniform force (from its own weight and tension) on a centrally balanced point on the headset regardless of the forward inclination of the wearer's head, thereby greatly reducing the amount of unsettling force to the headset that typically accompanies movement of the wearer's head.
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| Attorney, Agent or Firm: |
Limbach & Limbach L.L.P. ;
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| Primary / Asst. Examiners: |
Le, Huyen D.;
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| Parent Case: |
This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 08/105,283, filed Jul. 30, 1993, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,450,496.
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We claim:
1. A method of reconfiguring a headset, comprising:
- providing a headset that includes:
- a receiver capsule accommodating a receiver element for converting electrical signals into audible sound waves;
- a first main body including securing means for securing the first main body to a first location relative to the wearer's head and further including a first capsule holder that detachably connects the receiver capsule to the first main body, the first capsule holder serving to position the receiver capsule over the auditory canal
- of an ear of a wearer such that the receiver element is
- acoustically coupled with the auditory canal;
- detaching the first main body from the receiver capsule;
- providing a second main body, the second main body including securing means different in structure from the first main body securing the second main body to a second, different location relative to the wearer's head and a second capsule holder similar in structure to the first capsule holder of the first main body;
- attaching the second main body to the receiver capsule.
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