Patent ID: 6233344
Filing Date: 2001-05-15
Classification: H04R

Abstract:
An ear-hook microphone, comprising:an elongated boom having a first end and an opposite second end;an angled housing connected to said elongated boom at said first end wherein said angled housing includes a first leg and a second leg, said first leg being dimensioned to enclose a microphone element; and,an ear-hook connected to said elongated boom at said second end wherein said ear-hook comprises an inner side and an outer side, said inner side of said ear-hook includes a pinna hook which is substantially shaped and dimensioned to conform to the outer periphery of the pinna of a human ear, said ear-hook further comprising an auditory canal seat formed in said inner side and positioned to provide a secure fit between said support member and the auditory meatus of a user's ear, said auditory canal seat includes a stationary, non-pivoting substantially raised section conforming with the auditory meatus to thereby increase surface contact between the user's ear and said ear hook.