US20210127817A1 - Apparatus for storing earphones - Google Patents
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- the field of the invention relates to storing devices for storing earphones.
- an apparatus for storing earphones comprising a substantially flat main body; a first attachment member attached to the main body proximate a first end of the first attachment member and proximate a back end and first side of the main body, and extending substantially parallel to the main body providing a first space between the main body and the first attachment member; a second attachment member attached to the main body proximate a first end of the second attachment member and a proximate a back end and second side of the main body, and extending substantially parallel to the main body providing a second space between the main body and the second attachment member; a first hump attached to the main body including a first aperture wherein the first hump is located proximate the back end of the main body; a second hump attached to the main body including a second aperture wherein the second hump is located proximate the back end of the main body; a first loop extending through the first aperture and configured for receiving an earphone through the first elastic loop; and
- the apparatus may further include a first block in line with the first hump wherein the first block is located proximate a front end of the main body, and a second block in line with the second hump wherein the second block is located proximate a front end of the main body.
- the apparatus may further include a first catch located proximate a second end of the first attachment member and facing toward the main body, and a second catch located proximate a second end of the second attachment member and facing toward the main body.
- FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an apparatus for storing earphones (an “earphone holder”);
- FIG. 2 shows a plan view of the earphone holder shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 shows a bottom view of the earphone holder shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 4 shows a front end view of the earphone holder shown in FIGS. 1-3 ;
- FIG. 5 shows a back end view of the earphone holder shown in FIGS. 1-4 ;
- FIG. 6 shows a first side view of the earphone holder shown in FIGS. 1-5 ;
- FIG. 7 shows a second side view of the earphone holder shown in FIGS. 1-6 ;
- FIG. 8 shows a perspective view of the earphone holder shown in FIGS. 1-7 attached to the side of a hat.
- FIGS. 1-7 show different views of an apparatus for storing earphones or “earphone holder” 10 on a person's clothing or accessorie(s).
- FIG. 8 shows the earphone holder 10 attached the side of a hat.
- the earphone holder may be attached to various objects including but not limited to the side of a hat, the bill of a hat, the bottom or mid-edge of a shirt, or the edge of a pocket on a clothing item.
- the earphone holder 10 includes a substantially flat main body 12 .
- a first attachment member 14 A is attached along a lower surface 15 of the main body 12 proximate a first end 16 A of the first attachment member 14 A and proximate a back end 18 and first side 20 A of the main body 12 , and extending substantially parallel to the main body 12 providing a first space 22 A between the main body 12 and the first attachment member 14 A.
- a second attachment member 14 B is attached along the lower surface 15 of the main body 12 proximate a first end 16 B of the second attachment member 14 B and proximate the back end 18 and second side 20 B of the main body 12 , and extending substantially parallel to the main body 12 providing a second space 22 B between the main body 12 and the second attachment member 14 B.
- the spacing between the attachment members 14 and the main body 12 is such that the earphone holder 10 will fit tightly to a hat or other clothing item as shown, for example, in FIG. 8 , with the first attachment member 14 A and the second attachment member 14 B on one side of the hat rim and the main body 12 on an opposite side of the hat rim.
- the main body 12 , first attachment member 14 A, and second attachment member 14 B are preferably formed as a single unit via polymer molding techniques known to persons having ordinary skill in the art.
- the main body 12 , first attachment member 14 A, and second attachment member 14 B are preferably made of a polymer material such as a plastic, but they can be made of other materials as well such as, for example, rubber, metal or wood.
- the earphone holder 10 may have one or more additional attachment members such as, for example, a third attachment member extending parallel to and between the first attachment member 14 A and the second attachment member 14 B.
- a first hump 24 A is attached along an upper surface 25 of the main body 12 wherein the first hump 24 A includes a first aperture 26 A wherein the first hump 24 A is located proximate the back end 18 of the main body 12 .
- a second hump 24 B is attached along the upper surface 25 of the main body 12 wherein the second hump 24 B includes a second aperture 26 B wherein the second hump 24 B is located proximate the back end 18 of the main body 12 .
- the first hump 24 A and the second hump 24 B are preferably formed together with the main body 12 , first attachment member 14 A, and second attachment member 14 B when the earphone holder 10 is manufactured and all of these components are preferably made of the same material.
