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US 2019/0174220 A1Published application
Interchangeable Wearing Modes for a Headset
AssigneePlantronics, Inc.
InventorsStefan Gougherty, John Kelley, Erik Tews
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Abstract
A headset system for interchangeable wearing styles is disclosed. A retention element is detachably coupled to an earpiece, allowing the headset to interchange between a headband, ear loop and neckband wearing style. The retention element comprises a security element that prevents rotation of the earpiece when coupled, providing a stable and ergonomic wearing experience.
Claims22
An apparatus suitable for mounting a sound delivery device on a user's head, comprising:
- a mounting element configured to support the apparatus on a user's head;
- a retention element moveably coupled to the mounting element, comprising a body, the body comprising an arcuate portion having an inner surface, a first free end, a second free end, and wherein:
- the body is configured to retain a sound delivery device;
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- the retention element is pivotally coupled to the mounting element and the retention element may pivot about an axis that is generally parallel to a line intersecting the first free end and second free end;
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- a first seeming element is configured to resist movement of the sound delivery device relative to the retention element when retained by the retention element.
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An apparatus suitable for mounting a sound delivery device on a user's head, comprising:
- a mounting element configured to support the apparatus on a user's head;
- a retention element moveably coupled to the mounting element, comprising a body, the body comprising an arcuate portion having an inner surface, a first free end, a second free end, and wherein:
- the body is configured to retain a sound delivery device;
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- the retention element is pivotally coupled to the headband and the retention element may pivot about an axis that is generally perpendicular to a line intersecting the first free end and second free end;
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- a first securing element is configured to resist movement of the sound delivery device relative to the retention element when retained by the retention element.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.