US3586798A
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Body-attached switch means and holder for a microphone
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-03-19
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Granted: 1971-06-22
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Expires: 1989-03-19
Abstract
Abstract Presently disclosed is a microphone mounted on a support which is suspended from the user''s neck. An on-off switch for the microphone carries a switch actuating member terminating in proximity of the user''s head to permit head movement to close the microphone control switch.
Inventors
- 👤 Zane O Holmes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 08:45
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04R; H04R1/00; H04R1/08; H01; H01H; H01H35/00; H01H35/003; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S200/00; Y10S200/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
Microphone switch means actuated by the jaw of the user with the switch means and microphone carried upon a base suspended from the neck of the user, said switch means and holder comprising in combination, a base adapted to be adjustably suspended from the neck of the user and including an outwardly extending support for the microphone, and a microphone control switch carried by said base and having normally open contacts, said control switch further including a switch control arm of elongate flexible material for biasing the contacts of said switch control into a closed position closing an electrical circuit to the microphone, said control arm including upwardly diverging branches each extending in an inclined manner subjacently along opposite sides of the user''s jaw whereby forward tilting of the user''s head will cause closure of the switch contacts with subsequent additional jaw movement occuring during speech being permitted by the flexing of the resilient control arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
Microphone switch means actuated by the jaw of the user with the switch means and microphone carried upon a base suspended from the neck of the user, said switch means and holder comprising in combination, a base adapted to be adjustably suspended from the neck of the user and including an outwardly extending support for the microphone, and a microphone control switch carried by said base and having normally open contacts, said control switch further including a switch control arm of elongate flexible material for biasing the contacts of said switch control into a closed position closing an electrical circuit to the microphone, said control arm including upwardly diverging branches each extending in an inclined manner subjacently along opposite sides of the user''s jaw whereby forward tilting of the user''s head will cause closure of the switch contacts with subsequent additional jaw movement occuring during speech being permitted by the flexing of the resilient control arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The invention as claimed in claim 1 wherein said base is bifurcated to receive a rubber grommet with the latter adapted for compressed engagement with a portion of the microphone for microphone retention on the base and further permitting convenient detachment of the microphone from the base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
87 words
The invention as claimed in claim 2 wherein said microphone includes internal switch contacts within the microphone housing closeable by a manual control also within the microphone housing, the contacts of said microphone control switch being in parallel circuit with said internal switch contacts in the microphone, a two-conductor jack insertable within a two-conductor plug disposed in said microphone housing whereby the contacts are detachably connected in parallel circuit permitting keying of the microphone by either head and jaw movement or manually by the manual microphone control.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-21 | 1974-12-21 | 1975-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-21 | 1978-12-21 | 1979-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-21 | 1982-12-21 | 1983-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |