US3654404A
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Headset cradle
Assignee: Plantronics Inc
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Filing: 1970-04-01
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Granted: 1972-04-04
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Expires: 1990-04-01
Abstract
Abstract A cradle for supporting and positioning a communications headset on a telephone housing. The cradle includes a spring metal clip for releasably engaging a wall of the telephone housing to position the cradle so that a headset is safely held when not in use. The component elements of the headset, such as the voice tube, acoustic tube, earpiece, and cable are held by the cradle in a position free from damage and soiling.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth J Hutchings
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:34
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04M; H04M1/00; H04M1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A cradle for supporting a communications headset of the selfsupporting type on the side of a telephone housing, the headset having a voice tube, accoustic tube, housing, and cord, the cradle comprising the combination of: a cradle body including a pair of spaced-apart side walls, a rear wall diverging upwardly from the horizontal, and a base segment inclining downwardly and rearwardly towards the lower end of said rear wall, the side and rear walls together with said base segment defining an upwardly opening cavity, the cradle body adapted to receive the headset between the side walls and in the cavity with the headset housing supported on the rear wall and for restraining the headset from unintended removal, and with the cord supported on the base segment; support means on the cradle body for supporting the cradle on a surface supporting the telephone; and clip means mounted on the cradle for releaseably attaching the cradle to said side wall of the telephone.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A cradle for supporting a communications headset of the selfsupporting type on the side of a telephone housing, the headset having a voice tube, accoustic tube, housing, and cord, the cradle comprising the combination of: a cradle body including a pair of spaced-apart side walls, a rear wall diverging upwardly from the horizontal, and a base segment inclining downwardly and rearwardly towards the lower end of said rear wall, the side and rear walls together with said base segment defining an upwardly opening cavity, the cradle body adapted to receive the headset between the side walls and in the cavity with the headset housing supported on the rear wall and for restraining the headset from unintended removal, and with the cord supported on the base segment; support means on the cradle body for supporting the cradle on a surface supporting the telephone; and clip means mounted on the cradle for releaseably attaching the cradle to said side wall of the telephone.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention of claim 1 and further characterized in that the acoustic tube is supported on the base segment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention of claim 1 and further characterized in that the acoustic tube folds over into said upwardly opening cavity.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
The invention of claim 1 and further characterized in that the clip means includes a body of spring metal material having a flat base mounted below the cradle base segment and a clip segment extending upwardly along one of said cradle side walls for yieldably gripping the telephone housing side wall therebetween.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
74 words
The invention of claim 1 and further characterized in that the cradle body base segment is formed with an integral flat boss on the lower surface thereof, said clip means includes a spring metal clip having a flat base mounted on the boss and a clip segment extending upwardly along one of said cradle side walls for yieldably gripping the telephone housing side wall therebetween, and means securing said clip base to said boss.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-04-04 | 1975-10-04 | 1976-04-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-04 | 1979-10-04 | 1980-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-04 | 1983-10-04 | 1984-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |