Abstract: A passenger seat armrest has a cradle cavity formed therein for removably securing an electronic communications handset such as a telephone. The electronic communications handset is held in the armrest so that it becomes part of the armrest when not in use. Alternatively, the armrest also accommodates electronic devices not necessarily related to the electronic communications handset, such as additional communications ports and transducer modules. The armrest is comprised of modular components for efficient assembly, yet can be installed and removed from a passenger chair as a single unit.

Abstract: A portable telephone set holder includes a portable telephone set, a housing, and a catch latch. The portable telephone set has a first engaging portion formed on one end face, and a grip portion formed at least one remaining end face. The housing has a storing portion in which a second engaging portion to be engaged with the first engaging portion is formed and the portable telephone set is stored. The catch latch holds the grip portion to fix and hold the portable telephone set in the storing portion when the portable telephone set placed on the storing portion is depressed while the first and second engaging portions are engaged with each other. The catch latch unlocks the grip portion to release the portable telephone set from the storing portion when the portable telephone set fixed and held in the storing portion is depressed.

Abstract: A phone holder kit comprising a box-like cradle (10, 100, 200) for accommodating a telephone set (11) and a pair of flexible headbands (12 and 14) for supporting the cradle on the user's head. Addition support is ensured by a ear mount (16) attached to the ends of headbands (12 and 14) on the side opposite to the position of the cradle. The cradle has a rubber band (30) or a padded platform (108) which supports the telephone set (11) and which can be adjusted within the cradle for adjusting the depth of location of the telephone in the cradle, depending on the dimensions of the telephone set.

Abstract: A telephone handset holder that mounts to the user's head or headgear. The handset holder, with handset attached, allows hands-free use of handset. The handset holder attaches to the backside of a telephone handset. The holder can accommodate a large variety of handsets for corded telephones, cordless telephones, cellular telephones, small two-way radios and other similar communication instruments. The handset holder can be quickly attached to and unattached from the back of handsets by means of small straps, hock and loop fasteners or suction cups. The handset holder is lightweight. The handset holder, with a handset attached, can be easily secured to the user's head by an over-the-head headband or by a wrap-around headband. The handset holder may be attached to a user's helmet or hard hat. The disclosed handset holder is simple and inexpensive to produce.

Abstract: The present invention provides a telephone handset holder which engages a mobile telephone handset and is provided with means for clipping the holder to the shoulder strap of a seat belt, preferably so that the handset is oriented toward the user's ear when in position for use. In the preferred embodiment the holder is slidably mounted to the shoulder strap, fixed in position by frictional engagement, and can be slid to the most comfortable position for use. When the telephone is not in use the handset can be slid down the shoulder strap to lap level for temporary storage, without removing the handset from the holder and without detaching the holder from the shoulder strap.

Abstract: A memorandum recorder for use with a telephone including a speaker adapted to emit audio signals therefrom. Also included is a memory device for storing audio signals thereon. Finally, a control mechanism is connected to a conventional telephone and is adapted to allow conventional communication via the telephone in a first mode of operation, to allow storage of audio signals inputed from a mouthpiece of the telephone in a second mode of operation upon the depression of a record button, and to allow playback of stored audio signals via the speaker in a third mode of operation upon the depression of a playback button.

Abstract: A portable telephone holder comprises a bottom plate, a cover covering the bottom plate, two lateral flaps disposed at two sides of the cover, a bottom block disposed beneath the cover, two coupling sliders disposed in the cover, two plastic casings disposed on the bottom block, and four rubber sleeves disposed on the cover.

Abstract: A telephone apparatus includes, in combination, a handset unit and a voice message recording unit that is supported on the handset unit so as to be disposed at the general vicinity of the user's mouth when the handset unit is in the use position thereof. The recording unit may be both physically and electrically interposed between the handset unit and a telephone cord leading to a base unit of the telephone apparatus, in which case the loudspeaker of the handset unit can be used by the recording unit as well, or be mounted on or physically incorporated within a flap of the handset unit, or be partially received in an externally disposed pocket of a case for the handset unit.

Abstract: A mounting device for mobile telephones, comprising a belt assembly, a swivel assembly and a telephone holder assembly. The belt assembly, which is to be secured to the user's shoulder, consists of an upper jacket, a lower apron and a pair of Velcro hook and loop fastener pieces. The swivel assembly, which is mounted on the upper jacket by way of fastening screws, consists of a mounting piece and an erecting rod. The telephone holder assembly, which is designed for holding a telephone, consists of a pair of side plates equipped with a set of bolts, spring pieces and an hexagonal nut. With this mounting device for mobile telephones, users can talk on the telephone without having to hold on to it.

