Patent ID: 8073180

Claim:
A headset, comprising: a) a signal interface configured for receiving and forwarding electrical signals; b) a bending-resistant, bendable retaining member; c) a functional device attached to the retaining member; d) the bending-resistant, bendable member configured for being bent and held in a bent position without a restoring force, and which is connected to the signal interface for positioning the functional device which is attached to the rigid retaining member; e) electrical signal lines provided in the retaining member, and that run between the signal interface and the functional device; f) a fixing element which can be placed on the retaining member in various longitudinal positions to secure the retaining member; g) a bending-resistant, flexible retaining clip, which can be bent into position and extends between the signal interface and the fixing element, and the retaining clip being configured as a dimensionally stable wire clip that can be bent and that includes at least one individual wire; and h) a rear section of the retaining member, the signal interface, the retaining clip, the fixing element form a loop, the size of the loop being adjustable and changeable by displacing the fixing element along the retaining member, the loop being configured for receiving an auricle of a user and running at least partially behind the auricle of the user.