- a first loop 28 A extends through the first aperture 26 A and is configured for receiving an earphone through the first elastic loop 28 A as shown in FIG. 8 .
- a second loop 28 B extends through the second aperture 26 B and is configured for receiving an earphone through the second elastic loop 28 B as shown in FIG. 8 .
- the first loop 28 A and the second loop 28 B are preferably elastic or otherwise made of an elastic material such as, for example, rubber.
- the first loop 28 A and the second loop 28 B are made of a series of rubber cores that are bound or wrapped in polyester, cotton, nylon or a blend of fiber threads. The elasticity of the first loop 28 A and second loop 28 B allows for the loops 28 to fit around differently sized earphones.
- the earphone holder 10 may further include a first block 30 A in line with the first hump 24 A wherein the first block 30 A is located proximate a front end 32 of the main body 12 , and a second block 30 B in line with the second hump 24 B wherein the second block 30 B is located proximate the front end 32 of the main body 12 .
- the first block 30 A and the second block 30 B are preferably formed together with the main body 12 , first attachment member 14 A, second attachment member 14 B, first hump 24 A and the second hump 24 B when the earphone holder 10 is manufactured and all of these components are preferably made of the same material.
- the earphone holder 10 may further include a first catch 34 A located proximate a second end 36 A of the first attachment member 14 A and facing toward the main body 12 , and a second catch 34 B located proximate a second end 36 B of the second attachment member 14 B and facing toward the main body 12 .
- the earphone holder 10 is designed to be easily manufactured and to be attachable to many different objects. Whichever object is selected, a portion of the selected object extends into the first space 22 A and the second space 22 B.
- the first catch 34 A and the second catch 34 B help the earphone holder 10 maintain a grip on the selected object.
- the spacing alone between the attachment members 14 and the main body 12 is preferably sufficiently narrow so that there is a tight fit regardless of whether the first catch 34 A and second catch 34 B are present.
- One advantage of the earphone holder 10 described herein is that it can be easily and quickly disengaged with a first selected object and then engaged with a second selected object.
- a user can select where on his or her clothing or accessorie(s) that he or she would like to attach earphones for the maximum amount of convenience and/or comfort.
- wired earphones are shown in FIG. 8
- the earphone holder 10 described herein is particularly useful for storing wireless earphones since they are much easier to misplace than wired earphones.
Abstract
An apparatus for storing earphones (“earphone holder”) configured for attachment to a person's clothing or accessorie(s). The apparatus includes a substantially flat main body; a first attachment member attached to the main body proximate a first end of the first attachment member and proximate a back end and first side of the main body, and extending substantially parallel to the main body providing a first space between the main body and the first attachment member; a second attachment member attached to the main body proximate a first end of the second attachment member and proximate a back end and second side of the main body, and extending substantially parallel to the main body providing a second space between the main body and the second attachment member; a first hump attached to the main body including a first aperture wherein the first hump is located proximate the back end of the main body; a second hump attached to the main body including a second aperture wherein the second hump is located proximate the back end of the main body; a first loop extending through the first aperture and configured for receiving an earphone through the first elastic loop; and a second loop extending through the second aperture and configured for receiving an earphone through the second elastic loop.
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- This application is a nonprovisional patent application which claims priority to U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 62/929,423 entitled “Apparatus for Storing Earphones” which was filed on Nov. 1, 2019, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.
- The field of the invention relates to storing devices for storing earphones.
- Modern earphones—particularly wireless earphones such as AirPods™ brand earphones available from Apple, Inc.—are easily to misplace because of their small size. Although small, such devices can be expensive. What is needed, therefore, is a device that can easily store such earphones on a user's clothing or headwear to prevent loss of the earphones.
- The above and other needs are met by an apparatus for storing earphones comprising a substantially flat main body; a first attachment member attached to the main body proximate a first end of the first attachment member and proximate a back end and first side of the main body, and extending substantially parallel to the main body providing a first space between the main body and the first attachment member; a second attachment member attached to the main body proximate a first end of the second attachment member and a proximate a back end and second side of the main body, and extending substantially parallel to the main body providing a second space between the main body and the second attachment member; a first hump attached to the main body including a first aperture wherein the first hump is located proximate the back end of the main body; a second hump attached to the main body including a second aperture wherein the second hump is located proximate the back end of the main body; a first loop extending through the first aperture and configured for receiving an earphone through the first elastic loop; and a second loop extending through the second aperture and configured for receiving an earphone through the second elastic loop.
