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Neckstrap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-05-27
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Granted: 1989-09-05
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Expires: 2008-05-27
Abstract
Abstract A neckstrap with a flat body section and having connectors secured to each end for attachment to a portable object such as a camera or binoculars. A speaker assembly is attached to the top side of the neckstrap and connects to an audio signal source housed in the neckstrap. A pouch is contained in the neckstrap for housing earphones for private listening of the audio signal source.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark S. Nesbit
- 👤 Candy K. Galvanek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:24
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04R; H04R5/00; H04R5/033; H04R5/0335; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/06; H04B1/08; H04B1/086; H04B1/088; H04R1/00; H04R1/10; H04R1/1016
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A neckstrap having a top side and a bottom side, said neckstrap consisting of a single elongated flat body section having a top side and a bottom side and connectors secured to each end for attachment to a portable object such as a camera or binoculars, the improvement comprising: a speaker assembly attached on the top side of the body section at a location spaced from each end of said neckstrap; an earphone attached to said neckstrap; a pouch formed in said neckstrap for containment of said earphone, said pouch being located on said top side of said neckstrap midway between each of said ends and being selectively openable and closable for removal and storage of said earphone; and; means for selectively electronically connecting said speaker assembly and said earphone to an audio signal source.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A neckstrap having a top side and a bottom side, said neckstrap consisting of a single elongated flat body section having a top side and a bottom side and connectors secured to each end for attachment to a portable object such as a camera or binoculars, the improvement comprising: a speaker assembly attached on the top side of the body section at a location spaced from each end of said neckstrap; an earphone attached to said neckstrap; a pouch formed in said neckstrap for containment of said earphone, said pouch being located on said top side of said neckstrap midway between each of said ends and being selectively openable and closable for removal and storage of said earphone; and; means for selectively electronically connecting said speaker assembly and said earphone to an audio signal source.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The neckstrap of claim 1 wherein said speaker assembly is attached to said neckstrap by means of stitching.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The neckstrap of claim 1 wherein said speaker assembly is attached to said neckstrap by means of gluing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The neckstrap of claim 1 wherein said means for electronically connecting said speaker assembly to an audio signal source includes conducting wires attached to said neckstrap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The neckstrap of claim 1 wherein said means for electronically connecting said earphone to an audio signal source includes conducting wires attached to said neckstrap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The neckstrap of claim 1 wherein said audio signal source is attached to said neckstrap.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The neckstrap of claim 6 wherein said audio signal source is positioned midway between said pouch and one end of said neckstrap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The neckstrap of claim 1 wherein said pouch includes a zipper opening and closing mechanism.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The neckstrap of claim 1 wherein said audio signal source is separate from said neckstrap.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
The neckstrap of claim 9 wherein said means for electronically connecting the audio signal source includes a connector disposed in a compartment formed in one end of said neckstrap, said compartment being selectively openable and closable for removal and storage of said connector.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The neckstrap of claim 10 wherein said compartment is selectively openable and closable by means of a snap member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
The neckstrap of claim 1 wherein said audio signal source is a radio.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The neckstrap of claim 1 wherein said audio signal source is a cassette tape player.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
The neckstrap of claim 1 wherein said audio signal source is a compact disc player.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
42 words
The neckstrap of claim 1 wherein said means for electronically connecting the audio signal source includes a switching mechanism that selectively connects the speaker assembly individually, the earphone individually, or both the speaker assembly and earphone simultaneously to the audio signal source.
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