Ear clasp headset

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2006-10-17

2006-10-17

Kuntz, Curtis (Department: 2615)

Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices

Electro-acoustic audio transducer

Plural or compound reproducers

C381S330000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07123737

ABSTRACT:
An ear clasp headset includes a speaker capsule for transmitting sound to a user's ear, wherein the speaker capsule is capable of contacting an inner recess of the user's ear, a headset body operably coupled to the speaker capsule, wherein the headset body is capable of contacting an outer portion of the user's ear, and a headset tail operably coupled to the headset body, wherein the headset tail comprises a curved structure capable of flexing open and close for contacting a lower portion of the user's ear. Advantageously, the apparatus and method of the present invention provide a headset with improved comfort, stability, and fit in the user's ear.

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