- The apparatus may further include a first block in line with the first hump wherein the first block is located proximate a front end of the main body, and a second block in line with the second hump wherein the second block is located proximate a front end of the main body.
- The apparatus may further include a first catch located proximate a second end of the first attachment member and facing toward the main body, and a second catch located proximate a second end of the second attachment member and facing toward the main body.
- The summary provided herein is intended to provide examples of particular disclosed embodiments and is not intended to cover all potential embodiments or combinations of embodiments. Therefore, this summary is not intended to limit the scope of the invention disclosure in any way, a function which is reserved for the appended claims.
- Further features, aspects, and advantages of the present disclosure will become better understood by reference to the following detailed description, appended claims, and accompanying figures, wherein elements are not to scale so as to more clearly show the details, wherein like reference numbers indicate like elements throughout the several views, and wherein:
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FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an apparatus for storing earphones (an “earphone holder”); -
FIG. 2 shows a plan view of the earphone holder shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 shows a bottom view of the earphone holder shown inFIG. 1 andFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 4 shows a front end view of the earphone holder shown inFIGS. 1-3 ; -
FIG. 5 shows a back end view of the earphone holder shown inFIGS. 1-4 ; -
FIG. 6 shows a first side view of the earphone holder shown inFIGS. 1-5 ; -
FIG. 7 shows a second side view of the earphone holder shown inFIGS. 1-6 ; and -
FIG. 8 shows a perspective view of the earphone holder shown inFIGS. 1-7 attached to the side of a hat. - The figures are provided to illustrate concepts of the invention disclosure and are not intended to embody all potential embodiments of the invention. Therefore, the figures are not intended to limit the scope of the invention disclosure in any way, a function which is reserved for the appended claims.
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FIGS. 1-7 show different views of an apparatus for storing earphones or “earphone holder” 10 on a person's clothing or accessorie(s).FIG. 8 shows theearphone holder 10 attached the side of a hat. The earphone holder may be attached to various objects including but not limited to the side of a hat, the bill of a hat, the bottom or mid-edge of a shirt, or the edge of a pocket on a clothing item. - The
earphone holder 10 includes a substantially flatmain body 12. Afirst attachment member 14A is attached along alower surface 15 of themain body 12 proximate afirst end 16A of thefirst attachment member 14A and proximate aback end 18 andfirst side 20A of themain body 12, and extending substantially parallel to themain body 12 providing afirst space 22A between themain body 12 and thefirst attachment member 14A. A second attachment member 14B is attached along thelower surface 15 of themain body 12 proximate afirst end 16B of the second attachment member 14B and proximate theback end 18 andsecond side 20B of themain body 12, and extending substantially parallel to themain body 12 providing a second space 22B between themain body 12 and the second attachment member 14B. The spacing between the attachment members 14 and themain body 12 is such that theearphone holder 10 will fit tightly to a hat or other clothing item as shown, for example, inFIG. 8 , with thefirst attachment member 14A and the second attachment member 14B on one side of the hat rim and themain body 12 on an opposite side of the hat rim. - The
main body 12,first attachment member 14A, and second attachment member 14B are preferably formed as a single unit via polymer molding techniques known to persons having ordinary skill in the art. Themain body 12,first attachment member 14A, and second attachment member 14B are preferably made of a polymer material such as a plastic, but they can be made of other materials as well such as, for example, rubber, metal or wood. Although only two attachment members 14 are shown and discussed, theearphone holder 10 may have one or more additional attachment members such as, for example, a third attachment member extending parallel to and between thefirst attachment member 14A and the second attachment member 14B. - As shown in
FIGS. 1-7 , afirst hump 24A is attached along anupper surface 25 of themain body 12 wherein thefirst hump 24A includes afirst aperture 26A wherein thefirst hump 24A is located proximate theback end 18 of themain body 12. A second hump 24B is attached along theupper surface 25 of themain body 12 wherein the second hump 24B includes a second aperture 26B wherein the second hump 24B is located proximate theback end 18 of themain body 12. Thefirst hump 24A and the second hump 24B are preferably formed together with themain body 12,first attachment member 14A, and second attachment member 14B when theearphone holder 10 is manufactured and all of these components are preferably made of the same material. - A
