CA2180036A1 - Combination earmuff radio headset (original radio earmuffs) - Google Patents
Combination earmuff radio headset (original radio earmuffs)Info
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- CA2180036A1 CA2180036A1 CA 2180036 CA2180036A CA2180036A1 CA 2180036 A1 CA2180036 A1 CA 2180036A1 CA 2180036 CA2180036 CA 2180036 CA 2180036 A CA2180036 A CA 2180036A CA 2180036 A1 CA2180036 A1 CA 2180036A1
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- earmuff
- radio
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Abstract
A combination radio headset-earmuff having two earbud type speakers connected by an adjustable headband. Radio electronics are contained within the left earmuff and a power supply and on-off switch are contained within the right earmuff. The present invention allows the wearer to keep the ears warm while listening to the radio headphone. Large, flat, textured controls allow the user to adjust the radio even while wearing gloves. The areas where the control shafts protrude through the outer most layer of the earmuff are sealed in a water tight manner.
Description
~ 1 80 û36 COMBINATION EARMUFF-RADIO HEADSET
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to earmuffs and is more particularly concerned with earmuffs which are especially adapted for use with a headset radio.
Radio headsets which are comprised of a small radio mounted to a light weight headset, are quite popular. The earphones for such headset radios are generally mounted in small size pads which fit snugly in or on the outer ear. This leaves the pinna and lobe of the outer ear exposed. In cold weather the external ear is therefore liable to frostbite. Ordinary earmuffs cannot be accommodated because of the headband and bulk of the radio portion. In addition, the controls of the radio can not be easily reached if an earmuff covered the radio portion especially if the user is wearing gloves.
It is to the alleviation of this problem that the present invention is directed.
The problem of ear protection for the cold weather user of a headset has been recognized in the past. U.S.Pat. No. 4,546,215 issued Oct. 8, 1985 to Ferraro discloses a detachable earmuff for a headset in order to protect the user of a headset in cold weather. However, Ferraro's earmuff is detachable and would not be able to accommodate a radio type headset and would provide no way to operate the radios controls. Richard Chance's U.S. patent no.4,669,129 issued Jun.2,1987 as an improved version of Ferraro's design and causes similar problems. Gerald K. Tshik~wa's pat. No. 4,654,898 issued on Apr.7,1987 also discusses a removable earrnuff for headphones which would not accommodate a radio. Richard Byrne's patent 5,257,420 issued Nov.2, 1993 shows a headband having two speaker receiving pouches. Byrne's design is also intended to combine an existing headphone with a deta~h~ble cold weather enclosure. None of the above patents addresses the problem of incorporating a small radio and headphone as an integral part of an earmuff where the , 2180036 final design is not overly bulky and the radio controls are easily accessible even when the user is wearing gloves.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide a novel and useful combination radio headset- earmuff that is not bulky and where the user can easily adjust the radio controls. An additional object of this invention is to provide a combination radio headset and earmuff where a weather proof grommet surrounds the radio control knob shafts which protrude through the outer earmuff material causing the radio to r~m~in free from moisture. Another object of the present invention is to provide a low profile, textured surface on the radio control knobs so that the user can operate the radio control knobs even while wearing gloves.
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a person wearing the present invention Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a person adjusting the controls of the present invention.
Fig. 3 is a section view of the present invention DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Figure 1 shows a person wearing the present invention 50.. On-off switch 6 is conveniently located externally The headband 8 is adjustable in the same way as a conventional earmuff headband.
The radio headset-earmuff shown 50 looks substantially like a normal pair of earmuffs because the unique layout of the internal components as shown in Fig. 3 Figure 2 shows a person adjusting one of the radio controls 12 while wearing a winter glove 10. The control knobs 12,52 have a flat profile and blend in with the surrounding outer earmuff material 2.
Small bumps on the surface of control knobs 12,54 allow the user to
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to earmuffs and is more particularly concerned with earmuffs which are especially adapted for use with a headset radio.
