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Stereo speaker system for walkman-type radio and/or cassette player

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-02-08
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Granted: 1988-08-16
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Expires: 2007-02-08
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Abstract

Abstract A pair of stereo speakers mounted on an article of clothing worn on the upper part of the body and positioned on the shoulder portion thereof. The clothing article has a pouch for supporting a Walkman-type radio, and the speakers are coupled by cables to the radio in the normal fashion. A quick release attachment device is provided to releasably couple each speaker to the clothing article. For purposes of illustration, the clothing article comprises a pair of suspenders comprised of a pair of straps which are adapted to extend over the shoulder. Each strap has a first Velcro part secured thereto and each speaker has a second Velcro part attached to the rear face thereof, the Velcro parts being removably coupled together to interconnect each speaker and the respective strap. The pouch for the radio can be mounted on the clothing article either at the front of the wearer or on the back of the wearer. In the alternative, the pouch can be removed from the clothing article and placed on a belt at the waist of the wearer.

Inventors

  • 👤 Joseph A. Ekman
  • 👤 Ronald C. Ball

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-30 22:10
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04R; H04R5/00; H04R5/02; H04R1/00; H04R1/02; A; A45; A45F; A45F3/00; A45F2003/001; A45F3/04; A45F5/00; A45F5/02; A45F5/1508; H04R2201/00; H04R2201/02; H04R2201/023; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/929

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 119 words
A stereo speaker system for a radio and or cassette/player device comprising: a pair of suspenders comprising a pair of straps adapted to extend over the shoulders of a user, said straps having shoulder portions, each strap having a pair of ends, each end of each strap having a fastener means for release coupling to a garment worn by the user; a pair of stereo speakers, each speaker having an electrical lead coupled thereto and adapted to be coupled to the device; and quick release attaching means removably mounting the speakers on respective shoulder portions, said straps crossing each other at a crossover location, there being a pouch attached to the straps at said location for holding said device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 119 words
A stereo speaker system for a radio and or cassette/player device comprising: a pair of suspenders comprising a pair of straps adapted to extend over the shoulders of a user, said straps having shoulder portions, each strap having a pair of ends, each end of each strap having a fastener means for release coupling to a garment worn by the user; a pair of stereo speakers, each speaker having an electrical lead coupled thereto and adapted to be coupled to the device; and quick release attaching means removably mounting the speakers on respective shoulder portions, said straps crossing each other at a crossover location, there being a pouch attached to the straps at said location for holding said device.

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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) 1991-08-16 1992-02-15 1992-08-16 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1995-08-16 1996-02-15 1996-08-16 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1999-08-16 2000-02-15 2000-08-16 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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