first loop 28A extends through thefirst aperture 26A and is configured for receiving an earphone through the firstelastic loop 28A as shown inFIG. 8 . Asecond loop 28B extends through the second aperture 26B and is configured for receiving an earphone through the secondelastic loop 28B as shown inFIG. 8 . Thefirst loop 28A and thesecond loop 28B are preferably elastic or otherwise made of an elastic material such as, for example, rubber. In one nonlimiting example, thefirst loop 28A and thesecond loop 28B are made of a series of rubber cores that are bound or wrapped in polyester, cotton, nylon or a blend of fiber threads. The elasticity of thefirst loop 28A andsecond loop 28B allows for the loops 28 to fit around differently sized earphones. - The
earphone holder 10 may further include afirst block 30A in line with thefirst hump 24A wherein thefirst block 30A is located proximate afront end 32 of themain body 12, and asecond block 30B in line with the second hump 24B wherein thesecond block 30B is located proximate thefront end 32 of themain body 12. Thefirst block 30A and thesecond block 30B are preferably formed together with themain body 12,first attachment member 14A, second attachment member 14B, firsthump 24A and the second hump 24B when theearphone holder 10 is manufactured and all of these components are preferably made of the same material. - The
earphone holder 10 may further include afirst catch 34A located proximate asecond end 36A of thefirst attachment member 14A and facing toward themain body 12, and asecond catch 34B located proximate asecond end 36B of the second attachment member 14B and facing toward themain body 12. - The
earphone holder 10 is designed to be easily manufactured and to be attachable to many different objects. Whichever object is selected, a portion of the selected object extends into thefirst space 22A and the second space 22B. Thefirst catch 34A and thesecond catch 34B help theearphone holder 10 maintain a grip on the selected object. However, the spacing alone between the attachment members 14 and themain body 12 is preferably sufficiently narrow so that there is a tight fit regardless of whether thefirst catch 34A andsecond catch 34B are present. One advantage of theearphone holder 10 described herein is that it can be easily and quickly disengaged with a first selected object and then engaged with a second selected object. A user can select where on his or her clothing or accessorie(s) that he or she would like to attach earphones for the maximum amount of convenience and/or comfort. Although wired earphones are shown inFIG. 8 , theearphone holder 10 described herein is particularly useful for storing wireless earphones since they are much easier to misplace than wired earphones. - The foregoing description of preferred embodiments of the present disclosure has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. The described preferred embodiments are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the scope of the disclosure to the precise form(s) disclosed. Obvious modifications or variations are possible in light of the above teachings. The embodiments are chosen and described in an effort to provide the best illustrations of the principles of the disclosure and its practical application, and to thereby enable one of ordinary skill in the art to utilize the concepts revealed in the disclosure in various embodiments and with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. All such modifications and variations are within the scope of the disclosure as determined by the appended claims when interpreted in accordance with the breadth to which they are fairly, legally, and equitably entitled.
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1. An apparatus for storing earphones comprising;
a. a substantially flat main body;
b. a first attachment member attached to the main body proximate a first end of the first attachment member and proximate a back end and first side of the main body, and extending substantially parallel to the main body providing a first space between the main body and the first attachment member;
c. a second attachment member attached to the main body proximate a first end of the second attachment member and proximate a back end and second side of the main body, and extending substantially parallel to the main body providing a second space between the main body and the second attachment member;
d. a first hump attached to the main body including a first aperture wherein the first hump is located proximate the back end of the main body;
e. a second hump attached to the main body including a second aperture wherein the second hump is located proximate the back end of the main body;
f. a first loop extending through the first aperture and configured for receiving an earphone through the first elastic loop; and
g. a second loop extending through the second aperture and configured for receiving an earphone through the second elastic loop.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a first block in line with the first hump wherein the first block is located proximate a front end of the main body, and a second block in line with the second hump wherein the second block is located proximate a front end of the main body.
3. The apparatus of claim further comprising a first catch located proximate a second end of the first attachment member and facing toward the main body, and a second catch located proximate a second end of the second attachment member and facing toward the main body.
4. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the first loop and the second loop are made of an elastic material.
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