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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 20, 2016
Filed:
Jan. 06, 2015
Honeywell International Inc., Morristown, NJ (US);
John Jenkins, San Diego, CA (US);
Charlotte Loomis, La Jolla, CA (US);
Honeywell International Inc., Morris Plains, NJ (US);
Abstract
Embodiments of the disclosure include methods and devices for folding the earmuffs of a headset via at least two different axes of rotation. The headset may comprise a headband and two earmuffs, wherein the earmuffs are connected to the headband, and wherein the headband comprises a plurality of rotational axes, about which the earmuffs may be rotated in one or more directions. The movement of the earmuffs may allow for comfortable wearing of the earmuffs in different positions, such as around a wearer's neck, and may allow for compact carrying or storage of the headset. The headset and earmuffs may be designed to be used as hearing protection, wherein the earmuffs may be larger and comprise special material, and wherein the earmuffs may comply with regulations for hearing protection devices.