Abstract: A miniature telephone handset that is convertible into a headset for use in conjunction with a telephone base unit. The telephone handset includes a housing, a microphone mounted near one end of the housing, an earphone mounted near the other end of the housing, a cable for electrically connecting the microphone and the earphone to the telephone base unit, a bushing rotatably coupled to the housing near the earphone end, and a removable headband adapted for insertion into the bushing and operable for supporting the housing next to a user's head when used as a headset.

Abstract: A lightweight adjustable headset is disclosed for use with telephones. The headset includes a housing having a microphone boom mounted in a manner to permit rotational and translational movement. A support member is provided for affixing the headset to the wearer. In one embodiment of the subject invention, which includes a wire headband for support, a cushion is affixed to the housing and is adapted to rest against the ear of the wearer. The cushion is configured such that it functions as a load bearing support and as a pivot point to permit the adjustment of the position of the headset relative to the user's head. In addition, the cushion functions to reduce the likelihood of infections and for dissipating sound surges. In an alternate embodiment of the subject invention, the support member includes a clip to permit the mounting of the headset to the frame of the pair of eyeglasses. The subject clip is capable of gripping temples of various thicknesses.