Ear cushion for telephones

Description

FIG. 1 is a top plan view of an ear cushion for telephones showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a cross-section view of the cushion as taken along line 2--2 in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a cross-section view of the cushion as taken along line 3--3 of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a bottom end elevation view of the cushion, a top end elevation view being a mirror image of FIG. 4; and,

FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view of the cushion, a right side elevation view being a mirror image of FIG. 5;

The bottom plan view of the cushion is the same in appearance as the FIG. 1 with the addition of an additional concentric recess as shown by the content of FIGS. 2 and 3 and, without the rounded outer edge.

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Patent History
Patent number: D396473
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 24, 1997
Date of Patent: Jul 28, 1998
Inventor: Ronald L. Brito (San Dimas, CA)
Primary Examiner: Jeffrey Asch
Law Firm: Christie, Parker & Hale, LLP
Application Number: 0/74,002
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Mouthpiece Or Earpiece (24) (D14/249); Cover For Base Or Handset (D14/250)
International Classification: 1403;