Radio headsets which are comprised of a small radio mounted to a light weight headset, are quite popular. The earphones for such headset radios are generally mounted in small size pads which fit snugly in or on the outer ear. This leaves the pinna and lobe of the outer ear exposed. In cold weather the external ear is therefore liable to frostbite. Ordinary earmuffs cannot be accommodated because of the headband and bulk of the radio portion. In addition, the controls of the radio can not be easily reached if an earmuff covered the radio portion especially if the user is wearing gloves.
It is to the alleviation of this problem that the present invention is directed.
The problem of ear protection for the cold weather user of a headset has been recognized in the past. U.S.Pat. No. 4,546,215 issued Oct. 8, 1985 to Ferraro discloses a detachable earmuff for a headset in order to protect the user of a headset in cold weather. However, Ferraro's earmuff is detachable and would not be able to accommodate a radio type headset and would provide no way to operate the radios controls. Richard Chance's U.S. patent no.4,669,129 issued Jun.2,1987 as an improved version of Ferraro's design and causes similar problems. Gerald K. Tshik~wa's pat. No. 4,654,898 issued on Apr.7,1987 also discusses a removable earrnuff for headphones which would not accommodate a radio. Richard Byrne's patent 5,257,420 issued Nov.2, 1993 shows a headband having two speaker receiving pouches. Byrne's design is also intended to combine an existing headphone with a deta~h~ble cold weather enclosure. None of the above patents addresses the problem of incorporating a small radio and headphone as an integral part of an earmuff where the , 2180036 final design is not overly bulky and the radio controls are easily accessible even when the user is wearing gloves.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide a novel and useful combination radio headset- earmuff that is not bulky and where the user can easily adjust the radio controls. An additional object of this invention is to provide a combination radio headset and earmuff where a weather proof grommet surrounds the radio control knob shafts which protrude through the outer earmuff material causing the radio to r~m~in free from moisture. Another object of the present invention is to provide a low profile, textured surface on the radio control knobs so that the user can operate the radio control knobs even while wearing gloves.
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a person wearing the present invention Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a person adjusting the controls of the present invention.
Fig. 3 is a section view of the present invention DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Figure 1 shows a person wearing the present invention 50.. On-off switch 6 is conveniently located externally The headband 8 is adjustable in the same way as a conventional earmuff headband.
The radio headset-earmuff shown 50 looks substantially like a normal pair of earmuffs because the unique layout of the internal components as shown in Fig. 3 Figure 2 shows a person adjusting one of the radio controls 12 while wearing a winter glove 10. The control knobs 12,52 have a flat profile and blend in with the surrounding outer earmuff material 2.
Small bumps on the surface of control knobs 12,54 allow the user to
Claims (6)
- an element inside the left said earmuff consisting of radio electronics mounted to a rigid plastic plate, said plate hingably connected at its top most surface to the left side of said headband member;
an element inside the right said earmuff consisting of a battery holder, battery and on-off switch all mounted to a rigid plastic plate, said plate hingably connected at its top most surface to the right side of said headband member and a wire set which travels along and strapped to said headband from said radio electronics to said battery, said right earbud and on-off switch. - 2. A combination radio headset-earmuff according to claim 1 wherein said radio electronics contain rotatably adjustable volume and tuning controls whose shafts protrude through the outer surface of said left earmuff and terminate in flat discs, said disks having a textured surface so that a person wearing gloves can easily adjust said controls.
- 3. A combination radio headset-earmuff according to claim 1 wherein said on-off switch protrudes through the outer surface of said right earmuff and terminates in a slidable textured surface so that a person wearing gloves can easily turn said radio on and off.
- 4. A combination radio headset-earmuff according to claim 1 wherein a water tight grommet is applied to each of the shafts of said radio controls, said grommet overlapping the inner and outer wall of said outer most layer of said left earmuff creating a water tight seal.
- 5.A combination radio headset-earmuff according to claim 1 wherein a flexible membrane covers the outer portion of said on-off switch, said membrane being secured to the outer most surface of said right earmuff creating a water tight seal.
