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US 6,324,293 B1Granted
Microphone sanitizer and holster
OwnerRobert Chris Muisinventor
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Abstract
An all-encompassing atomizing dispenser device for sanitizing and holstering a microphone in which to prevent the spread of harmful bacteria and germs to the general singing and speaking public. The invention consists of a plastic cylinder or tube of appropriate size to holster a handheld microphone, comprising an inverted spray bottle with a standard fine mist spray nozzle, fixed in one basic direction for atomizing said microphone when holstered within the device. The device is covered entirely with fabric, except for an opening at one end in which a microphone may be inserted, and consists of straps for fastening means to any standard television monitor stand. A user can simply insert a microphone, press down on the inverted spray bottle, and atomize the microphone instantaneously.
Claims10
A microphone sanitizer and holster device comprising:
- a) a cylinder or tube fabricated of a rigid non-breakable plastic material bearing an angle cut of approximately 30 degrees on one end and a straight cut on opposite end;
- b) a first hole on top side of the device in appropriate size to house a cylinder shaped atomizing bottle;
- c) a second hole on each side of the device in which a plastic cable tie is inserted, preventing a handheld microphone from slipping into the device too far;
- d) a third hole on bottom side of the device for the purpose of containing an adhesive to affix a misting nozzle in place permanently;
- e) a water repellent fabric covering the device in its entirety leaving said angle cut opening exposed;
- f) an appropriate sized opening on said fabric, matching with said first hole on cylinder or tube, wherein, a cylinder shaped atomizing bottle may be inserted;
- g) an elastic band or draw string inserted into a hem of said fabric on said open angle cut end, that when pulled tight, secures said fabric firmly onto said cylinder or tube;
- h) polypropylene or nylon straps comprising hook and loop fastening means permanently attached on once side of said fabric in order to secure the device into a proper position on a television monitor stand or other appropriate stand;
- i) “D” rings sewn onto each said polypropylene or nylon strap, in which said straps are pulled through and adhered onto themselves by means of hook and loop fastening;
- j) an elastic cord with hooks to secure the device on a television monitor stand by hooking said elastic cord onto said “D” rings;
- k) a misting nozzle from a cylinder shaped atomizing bottle, permanently affixed in a proper position at said third hole on said inside of cylinder or tube;
- l) a cylinder shaped atomizing bottle with spraying apparatus inserted at an angle into said first hold of said cylinder or tube, whereas, a user would push down on said inverted bottle top to engage a fine mist over a handheld microphone;
- m) a disinfectant solution capable of killing bacteria when dispersed onto said handheld microphone;
- n) further comprising a microphone identification band with elastic properties and can be easily slipped onto any handheld microphone.
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A microphone sanitizer and holster device comprising:
- a) a cylinder or tube fabricated of a rigid non-breakable plastic material;
- b) a first hole on bottom side of said cylinder or tube in appropriate size to house a cylinder shaped atomizing bottle;
- c) a second hole on each side of said cylinder or tube in which an “L” shaped rod is inserted all the way through, serving as an elbow and brace for said cylinder to swivel up and down on;
- d) a chassis in the shape of an “L” slightly shorter than said cylinder or tube, fabricated of rigid non-breakable plastic material in which said “L” shaped rod is affixed against both wall sides of said chassis, therefore, providing a shelf for said cylinder or tube to rest upon and for placement of the device onto any flat surface;
- e) a cylinder shaped atomizing bottle comprising spraying apparatus and misting nozzle inserted into said first hole, right-side-up, bottom of said bottle resting upon said chassis, holding said cylinder or tube at a level, but slightly angled up position, whereas, when a user inserts a microphone into said cylinder or tube and presses or taps said microphone down, said spraying apparatus is engaged releasing atomizing mist onto head of said microphone;
- f) hook and loop fastening means affixed to said misting nozzle and inside of said cylinder or tube holding and positioning said misting nozzle in one direction;
- g) two hooks or snap rings attached to top side of said chassis in appropriate size and spacing to fit onto any television monitor stand or any other appropriate stand;
- h) an elastic cord with hooks attached to each corner of bottom side of said chassis to secure the device onto any television monitor stand or any other appropriate stand;
- i) a disinfecting and deodorizing solution capable of eliminating bacteria when dispersed onto said handheld microphone.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.