Telephonic communications – Terminal – Housing or housing component
Reexamination Certificate
2000-09-15
2003-10-28
Chiang, Jack (Department: 2642)
Telephonic communications
Terminal
Housing or housing component
Reexamination Certificate
active
06639985
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to improvements on a telephone hand set. More specifically, my invention is primarily intended for providing a phone with ear hanger assembly capable of being hung on a user's ear without help from a hand for certain period of time.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Phone hangers and their equivalents have been frequently used in today's society. It is usually preferred by phone user's to be able to free both of their hands during the time of a phone conversation. Many phone hanging devices have been invented to accomplish such a need. However, none of the invention is small in size and easy for use.
In U.S. Pat. No. 4,048,453, which issued to Seidel, discloses a Telephone Hand set Support Device. This invention employs a standard headband, which goes over the user's head in a fashion as to be secure, yet comfortable. One portion of the of the assembly is secured to the telephone ear-piece and is a lightweight, durable, one piece molded plastic component. The ear-piece attachment member is attached to the telephone by unscrewing the telephone ear-piece and inserting the ear-piece section between the handle portion of the telephone hand set and the removable ear-piece. The plastic ear-piece attachment member is made of a dimension which will in no way interfere with or damage the telephone, or in any way interact with or interfere with any electronic components of the telephone. In order to use this invention, a user has to wear a standard headband, which is large in size, and not easy to carry around. Obviously, this invention can only be used with regular phones, but not the cellular phone, because nobody is going to take this standard headband along with his cellular phone.
In U.S. Pat. No. 4,121,061, which issued to Donaldson, discloses an Telephone Holder. This invention resides in a telephone holder which comprises a cradle enclosing a telephone hand set and an accurate, head-engaging plastic or metal band connected to the cradle by a universal joint. This invention uses cradle over a user's head in order to secure the telephone on a side of a user's face. Again, the cradle is large in size, which is not easy to carry. In order to use this invention, a user has to first wear the cradle, and then attaches a telephone to the cradle before the user can really enjoy the benefit of such Telephone Holder.
In U.S. Pat. No. 4,367,378, which issued to Jordan, discloses a Telephone and Holding Band. This invention provides a telephone hand set in combination with an elastic band attached thereto. The telephone hand set in combination with the elastic band attached thereto form an endless assembly which may be placed around a person's head so that the telephone hand set need not be held by hand wherein the telephone unit comprises a transmitter, a receiver, and an intermediate body portion interconnecting the transmitter and the receiver, and wherein the telephone hand set includes first fastening members and the elastic band includes second fastening members cooperating with the first fastening members to detachably secure the elastic band to the telephone hand set and form the endless assembly. The fastening members are of plastic eye and hook formation. This invention adopts an elastic band capable of being placed around a person's head instead on a person's head. Although the elastic band is much easier to be carried around than headband and cradle, a user still needs to attached the elastic band to the phone, and wear the elastic band to the head before he can really enjoy the phone conversation with both hands free.
In U.S. Pat. No. 4,802,211, which issued to Huntley, discloses a Portable Cordless Phone Holder. This invention provides a portable, self contained, lightweight cordless phone holder for the user to permit the free use of both hands and have virtual freedom of movement within the range of the unit while at the same time having ready access and use of the cordless phone. The mechanism is a device made of lightweight malleable metal which permits it to be bent or adjusted to rest on the shoulders of the principle user just below the juncture of the neck and shoulders. The malleable metal permits the principle user to adjust the device for his individual body contours for the most comfortable position while being used. It is basically of a rectangular plan shape comprised of two L-shaped components, and obliquely vertical phone support or cradle extended from one end of the one of the L-shaped members and adjusting straps under the arms so that they hold the mechanism in place while the holder is being used. This mechanism provides for the freeing of both hands while the cordless phone or other type devices are being used. This portable cordless phone holder has more than one components, which are loose from the portable cordless phone. Before a user can use this invention, he has to put all pieces together. This costs time, and brings inconvenience to the user's.
In U.S. Pat. No. 4,821,317, which issued to Wong, discloses an Elastic Telephone Hand set Support. This invention provides a means for supporting a telephone hand set to the head of a person, thereby enabling him or her to carry on a telephone conversation while having both hands free. The elastic telephone hand set support comprises an extendable elastic loop which may be placed around the head of the person to support the upper end of the telephone headset, and an extendable support rod which contacts the shoulder of the person to support the lower end of the hand set. Both the elastic loop and the support rod are retractable into the interior of the hand set. Although the elastic loop used in this invention is easy to carry, and easy to use, this invention is not designed for short phone conversation.
In U.S. Pat. No. 4,881,256, which issued to Malekos, discloses an Adjustable Head Support For Telephone Hand sets. This invention provides a headband fastened by moveable ball and socket to a mounting ring attachable to the ear-piece of a standard telephone hand set. The ball affixed to the headband has an adjust tab on the rounded end which fits adjust receptacles in the base of the socket. The tab and receptacle arrangement allows a three-position positive adjustment of the hand set position in relation to the headband. This invention also provides a headband which is large in size and not convenient for a user to carry around. It also takes time to put every pieces together, before a user can really enjoy phone conversation with both hands free.
In U.S. Pat. No. 5,407,113, which issued to Golliher, discloses an Over the Head Hands-Free Phone Holder. This invention provides an over the head hands-free phone holder that comprises an elongated strap with first and second ends, each having a first adhesive fastener connected thereto, and second adhesive fasteners connected to the first and second ends of a telephone and/or phone receiver wherein the first adhesive fasteners respectfully mate with the second adhesive fasteners to secure the telephone about the head of the individual in a hands free relation. The adhesive fasteners are of hook and loop formation. The strap consists of a large oval hole which facilitates two modes of attachment to the telephone receiver. The phone holder strap is also fully adjustable to a variety of head sizes, and for use on the left or right ear of an individual, and adaptable for use on a variety of telephones and/or phone receivers. Again, this invention comprises several loose pieces. A user has to put every thing together before he can really enjoy the talking. This costs time and causes inconvenience to a user of this invention.
In U.S. Pat. No. 5,668,869, which issued to Zinno, discloses a Mobile Telephone Hand set Holder. This holder engages a mobile telephone hand set and further provides a means for clipping the holder to the shoulder strap of a seat belt, preferably so that the hand set is oriented toward the user's ear when in po
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