1980-09-30
1983-08-02
Popek, Joseph A.
179 1SW, 179 37, H04M 900
Patent
active
043968007
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus allowing a performer on stage using a microphone to communicate privately backstage during a performance with minimum or unobservable interruption to the audience. A miniature switch on an attachment to the microphone handle when actuated via the communications channel operates a relay or switching device to transfer communications from the performer's microphone to a backstage intercommunication system while temporarily disconnecting the microphone from the public address system. The attachment constituting a minor extension to the microphone handle enabling a self contained battery and resistance network to provide operating current to a switching relay. One or more visual indicators signal operation of the apparatus to backstage personnel alerting them to a forthcoming performer message.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3035132 (1962-05-01), Gorike et al.
patent: 3870829 (1975-03-01), Chacon
patent: 4087653 (1978-05-01), Frieder, Jr. et al.
McDonnell Edward J.
Van Houten George
McDonnell Edward J.
Popek Joseph A.
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