Patents by Inventor Robert E. Lucey
Robert E. Lucey 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).
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Patent number: 7961870Abstract: An automatic handset lifter is used with a wireless communication system. The system attaches to a conventional telephone and creates a communication link between the telephone and a portable device such as a wireless headset. The system automatically detects the ringing of the telephone by sensing magnetic fields of the telephone speaker. Upon ring detection, the system creates a communications link with the remote device and deploys a mechanical lifting device to lift the handset. Lifting the handset activates the telephone cradle switch to answer the phone and thereby allows the remote device to communicate over the telephone.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: GN Netcom A/SInventors: Robert E. Lucey, Joseph L. Freni, Jr., Stephen R. Lyman
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Patent number: 7577249Abstract: An automatic handset lifter is used with a wireless communication system. The system attaches to a conventional telephone and creates a communication link between the telephone and a portable device such as a wireless headset. The system automatically detects the ringing of the telephone by sensing magnetic fields of the telephone speaker. Upon ring detection, the system creates a communications link with the remote device and deploys a mechanical lifting device to lift the handset. Lifting the handset activates the telephone cradle switch to answer the phone and thereby allows the remote device to communicate over the telephone.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2003Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: GN Netcom, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Lucey, Joseph L. Freni, Jr., Stephen R. Lyman
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Patent number: 7310420Abstract: The present invention is directed most particularly to wireless communication systems for interconnection with telephone systems, and more particularly to methods and apparatus to suppress unwanted and annoying audio spikes or bursts that infiltrate the wireless system from ultimately reaching the user's earpiece. An embodiment of the invention is directed to a telephone headset amplifier system with a noise blanking or squelching capability, which attenuates the incoming audio signal when the incoming signal exceeds a predetermined threshold.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2004Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: GN Netcom A/SInventors: Robert E. Lucey, Michael B. Lasky
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Patent number: 7099464Abstract: A telephone headset including a boom microphone, an earphone, and an ear support constructed and arranged to be adjusted and comfortable for a wearer. The headset is configured with an adjustable ear support to fit a variety of ear sizes without affecting the balance of the ear support on the ear of the wearer. The ear support includes a rotational hinge which is biased into a given position by a compression washer. The earphone is removably and adjustably attached to a mounting ring which in turn is smoothly is movably attached to the ear support by a spring biased ball and socket joint. The combination of flexible joints and removability of the earphone provides the degrees of freedom and striction necessary to permit the earphone to be worn comfortably on either ear of the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2001Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: Unex CorporationInventors: Robert E. Lucey, John Ela, Christopher O. Lada, Lawrence G. Shubert, Christopher Loew
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Publication number: 20040131174Abstract: An automatic handset lifter is used with a wireless communication system. The system attaches to a conventional telephone and creates a communication link between the telephone and a portable device such as a wireless headset. The system automatically detects the ringing of the telephone by sensing magnetic fields of the telephone speaker. Upon ring detection, the system creates a communications link with the remote device and deploys a mechanical lifting device to lift the handset. Lifting the handset activates the telephone cradle switch to answer the phone and thereby allows the remote device to communicate over the telephone.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Applicant: GN Netcom, Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Lucey, Joseph L. Freni, Stephen R. Lyman
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Patent number: 6421426Abstract: A full duplex infrared communication system suitable for use in connection with a telephone system is disclosed. The communication system includes a base station and a remote wireless set. High quality audio is provided through use of an FM sinusoidal current driven signal transmission between the base station and the remote wireless set. Further, transmission is made over bands which do not harmonically overlap. For example, the base station may transmit at 250-430 1 KHz and the remote wireless set may transmit at 1.45-1.63 MHz. Further, adverse effects of cross-talk and signal reflection are reduced by using transmission carrier signals for the base station and the remote wireless set having different wavelengths. For example, the base station may use LEDs which emit signals at a wavelength of 940 nm while the remote wireless set may use LEDs which emit signals at a wavelength of 880 nm. LEDs with slow turn-on and turn-off times, e.g.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 1997Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: GN Netcom/Unex Inc.Inventor: Robert E. Lucey
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Patent number: 6411709Abstract: A flexible microphone boom includes an inner conductor provided from a plurality of wire strands. Disposed about the inner conductor is Fin inner insulator having a first predetermined thickness. Disposed about the inner insulator is a conductive layer and disposed about the conductive layer is a an outer jacket having a second predetermined thickness.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1994Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignee: Unex CorporationInventor: Robert E. Lucey
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Patent number: 6377684Abstract: A telephone headset including a boom microphone, a earphone, and an ear support constructed and arranged to be adjustable and comfortable for a wearer. The headset is configured with an adjustable ear support to fit a variety of ear sizes without affecting the balance of the ear support on the ear of the wearer. The ear support includes a rotational hinge which is biased into a given position by a compression washer. The earphone is removably and adjustably attached to a mounting ring which in turn is movably attached to the ear support by a spring biased ball and socket joint. The combination of flexible joints and removability of the earphone provides the degrees of freedom and stiction necessary to permit the earphone to be worn comfortably on either ear of the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2000Date of Patent: April 23, 2002Assignee: Unex CorporationInventors: Robert E. Lucey, John Ela, Christopher O. Lada, Lawrence G. Shubert, Christopher Loew
