Patent ID: 9479856
Filing Date: 2016-10-25
CPC Classification: H04M,H04R,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. An earpiece comprising: a generally arcuate rib having upper and lower ends configured to define a top rim of the earpiece proximate the upper end and a back side of the earpiece disposed substantially between the upper and lower ends, wherein the top rim of the earpiece is configured to be captured by a top part of a concha bowl ridge of an ear to help secure the earpiece within the ear, and wherein the back side of the earpiece is configured to be captured by a back side of a concha bowl to help secure the earpiece within the ear; and a lobe formed at the upper end of the arcuate rib and extending therefrom to define a front top portion of the earpiece, wherein the front top portion of the earpiece is configured to be captured by a forward end of a cymba concha of the ear to help secure the earpiece within the ear; wherein no lobe is formed at the lower end of the arcuate rib in order to substantially reduce discomfort caused by movement or deformation of the earpiece during use.