Abstract: A universal bed-rail clip for clipping one of a one-piece telephone and a supporting bracket for such a one-piece telephone onto a horizontal rail of bed-rail assembly, the universal bed-rail clip comprising top and bottom sides being joined together by a joining side and defining, opposite the joining side, an opening for receiving the horizontal rail, the universal bed-rail clip being substantially U-shaped in cross-section, at least one of the top and bottom sides being flexible between open and closed positions, wherein the open position permits passage of the horizontal rail through the opening into an interior of the universal bed-rail clip and fixation means for attaching the universal bed-rail clip to the one of a one-piece telephone and supporting bracket.

Abstract: A telephone device with a handset that fits in a cradle cavity so that the outer surface of the handset is approximately flush with the surface of the cradle. A spring-loaded ejector in the cradle urges the handset against a movable tab on the cradle, that engages a lip on the handset and secures the handset in the cradle. When the tab is moved clear of the lip, the spring-loaded ejector forces the handset out of the cradle so that the handset may be grasped easily by a user, to prevent unexpected complete ejection of the handset. A tongue on the ejector engages a lip on the handset as it is ejected, so that the user must exert a small amount of additional force to remove the handset from the cradle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a case for a handset of a cordless phone which adapts the cordless phone handset for hands free use. The case is open on one side to receive the cordless handset which is then secured into place by foldable flaps at each end of the case. A microphone is within the flap next to the earpiece of the cordless handset and a speaker is within the flap next to the mouthpiece. The microphone and speaker are wired to a telephone headset. The case is secured to the body of the user and the headset positioned on the head of the user. When the cordless handset is activated, the user utilizes the headset for hand's free use of the cordless phone. The user may move about freely within the range of the cordless phone with both hands free for other tasks.

Abstract: A hand-held electronic telecommunications device is provided with a grip and protective casing made of elastomeric material for covering the back face and side walls of the device. The casing is provided with finger recesses on its exterior surface to permit the operator to reliably hold and even operate the device with one hand. The casing is constructed so as to be readily applied and even removed, as desired, by the operator himself. The manner by which the casing is supported on the device enables the casing material to avoid having to cover over any area of the front, operational face of the device, where such features as the ear piece, mouthpiece and push buttons are located.

Abstract: A telephone handset support device comprising a resilient headband provided with earpads for engaging the ears of the use, and a clip detachably attached to one earpad. The clip detachably connects to the headband and a central opening allows sound from the speaker in the telephone earpiece to pass through the connection to the user's ear. The clip includes a pair of spaced resilient gripping arms which extend generally outwardly away from a base of the clip and towards one another to define a region into which the earpiece of a telephone handset can be placed such that the arms grip around that earpiece. A resiliently mounted lever is urged towards the base and bears on the end of the earpiece so as to press this against the base and together with the gripping arms retains the earpiece in the clip.

Abstract: A hand-held portable telephone holder for releasably holding a hand-held portable car telephone has two laterally adjustable fingers disposed upon one side of a substantially planar body and two spring biased fingers pivotally disposed upon the opposite side of the body such that a hand-held portable telephone may be positioned intermediate the first and second fingers and grasped under spring tension thereby. The hand-held portable telephone is disposed intermediate the first and second fingers by first placing the hand-held portable telephone in contact with the second fingers and utilizing the hand-held portable telephone to urge the second fingers to pivot outwardly against spring tension, thus increasing the distance between the first and second fingers. The hand-held portable telephone is then disposed in laminar juxtaposition to the body of the holder.

Abstract: A quick release latching mechanism is provided for restraining a handset of a telephone set. Easily adaptable to fit most existing telephone sets with minimal modifications, the latching mechanism is also easily manufactured, yet satisfies existing safety requirements by being able to restrain the handset during harsh operating conditions. The handset is securely restrained in the handset cradle of a telephone set base by a floating toggle type latch which is balanced around its pivot point and is the only moving part in the quick release latching mechanism. A coil spring is provided to return this latch to its closed position. Any shock forces encountered by the latch are not absorbed or counterbalanced by the spring force since these shock forces are applied in a direction normal to the force exerted by the spring. The spring force, therefore, does not secure the latch in the closed position. Rathr it simply serves to return the latch to this position when the latch is permitted to move freely.

Abstract: A removable friction-producing cushion and a wedge-shaped object attached to the surface of a telephone receiver/transmitter handset which enables a person to rest the handset on his shoulder, without slipping, by tipping his head and lightly squeezing the handset between his shoulder and his ear.