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Publication number: 20020009191Abstract: A telephone headset including a boom microphone, a earphone, and an ear support constructed and arranged to be adjustable and comfortable for a wearer. The headset is configured with an adjustable ear support to fit a variety of ear sizes without affecting the balance of the ear support on the ear of the wearer. The ear support includes a rotational hinge which is biased into a given position by a compression washer. The earphone is removably and adjustably attached to a mounting ring which in turn is movably attached to the ear support by a spring biased ball and socket joint. The combination of flexible joints and removability of the earphone provides the degrees of freedom and stiction necessary to permit the earphone to be worn comfortably on either ear of the wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2001Publication date: January 24, 2002Inventors: Robert E. Lucey, John Ela, Christopher O. Lada, Lawrence G. Shubert, Christopher Loew
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Patent number: 6097809Abstract: A telephone headset including a boom microphone, a earphone, and an ear support constructed and arranged to be adjustable and comfortable for a wearer. The headset is configured with an adjustable ear support to fit a variety of ear sizes without affecting the balance of the ear support on the ear of the wearer. The ear support includes a rotational hinge which is biased into a given position by a compression washer. The earphone is removably and adjustably attached to a mounting ring which in turn is movably attached to the ear support by a spring biased ball and socket joint. The combination of flexible joints and removability of the earphone provides the degrees of freedom and stiction necessary to permit the earphone to be worn comfortably on either ear of the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1996Date of Patent: August 1, 2000Assignee: UNEX CorporationInventors: Robert E. Lucey, John Ela, Christopher O. Lada, Lawrence G. Shubert, Christopher Loew
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Patent number: 5982879Abstract: An amplifier in a telephone call station which is capable of indicating to a telephone call distribution system whether a microphone headset is in electrical communication with the telephone call station. The amplifier simulates being physically disconnected from the telephone call distribution system when the microphone is disconnected from the amplifier thus informing the telephone call distribution system to redirect telephone calls originally destined for that telephone call station.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 1992Date of Patent: November 9, 1999Assignee: Unex CorporationInventor: Robert E. Lucey
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Patent number: 5615273Abstract: A microphone holder includes a housing comprising a base portion having a first aperture therein and sidewall portions disposed on the base to provide the housing with a microphone receiving cavity region. A cover, having a second aperture therein, is disposed over the cavity region of the housing and a baffle is disposed a predetermined distance over a first surface of the cover in the region of the second aperture.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 1994Date of Patent: March 25, 1997Assignee: UNEX CorporationInventors: Robert E. Lucey, James T. MacDonald
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Patent number: 5448646Abstract: An interface assembly for providing an electrical and mechanical interface between a headset and a headset amplifier, includes a transmit signal path for receiving a signal from the headset microphone and for providing an output signal having electrical characteristics compatible with the headset amplifier. The interface assembly also includes a receive signal path for receiving a signal from the headset amplifier and for providing a signal having electrical characteristics compatible with the headset coupled thereto. Compatibility from headset to headset amplifier may be achieved by adjusting one or more characteristics including but not limited to the frequency response, input/output impedance matching, level adjustment and RFI suppression.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 1993Date of Patent: September 5, 1995Assignee: UNEX CorporationInventors: Robert E. Lucey, James T. MacDonald, Jr.
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Patent number: 5446788Abstract: A telephone headset including a boom microphone, a earphone, and an ear support constructed and arranged to be adjustable and comfortable for a wearer. The headset is configured with an adjustable ear support to fit a variety of ear sizes without affecting the balance of the ear support on the ear of the wearer. The ear support includes a rotational hinge which is biased into a given position by a compression washer. The earphone is removably and adjustably attached to a mounting ring which in turn is movably attached to the ear support by a spring biased ball and socket joint. The combination of flexible joints and removability of the earphone provides the degrees of freedom and stiction necessary to permit the earphone to be worn comfortably on either ear of the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 1994Date of Patent: August 29, 1995Assignee: UNEX CorporationInventors: Robert E. Lucey, John Ela, Christopher O. Lada, Lawrence G. Shubert, Christopher Loew
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Patent number: 5410608Abstract: A microphone holder includes, a housing comprising a base portion having a first aperture therein and sidewall portions disposed on the base to provide the housing with a microphone receiving cavity region. A cover, having a second aperture therein, is disposed over the cavity region of the housing and a baffle is disposed a predetermined distance over a first surface of the cover in the region of the second aperture.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1992Date of Patent: April 25, 1995Assignee: UNEX CorporationInventors: Robert E. Lucey, James T. MacDonald
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Patent number: 5396551Abstract: A headset amplifier, adapted for use with a voltage source such as a battery, includes a time-out-timer circuit for deactivating the headset amplifier after a first predetermined period of time and for reactivating the amplifier in response to a signal fed to an input port of the time-out-timer circuit.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1993Date of Patent: March 7, 1995Assignee: Unex CorporationInventor: Robert E. Lucey
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Patent number: D348066Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 1991Date of Patent: June 21, 1994Assignee: Unex CorporationInventor: Robert E. Lucey
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Patent number: D348067Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1992Date of Patent: June 21, 1994Assignee: Unex CorporationInventors: Robert E. Lucey, Lawrence G. Shubert, Christopher O. Lada, Christopher Loew, John Ela
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Patent number: D357667Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 1993Date of Patent: April 25, 1995Assignee: Unex CorporationInventors: Robert E. Lucey, James T. MacDonald, Jr.
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Patent number: D357668Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 1993Date of Patent: April 25, 1995Assignee: Unex CorporationInventors: Robert E. Lucey, Timothy A. Scarpa