AU2020102649A4

AU2020102649A4 - Adjustable Anti-Lost Earrings for wireless earphone

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Publication number: AU2020102649A4
Application number: AU2020102649A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Yu Shikata
Original assignee: Shikata Yu Mrs
Current assignee: Shikata Yu Mrs
Priority date: 2020-10-09
Filing date: 2020-10-09
Publication date: 2020-11-26
Anticipated expiration: 2028-10-09

Abstract

Adjustable Anti-Lost Earrings (1) for Wireless Earphones (6) include a cuff (2) that grips the wireless earphone (6) to secure it. It is attached to a string of un-stretchable material (3) with a pin-shaped earring finding (4) thin enough to go through a users' piercing. It is secured with an ear nut (7), preventing the wireless earphone (6) from falling out of the ear concha (5). The ear nut (7) slides up and down the un-stretchable string (3) and is placed against the back of the earlobe to fasten. Many components such as charms, ear cuffs and other jewellery (9) can be attached to the strings (3) or cuff (2) as long as those parts are small or thin enough to go through a user's piercing. 1/3 DRAWINGS j1 4 Figure 1 Figure 2

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ADJUSTABLE ANTI-LOST EARRINGS FOR WIRELESS EARPHONE BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

[0001] There are similar versions of product in question which are typically known as Anti-Lost Ear Hooks/Earrings. They are designed for wireless earphones and are typically C-shaped hooks made to fit in the front or back of the ear. Each product includes a slot which is placed against the earlobe for the wireless earphone to be inserted. The other elements consist of three parts; a ring-shaped cuff to secure the earphone, an earring finding, and a string made of chain or rope to connect the cuff and earring finding. On either end of the string, jump rings are used to fasten the cuff and earring finding. This may prevent the earphone from falling to the ground when removed from the concha. However, it dangles mid-air from the ear making it uncomfortable for the user.

[0002] Furthermore, as the existing invention only provides the ear-hook configuration in one size; discomfort, pain and constant adjustment often occur. It is also difficult to conceal due to its unsubtle design. There are people whom might find the product useful if they play sports, partake in other activities that involve frequent moving or those who have lost their earphones in the past and would like to prevent it from happening again. Though the existing product may deliver security of the earphone, it causes frustration and extra effort to constantly adjust or place back into the concha every time it falls.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

[0003] The invention being claimed possesses might seem to be a similar concept to the existing invention. However, the embodiment and function of the design can be adjusted to the users' preference and comfort. Hence the name; "Adjustable" Anti-Lost Earrings for Wireless Earphones. In addition to the cuff that is used to grip the earphone, it includes a string made of un-stretchable material with a pin-shaped earring finding. This pin-shaped earring finding is thin enough to go through the users' piercing and pull the string through until the earphone is secure against the users' ear. An ear nut is then slid up the string to the back of the earlobe to firmly hold it in place. The ear nut can also be adjusted along the length of the string. Unlike the existing invention, the Adjustable Anti-Lost Earring is made to go through the piercing and can be easily concealed. It will also remain against the earlobe rather than dangle mid-air if the earphone is removed from the concha.

[0004] Those existing products cause an annoyance if it is not suitable to the ear structure of the use. C-shaped hooks are not made to go through the ear's pierce but rather a thick hook that rests at the top of the ear, extending around the front or back with a chunky slot appearing at the front of the earlobe. The design is noticeable and unstable. The other existing product are also designed not to go through the ear's pierce. Although it might not cause a chunky appearance or pain which C-shaped hooks make, it dangles in mid-air every time the cuff with wireless earphone falls from the user's ear concha and causes extra effort to constantly adjust or place back into the concha due to its design. Whereas the adjustable version of the product takes into consideration the different shape, size and general uniqueness of an individuals' ear. This allows for ultimate security and comfort without the probability of pain, looseness or tightness as adjustments are completely dependent on the users' preference.

[0005] There are several advantages to the Adjustable Anti-Lost Earring. It is not dissimilar to the weight and feel of a regular earring. Therefore, people can remain comfortable and do not need to adapt to a new process when fastening the product.

[0006] Another advantage includes the 'perfect' fit to the individual's ear. As the shape, size and distance between the lobe and concha differ between everyone, the product can be easily adjusted to fit into the concha without any tugging or looseness. This is accomplished through the variation in different measurements the user would like to achieve in the string. Due to the string's flexibility and generous length, it can fold, weave and adapt to the shape and size of the ear. In addition to that, the length of string between the lobe and the cuff can be determined by the individuals' desire depending on how short or long they prefer it.

[0007] As per the simple configuration of the Adjustable Anti-Lost Earring, not only is it efficient and comfortable, it also provides a very fashionable appearance. The stylish simplicity of the design does not interfere with the fitting or function of the wireless earphones or any other jewellery as it discounts the jump rings.

[0008] The product is also very versatile in the sense that it can be concealed or double up as an accessory. Charms or other objects can be attached to the cuff if the individual would like to embellish their ears with other jewellery.

BEEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] FIG.1 is a side view of one embodiment of the Adjustable Anti-Lost Earrings for Wireless Earphone.

[0010] FIG.2 is a side view of the Adjustable Anti-Lost Earrings for Wireless Earphone with a wireless earphone in its cuff attached in a person's ear.

[0011] FIG.3 is a side view of one embodiment of the Adjustable Anti-Lost Earrings for Wireless Earphone with a wireless earphone in its cuff.

[0012] FIG.4 is a side view of the Adjustable Anti-Lost Earrings for Wireless Earphone with a wireless earphone in its cuff attached in a person's ear as shown as an ear nut secures the Adjustable Anti-Lost Earrings for Wireless Earphone.

[0013] FIG.5 is same as FIG.2 with extra strings and charms.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0014] FIG.1 shows a side view of one embodiment of the Adjustable Anti-Lost Earrings for Wireless Earphone (1). This earring (1) includes a cuff (2) that is used to grip the wireless earphone (6), a string made of un-stretchable material (3) and a pin-shaped earring finding (4). The cuff (2) is connected with an un-stretchable material in the form of a string (3) with an earring pin-shaped earring finding (4) on the other end of the un-stretchable string (3).

[0015] As shown in FIG.2, the un-stretchable string (3) and the pin-shaped earring finding (4) are both thin enough to weave through the user's piercing hole. The un-stretchable string (3) is also long enough to comfortably fit between the user's ear concha (5) and piercing. Therefore, the embodiment and function of the design can be adjusted to the users' preference and comfort. The user can pull the string (3) through the piercing until the earphone (6) is secure against the users' ear.

[0016] FIG.3 provides a side view of one embodiment of the Adjustable Anti-Lost Earrings for Wireless Earphone (1) with a wireless earphone (6) in its cuff (2). The cuff (2) must be made of materials and shaped to adequately grip the wireless earphone (6). For a string (3), un-stretchable materials are preferred because stretchable materials can cause discomfort to the users or misplacement of the wireless earphone (6). The un-stretchable material (3) can be chains, ball chains or rope, thin enough to weave through the user's piercing hole. Both the cuff (2) and string (3) can be made of same material such as metal wires.

[0017] FIG.4 shows that an ear nut (7) is used to slid up the string to the back of the earlobe to firmly hold it in place and prevent wireless earphones (6) and Adjustable Anti-Lost Earring for wireless earphones (1) falling to the ground from the ear concha (5). The ear nut (7) can also be adjusted along the length of the string (3). Therefore, unlike the existing invention, wireless earphones (6) and Adjustable Anti-Lost Earring for wireless earphones (1) will remain against the earlobe rather than dangle mid-air if the earphone (6) is removed from the concha (5).

[0018] FIG.5 is an example of the Adjustable Anti-Lost Earrings for Wireless Earphone (1) with multiple strings (3) (8) and charms (9). Without compromising the fitting or function of the wireless earphones (6), the Adjustable Anti-Lost Earring for wireless earphones (1) can also provide a fashionable appearance. Most importantly, its design and function do not interfere the appearance of the wireless earphone (6). If there are multiple strings (3) (8), as long as one of them is made of un-stretchable material (3) attached to an earring finding (4) thin enough to go through the user's piercing to secure the whole Adjustable Anti-Lost Earring (1). Then the other string (8) can have components or charms (9) attached that does not need to go through the users' piercing. If those components or charms (9) are small and thin enough to go through a user's piercing, they can be attached to the cuff (2) or any strings (3) (8).

Claims

1. An Adjustable Anti-Lost Earring for wireless earphone configuration is characterised by the following comprising points. Firstly, keeping wireless earphones fitted in the users' ear concha eliminating possibility of slipping out. Secondly, preventing wireless earphones or Adjustable Anti-Lost Earring for wireless earphones falling to the ground from the ear concha due to tight support of the ear nut.

2. The Adjustable Anti-Lost Earrings of Claim 1, a cuff is used to grip the wireless earphones, connected with an un-stretchable material in the form of a string long enough to comfortably fit between the users' ear concha and piercing, with a pin-shaped earring finding on the other end of the un-stretchable string. The un-stretchable strings can be chains, ball-chains or rope, thin enough to weave through the user's piercing hole. The cuff must be made of materials and shaped to adequately grip the wireless earphone. Other components or charms can be attached onto or between an un-stretchable string, earring finding and cuff, however they also need to be small enough to go through the user's piercing hole or they need to be attached on some parts will not interfere with its configuration. Both the cuff and un-stretchable string can be made of same material such as metal wires.

3. Adjustable Anti-Lost Earrings of Claim 1-2, there can be more than one string of un stretchable material attached to the cuff depending on the number of piercings the individual may have.

4. The Adjustable Anti-Lost Earrings of Claim 3, if there are multiple strings, one of them must be made of un-stretchable material attached to an earring finding thin enough to go through the user's piercing to secure the whole Adjustable Anti-Lost Earring, the other strings can have components or jewellery attached that does not need to go through the individuals' piercing.