Abstract: Improvement in telephone handset supports or, more specifically, shoulder supports for telephone handsets; such a support versatilely adjustable for users of different physical conformations, particularly with respect to the configuration of the user's head and shoulders; a device readily, simply and dependably changeable by the user to permit either left or right shoulder use, the versatility of adjustment with respect to size and configuration of the user's head and shoulders remaining the same with respect to each shoulder; a new, different and versatile connecting piece adjustably connecting and fixable with respect to the telephone handset on one end and a shoulder pad for the user on the other.

Abstract: A shoulder rest used on a cellular-telephone handset has a forwardly directed mouthpiece, a forwardly directed earpiece spaced therefrom, and a relatively thick stem extending therebetween and itself having a back face provided with control buttons. The shoulder rest has a curved cradle shaped to fit over the shoulder of a user of the handset and a stem projecting upward from the cradle and having an upper end. A holder body fixable in a plurality of angularly offset positions to the upper end of the stem carries a pair of U-shaped clips spaced apart on the holder and each adapted to embrace a respective end of the handset across the back face thereof. Respective tightening elements are operable to close the clips on edges of the handset.

Abstract: Apparatus for securing telephone handsets of varying sizes to a telephone handset support (intermediary attachment) to in which a two piece strap is secured on each end to the telephone handset support, and the two sections are attached together by means of a slots in one strap piece and an engaging tab on the other piece. The slots in the first strap piece are spaced along the length thereof, and are elongated and are either triangular or rectangular in shape. The engaging tab in the second strap piece is formed by notches on each side of and near the end of the second strap piece. The width of the engaging tab is smaller than the longer dimension of any of the elongated slots in the first strap section. The neck of the engaging tab is slightly smaller than the width of the elongated slots in the first strap section.

Abstract: The invention provides a headband fastened by moveable ball and socket to a mounting ring attachable to the earpiece of a standard telephone handset. The ball affixed to the headband has an adjust tab on the rounded end which fits adjust receptacles in the base of the socket. The tab and receptacle arrangement allows a three-position positive adjustment of the handset position in relation to the headband. In a square-type attachment for modern rectangular telephone handsets, an embodiment designed for the purpose includes two holder frames, one for right ear use and one for left ear use through positioning of the socket holder. The headband and holder for rectangular handsets includes a three-position positive adjust ball and socket fitting and an opened frame yoke that supports the earpiece attachment frame in a manner which prevents interference with the plunger on and off switch of the telephone handset.

Abstract: An elastic telephone handset support for supporting a telephone handset to the head of a person, thereby enabling him or her to carry on a telephone conversation while having both hands free. The elastic telephone handset support comprises an extendable elastic loop which may be placed around the head of the person to support the upper end of the telephone headset, and an extendable support rod which contacts the shoulder of the person to support the lower end of the handset. Both the elastic loop and the support rod are retractable into the interior of the handset.

Abstract: A tiltable and to-fro adjustable telephone handset cradle. A curvilinear wire-or band-frame cradle has a base that engages a track which is fixable to a handset. Pivotability means in the cradle, as well as a slideable, adjustable attachment to the handset, achieves an apparatus that grants considerable comfort to the telephone user by allowing side-to-side head motion and adjustment of head to-fro posture.

Abstract: A portable, self contained, lightweight cordless phone holder is provided for the user to permit the free use of both hands and have virtual freedom of movement within the range of the unit while at the same time having ready access and use of the cordless phone. The mechanism is a device made of lightweight malleable metal which permits it to be bent or adjusted to rest on the shoulders of the principle user just below the juncture of the neck and shoulders. The malleable metal permits the principle user to adjust the device for his individual body contours for the most comfortable position while being used. It is basically of a rectangular plan shape comprised of two L-shaped components, an obliquely vertical phone support or cradle extended from one end of the one of the L-shaped members and adjusting straps under the arms so that they hold the mechanism in place while the holder is being used.

Abstract: A contoured shoulder reset for use with a telephone to provide a more comfortable support and including an adjustable member which allows the shoulder rest to fit the shoulder more securely thereby making the unit more stable when in use as in intended.

Abstract: Apparatus for supporting a telephone handset on the user's shoulder while leaving the hands free for other tasks in which a new and improved adjustment mechanism is provided. The handset support includes a shoulder rest; a support member attached to the shoulder rest, said support member having a first multiplicity of raised teeth arranged in a circular pattern about a central opening; a cradle member for supporting the telephone handset, said cradle member having a second multiplicity of raised teeth arranged in a circular pattern about a central protuberance having an axial opening therein, whereby said second multiplicity of teeth may complementarily engage with said first multiplicity of teeth and said central protuberance may complementarily engage with the central opening; and attachment means for passing through said central opening and engaging the axial opening in said the central protuberance.