Patent ID: 7548628
Filing Date: 2009-06-16
Classification: H04M,H04R

Abstract:
1. A microphone coupler for a microphone located within a housing of a communication device, said coupler comprising: a body section shaped to fit around said microphone, said body section having a port through a wall of said body section connecting to an internal cavity within said body section shaped to receive at least a portion of said microphone and to define a spaced relationship between said microphone and said body section; a conduit having an internal channel therein, a distal end, a proximal end, a first opening in said distal end connecting to said internal channel and a second opening in said proximal end connecting to said internal channel; and a support member connected to said conduit and attached to a location within said housing to provide a brace for conduit, wherein for said conduit, said proximal end is connected to said body section and said second opening mates with said port; and said distal end extends towards a microphone opening in said housing.