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Eyeglass clip for headsets

Assignee: Nortel Networks Technology Corp
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Filing: 1973-04-09
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Granted: 1974-03-26
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Expires: 1993-04-09
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Abstract

Abstract A clip for holding a telephone headset, the clip fitting over a leg of the eyeglasses worn by the user. The clip has a plurality of legs, of spring material, giving different spring combinations. The legs are arranged to provide differing gaps so that a wide variation of thicknesses of eyeglass legs can be accommodated.

Inventors

  • 👤 D Bonis

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-28 23:39
CPC Classifications
B; B43; B43K; B43K23/00; B43K23/001; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/13; Y10T24/1371

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim 254 words
An eyeglass clip for a headset, comprising: an elongate piece of resilient material; a fold extending transversely of said material to define a front panel and a rear panel; said panels in opposed spaced apart relationship and extending in planes inclined toward each other from said fold; there being two slots in said front panel extending partway from and normal to said fold, said slots defining a center finger and two outer fingers, said fingers joined in said front panel by a transverse portion remote from said fold; said slots extending across said fold and partway in said rear panel; said outer fingers extending across said fold into said rear panel and joined by a section remote from said fold; said center finger extending approximately only to said fold and having a free edge; said outer fingers and said section in said rear panel defining an aperture extending to said fold; a first bend in said center finger approximately at its junction with said transverse portion, the finger bent out of the plane of said front panel toward said rear panel; a second bend in said center finger intermediate said first bend in said free edge, the finger bent to a plane substantially parallel with the plane of said rear panel, the free end of the center finger extending into said aperture; an extension on one corner of said front panel said extension extending from the transverse portion of said front panel diagonally relative to said fold, said extension formed into a partial loop.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 254 words
An eyeglass clip for a headset, comprising: an elongate piece of resilient material; a fold extending transversely of said material to define a front panel and a rear panel; said panels in opposed spaced apart relationship and extending in planes inclined toward each other from said fold; there being two slots in said front panel extending partway from and normal to said fold, said slots defining a center finger and two outer fingers, said fingers joined in said front panel by a transverse portion remote from said fold; said slots extending across said fold and partway in said rear panel; said outer fingers extending across said fold into said rear panel and joined by a section remote from said fold; said center finger extending approximately only to said fold and having a free edge; said outer fingers and said section in said rear panel defining an aperture extending to said fold; a first bend in said center finger approximately at its junction with said transverse portion, the finger bent out of the plane of said front panel toward said rear panel; a second bend in said center finger intermediate said first bend in said free edge, the finger bent to a plane substantially parallel with the plane of said rear panel, the free end of the center finger extending into said aperture; an extension on one corner of said front panel said extension extending from the transverse portion of said front panel diagonally relative to said fold, said extension formed into a partial loop.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 14 words
An eyeglass clip as claimed in claim 1, said fold of substantially hemispherical cross-section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 65 words
An eyeglass clip as claimed in claim 1, said fold extending through an angle of approximately 180*, said fold comprising: a first portion extending from said front panel and having a radius approximately equal to half the distance between said panels at said fold; and a second portion extending from said rear panel and having a radius smaller than the radius of said first portion.

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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) 1977-03-25 1977-09-24 1978-03-26 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1981-03-25 1981-09-24 1982-03-26 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1985-03-25 1985-09-24 1986-03-26 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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