Headset cable retraction system

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2006-08-08

2006-08-08

Jules, Frantz F. (Department: 3617)

Electricity: transmission to vehicles

Flexible extensions

Reels

C191S01200C, C242S379000, C242S388910

Reexamination Certificate

active

07086512

ABSTRACT:
A headset cable retraction system and device is described, the system including a housing, the housing having a cavity. In addition, the system includes a cord capable of transmitting an electrical signal, wherein a portion of the cord is contained in the cavity. The system further includes an earpiece attached to the cord; and, a retracting mechanism in the housing, the retracting mechanism including a drive wheel, a spring coupled to the drive wheel and a idler wheel, the cord being pressed between the drive wheel and the idler wheel; wherein when the cord is extracted from the cavity, the spring becomes tensioned. A method for using the system and device is also described.

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