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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 26, 2019
Filed:
Sep. 23, 2013
Applicant:
Plantronics, Inc., Santa Cruz, CA (US);
Inventors:
Stefan Gougherty, Oakland, CA (US);
John Kelley, Santa Cruz, CA (US);
Erik Tews, Santa Cruz, CA (US);
Assignee:
Plantronics, Inc., Santa Cruz, CA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H04R 1/10 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H04R 1/1066 (2013.01); H04R 1/105 (2013.01);
Abstract
A headset system for interchangeable wearing styles is disclosed. A retention element is detachably coupled to an earpiece, allowing the headset to interchange between a headband, ear loop and neckband wearing style. The retention element comprises a security element that prevents rotation of the earpiece when coupled, providing a stable and ergonomic wearing experience.