Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices – Electro-acoustic audio transducer – Housed microphone
Reexamination Certificate
1999-09-27
2001-11-27
Kuntz, Curtis (Department: 2643)
Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices
Electro-acoustic audio transducer
Housed microphone
C381S366000, C379S439000, C379S452000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06324293
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to a device that can be attached to a Karaoke television monitor stand for the purpose of inserting a handheld microphone to disinfect and deodorize the microphone before it is passed to the next user, furthermore, serving as a microphone holder while the instrument in not in use.
2. Description of the Prior Art
As well known, microphone holders usually consist of a clip that the microphone rests in while a person is speaking or singing in order that the individual does not have to hole the instrument. It is further noted that microphone holders also serve as a place in which to rest the instrument while it is not in use, whereas, there is no device that an individual may place a microphone to disinfect and deodorize it while placing it into a holder.
A number of patents disclose such holders which secure the microphone in place but have no means in which to sanitize the instrument before the next individual uses it.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,146,191 discloses a device in which a microphone retriever is detachably mounted on a fixed holding device in order that a driver of a vehicle may devote full attention to guiding the vehicle rather than returning the hand-held microphone of such equipment to its storage position. It is therefore noted that this prior art has no bearing or resemblance to my invention.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,423,293 discloses a microphone holder or casing in order that the microphone is placed perpendicularly to the surface of a concave of a helmet, etc. Again, this type of prior art bears no resemblance to my invention.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,760,984 discloses a quick-disconnect microphone holder assembly having a clip type holder in which the microphone sits in, once again, having no means of holstering and sanitizing a microphone.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,811,405 discloses a microphone holding device in which a microphone can be clipped onto various objects, therefore, having no resemblance to my invention.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,410,608 discloses a microphone including a housing device and aperture therein in order that the device in its entirety may be worn by the individual or clipped onto a device, therefore again, having no resemblance to my invention.
U.S. Pat. No. Des. 284,077 discloses a microphone holding device in which numerous microphones may be placed or inserted into the holes of the device, still bearing no resemblance to my invention.
While it can be thus appreciated that the field of microphone holders were designed to keep the instrument in place, the prior art described does not propose the capability to disinfect a microphone before it is passed to another user.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In view of the above, it is an object of the invention to provide a device for sanitizing a handheld microphone, therefore, preventing a user from receiving and passing harmful bacteria that can cause numerous illnesses.
A primary object of the present invention is to provide an easy insertible and retrievable holster for a handheld microphone, saving time trying to insert the instrument into a conventional clip holder device.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a device that can be easily attached to any Karaoke television monitor stand or other unit thereof.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a device that is easy to use by simply pressing on the inverted bottle a few times to atomize a handheld microphone.
In broad aspect of the invention, a device for sanitizing and holstering a handheld microphone is provided. A combination handheld microphone sanitizer and holster device is disclosed by the present invention. The combination includes a plastic tube of appropriate size comprising a standard atomizing cylinder shaped bottle containing a solution that eliminates harmful bacteria. The device further includes means for easily attaching the device to any television monitor stand or other appropriate stand.
To the accomplishment of the above and related objects, this invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings, attention being called to the fact, however, that the drawings are illustrative only, and that changes may be made in the specific construction illustrated and described within the scope of the appended claims.
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Kuntz Curtis
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