- 6. A combination radio headset-earmuff according to claim 1 wherein said wire set is in a coiled configuration at its center most point to allow for expansion and contraction of said headband.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US49867995A | 1995-07-03 | 1995-07-03 | |
| US08/498,679 | 1995-07-03 |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| CA2180036A1 true CA2180036A1 (en) | 1997-01-04 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| CA 2180036 Abandoned CA2180036A1 (en) | 1995-07-03 | 1996-06-27 | Combination earmuff radio headset (original radio earmuffs) |
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Cited By (9)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO1999012385A1 (en) * | 1997-08-15 | 1999-03-11 | Peltor Ab | An arrangement in acoustic headsets |
| WO2006006910A1 (en) * | 2004-07-12 | 2006-01-19 | Niklas Danielson | An ear headphone unit and a computer system |
| US7962970B2 (en) | 2003-08-12 | 2011-06-21 | 180S, Inc. | Ear warmer having a curved ear portion |
| US7996923B2 (en) | 2002-01-28 | 2011-08-16 | 180S, Inc. | Apparatus and method for making an ear warmer and an ear warmer frame |
| US8325961B2 (en) | 2003-08-12 | 2012-12-04 | 180S, Inc. | Ear warmer with a speaker system |
| US8438666B2 (en) | 2000-04-05 | 2013-05-14 | 180S, Inc. | Ear warmer with adjustability |
| US8443466B2 (en) | 2007-01-22 | 2013-05-21 | 180S, Inc. | Ear protection device |
| US9066829B2 (en) | 2003-08-12 | 2015-06-30 | 180S, Inc. | Ear warmer with fabric member |
| US9241517B2 (en) | 2000-12-29 | 2016-01-26 | 180S, Inc. | Ear protection device |
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1996
- 1996-06-27 CA CA 2180036 patent/CA2180036A1/en not_active Abandoned
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US6965681B2 (en) | 1997-08-15 | 2005-11-15 | Peltor Ab | Arrangement in acoustic headsets |
| US7317809B2 (en) | 1997-08-15 | 2008-01-08 | Peltor Ab | Arrangement in acoustic headsets |
| WO1999012385A1 (en) * | 1997-08-15 | 1999-03-11 | Peltor Ab | An arrangement in acoustic headsets |
| US8438666B2 (en) | 2000-04-05 | 2013-05-14 | 180S, Inc. | Ear warmer with adjustability |
| US9241517B2 (en) | 2000-12-29 | 2016-01-26 | 180S, Inc. | Ear protection device |
| US7996923B2 (en) | 2002-01-28 | 2011-08-16 | 180S, Inc. | Apparatus and method for making an ear warmer and an ear warmer frame |
| US8713714B2 (en) | 2002-01-28 | 2014-05-06 | 180S, Inc. | Apparatus and method for making an ear warmer and an ear warmer frame |
| US9132038B2 (en) | 2003-08-12 | 2015-09-15 | 180S, Inc. | Ear warmer having a curved ear portion |
| US8325961B2 (en) | 2003-08-12 | 2012-12-04 | 180S, Inc. | Ear warmer with a speaker system |
| US8861768B2 (en) | 2003-08-12 | 2014-10-14 | 180S, Inc. | Ear warmer with a speaker system |
| US9066829B2 (en) | 2003-08-12 | 2015-06-30 | 180S, Inc. | Ear warmer with fabric member |
| US7962970B2 (en) | 2003-08-12 | 2011-06-21 | 180S, Inc. | Ear warmer having a curved ear portion |
| US9259355B2 (en) | 2003-08-12 | 2016-02-16 | 180S, Inc. | Ear warmer with fabric member |
| US10111781B2 (en) | 2003-08-12 | 2018-10-30 | 180S, Inc. | Ear warmer with a substantially continuous surface |
| WO2006006910A1 (en) * | 2004-07-12 | 2006-01-19 | Niklas Danielson | An ear headphone unit and a computer system |
| US8443466B2 (en) | 2007-01-22 | 2013-05-21 | 180S, Inc. | Ear protection device |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZDE | Dead |
Effective date: 19980629 |