US3947646A
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Resilient microphone mounting
Assignee: Olympus Corp
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Filing: 1975-04-01
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Granted: 1976-03-30
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Expires: 1995-04-01
Abstract
Abstract A microphone holder essentially comprises a microphone supporting cylinder for mounting a microphone therein, an attaching cylinder located outside the supporting cylinder, and a stepped connecting cylinder for connecting the supporting and attaching cylinders together, all of which are integrally formed of a resilient material to support the microphone in suspension, thereby isolating it against oscillations which may be imparted thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Shoichi Saito
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 06:53
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04R; H04R1/00; H04R1/08; H04R1/20; H04R1/22; H04R1/222
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
A microphone holder for use in an electrical instrument which internally houses a microphone, comprising a microphone supporting cylinder for mounting a microphone therein, a microphone attaching cylinder located outside the microphone supporting cylinder, and a stepped connecting cylinder for connecting the supporting and mounting cylinders together, all of the cylinders being integrally formed of a resilient material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
58 words
A microphone holder for use in an electrical instrument which internally houses a microphone, comprising a microphone supporting cylinder for mounting a microphone therein, a microphone attaching cylinder located outside the microphone supporting cylinder, and a stepped connecting cylinder for connecting the supporting and mounting cylinders together, all of the cylinders being integrally formed of a resilient material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A microphone holder according to claim 1 in which the connecting cylinder has a step lying in a single plane.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A microphone holder according to claim 1 in which the microphone supporting cylinder is tapered toward its end which is remote from the other end where the tapered cylinder is integrally joined to the connecting cylinder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A microphone holder according to claim 1, further including at least one of a reinforcing structure, an oscillation absorbing structure and a reduced thickness structure located at a suitable position on the microphone holder.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A microphone holder according to claim 4 in which the reinforcing structure comprises a stepped detent formed on the microphone supporting cylinder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A microphone holder according to claim 4 in which the reinforcing structure comprises a helical step formed in the connecting cylinder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A microphone holder according to claim 4 in which the reinforcing structure comprises a cylindrical formation on the microphone attaching cylinder and having an increased thickness.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A microphone holder according to claim 4 in which the oscillation absorbing structure comprises bellows formed in the microphone attaching cylinder.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A microphone holder according to claim 4 in which the oscillation absorbing structure comprises a plurality of interconnected, connecting cylinders.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
41 words
A microphone holder according to claim 4 in which the reduced thickness structure comprises a recess formed in that end of the connecting cylinder which is remote from the other end where the connecting cylinder is connected with the supporting cylinder.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3692264A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-03-30 | 1979-09-29 | 1980-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-30 | 1983-09-29 | 1984-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-30 | 1987-09-29 | 1988-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |