PUBLICITY MEDIUM FOR MICROPHONES

Abstract: Said publicity support consists of two independent elements, the first of which is made of a foam-like material coupled on the microphone itself and which adopts the shape and appearance of a soccer ball, on which publicity may be placed, and the second consists of a microphone neck which forms an interchangeable element of the support, which may be made from any suitable material and through which the microphone neck is inserted, with this surface adequate for bearing any type of publicity.

Description: OBJECT OF THE INVENTION The present utility model comprises a publicity support for microphones, particularly suitable for press conferences or other similar public events, with the object of providing a new, attractive advertising support with the property of being properly adapted to the topic of the event or press conference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Press conferences, particularly those related to sports events, are an ideal location for placing publicity of any corporation, and particularly publicity of sports related brands. At this time the publicity present in these events consists of posters or panels bearing the brand name, symbol or slogan of the advertising brand, or of small labels attached to the microphones bearing the name of the station to which the microphone belongs, the hotel where the conference is being held, etc. The world of publicity requires to constantly innovate the channels by which advertising messages are sent to potential consumers, as the novelty, surprise and attractiveness of these channels is precisely one of the crucial factors which determine the effectiveness of the publicity. Document FR-A-2 646 889 is the closest known prior art to the present application, and reveal a modular element for lampshades, puzzles and publicity material, the modular element having spherical surface made of flexible and thin material with notches, which are designed so that two or more elements can interlock each other by overlapping the notches. This French patent describes a modular element comprising a single support or element, and is silent to a particular shape of the same in accordance with the topic of the public event where the microphone is being used. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The publicity support for microphones object of this invention has been designed for this purpose, to constitute a new way to present publicity which, due to its attraction and originality, will draw attention from spectators of the press conference, whether in person or by television. The publicity support may adopt several forms in order to agree with the topic of the public event and thus match its content and the spectator's tastes. From the point of view of manufacturing, the publicity support may be manufactured in a large number of units at a low price, quickly and simply. In this way, the publicity support for microphones consists of a set of two individual supports; on one hand, it comprises an object made from a foam-like material, such as the one used for covering the microphone head, or any other having a considerable porosity, since it is meant to be attached to the microphone head to form the publicity support, and its porosity will allow to pass sound waves produced by the person speaking. In order to carry out this attachment, the support is provided with a slit with a shape and location suitable for coupling it to the microphone head; as it is made from a spongy material with elastic properties, it is coupled to the microphone by virtue of said elasticity and so can be easily replaced. The shape of this support may be whichever suits the public event, such as a ball of any nature: a soccer ball, basketball, golf or tennis ball; or any doll which represents a brand or advertising campaign, etc. Regardless, this support will be provided with the aforementioned slit and an attractive design for which this support may be coloured with any technique suited to this type of material. Likewise, regardless of the shape taken by the support, it will have an area provided in an easily visible location where the publicity which the support is meant to bear can be printed, such as a company brand or symbol. Additionally, the invention includes a further publicity support for the microphone neck, which is also interchangeable and which may adopt any shape, but which does not now require porosity features, so that it can be made in any material, such as plastic, wood, cork, rubber or any other. The microphone neck is generally a cylindrical rod placed vertical and attached to a support base or stand so that it can be removed. Coupling of this second support to the neck is achieved by means of a diametrical perforation of a size and shape which will accept a neck of any model of microphone once it is removed from its stand. Likewise, the desired brand or symbol is also printed in a visible part of this support. Depending on the requirements or circumstances in which this type of publicity is to be used, the support for the microphone head or the support for the neck may be used alone, although preferably both will be used simultaneously. Likewise, when these supports are used simultaneously they may be identical or different. DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The present invention will be further understood from the accompanying drawings which, as an integral part of the description and for purposes of illustration only and in no way meant as a definition of the limitations of the invention, the following is shown: Figure 1 is a representation of the publicity support for the microphone head in the shape of the preferred embodiment of the invention, with an enlarged sectional view in order to more clearly show its coupling. Figure 2 is a similar representation as the above but here of the publicity support for the microphone neck. PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION In this preferred embodiment of the invention both the publicity support for the microphone head (1), and the publicity support for the neck (3) adopt the shape of a soccer ball, the former shown in figure 1, provided with an opening (2) to introduce the microphone head in an internal cavity of said publicity support. This publicity support for microphone head (1) has pores (5) which allow sound to pass through it. In addition, publicity support for neck (3) is shown in figure 2, with a diametrical perforation (4) to allow the microphone neck to pass. Both supports may be coupled or removed by means of a simple manual operation.

Claims: Publicity support for microphones, particularly suited for use in sports press conferences and similar conferences and public events, comprising a brand name, a symbol or whichever advertising message printed on a visible area, characterised in that it comprises two independent supports (1) and (3), each of which may adopt whichever shape and appearance considered suitable in view of the topic of the public event, one of said supports comprising a publicity support (1) meant to be coupled to the head of the microphone, made of a porous material in order to allow sound to pass through it, and provided with an opening (2) which allows it to be coupled to the head of the microphone, and in that the other publicity support (3) is meant to be coupled to the neck of the microphone, for which propose a diametrical perforation (4) is provided in it of a shape and location so that said neck may be inserted in it, this second support made from any material. Publicity support for microphones, as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that , the two independent supports (1) and (3) adopt the appearance of a soccer ball. Publicity support for microphones, as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that , the two independent supports (1) and (3) adopt a different shape. Publicity support for microphones, as claimed in claims 1 and 2, characterised in that , only the publicity support (3) for the neck of the microphone may be used.

Inventors: MORA VERA FELIPE, MORA VERA, FELIPE
Applicants: PIVOT PUBLICIDAD S A, PIVOT PUBLICIDAD S.A.
Application year: 1999
Main classification: G09F23
IPC codes: G09F23