Patents by Inventor Joseph A. Ekman

Joseph A. Ekman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4764962
    Abstract: A pair of stereo speakers mounted on an article of clothing worn on the upper part of the body and positioned on the shoulder portion thereof. The clothing article has a pouch for supporting a Walkman-type radio, and the speakers are coupled by cables to the radio in the normal fashion. A quick release attachment device is provided to releasably couple each speaker to the clothing article. For purposes of illustration, the clothing article comprises a pair of suspenders comprised of a pair of straps which are adapted to extend over the shoulder. Each strap has a first Velcro part secured thereto and each speaker has a second Velcro part attached to the rear face thereof, the Velcro parts being removably coupled together to interconnect each speaker and the respective strap. The pouch for the radio can be mounted on the clothing article either at the front of the wearer or on the back of the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1988
    Inventors: Joseph A. Ekman, Ronald C. Ball