Stand Or Gooseneck Patents (Class 381/363)
  • Patent number: 6711272
    Abstract: An adjustable microphone stand is disclosed and includes a base having a protrusion extending from a surface thereof. A plurality of extension segments are configured to detachably connect to the base protrusion and an adjoining extension segment to adjust the height of the microphone stand. Each extension segment includes a protrusion extending from one end thereof, which is typically threaded, and a depression formed in an opposite end, which is interiorly threaded, so that each extension segment can be mated with either the base protrusion or an adjoining segment protrusion. Preferably, the extension segments are of varying lengths to facilitate adjustability of the microphone stand. The base also preferably includes a plurality of apertures through which fasteners can be inserted to fix the base to a surface, such as a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Inventor: Aletha B. Rodgers
  • Publication number: 20040052396
    Abstract: A stretchable tube equipped microphone comprises a base, a supporting shall, and an acoustic head, in which the supporting shaft is pivotally jointed to the base at one end and connected to the acoustic head at the other; a switch is disposed on the base; the supporting shaft is a stretchable two-piece tube composed of an upper and a lower tube, in which the upper tube is an unbendable but stretchable hard copper tube; the diameter of the upper tube is slightly smaller than that of the lower tube; the upper tube is composed of a plurality of stretching segments and one segment thereof is buried in the lower tube; the upper tube and the lower tube are connected with the acoustic head and the base, respectively. The height and angle of the acoustic head can be adjusted according to a user's stature when using the microphone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventor: Linda Kuo
  • Patent number: 6682043
    Abstract: A shock-absorbing device for a microphone stand has a chamber (10), a cover (12) mounted on the chamber (10) and a central rod (13) mounted inside the chamber (10). The chamber (10) has multiple hooks (101) formed on the wall of the chamber and multiple resilient rings (11) around the central rod (13) and hooks (101) to suspend the central rod (13) inside the chamber and provide an excellent shock absorbing capability to the microphone stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Inventor: Wu-Hong Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20030185414
    Abstract: A systematic sound receiving device for microphones, wherein, a box is provided therein with multiple speakers facing toward a bottom panel provided with sound outgoing holes, the box is mounted on both the front and rear sides thereof with a line of microphone supports which most preferably each includes a flexible tube; one end of the flexible tube is connected to the box, while the other end thereof is assembled with a microphone clamp. In this way, the microphones can be systematically collected and hung, and can be adjusted for receiving sound in a close distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventor: Shih Yuan Liu
  • Patent number: 6590989
    Abstract: A microphone base includes a rigid base body, a rigid microphone connector, a circuit board unit and a shock absorbing member. The base body includes an upper housing which is formed with an opening, and a lower housing which is disposed under and which is connected removably to the upper housing. The upper and lower housings cooperatively define a chamber therebetween, which is in communication with the opening in the upper housing. The microphone connector is disposed within the opening in the upper housing of the base body, and is adapted to be in electrical connection with a microphone. The circuit board unit is disposed within the chamber in the base body, and is in electrical connection with the connector. The shock absorbing member is made of a resilient material for connecting the connector fixedly to the base body while preventing direct contact between the connector and the base body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Yoga Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chin-Chun Chen
  • Publication number: 20030035561
    Abstract: A shockproof microphone support device has a retaining base for retaining on a support rod, a supporting base secured on the retaining base, and a holder assembled on the supporting base by a shockproof strip for receiving a microphone. When the support rod receives a vibration or shock, the vibration passes through the retaining base and the supporting base to the shockproof strip, and then is absorbed by the shockproof strip, whereby potential undesirable noises generating from the microphone are effectively avoided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2001
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventor: Wu-Hong Hsieh
  • Patent number: 6487298
    Abstract: The present invention provides a microphone stand mounted monitor which is closer to the performer, eliminates the use of precious floor space, uses less power, allows for a lower output volume on the stage and is adjustable in height. The microphone stand mounted monitor includes a cabinet, at least one speaker in the cabinet and a mounting system. The monitor mounts to a microphone stand by sliding the cabinet over a shaft with the microphone adapter removed, so that the shaft is inserted into holes of the cabinet. The holes are positioned so that the cabinet is about waist height of the performer and the speakers of the cabinet are pointed towards the head of a performer. An isolation tube is mounted inside the cabinet between the holes. The isolation tube provides a guide for the shaft and protects the internal parts of the cabinet from the shaft. The isolation tube also aids in sealing the cabinet and preventing leakage of sound from the cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Inventor: Scott A. Hacker
  • Publication number: 20020154789
    Abstract: An adjustable microphone stand is disclosed and includes a base having a protrusion extending from a surface thereof. A plurality of extension segments are configured to detachably connect to the base protrusion and an adjoining extension segment to adjust the height of the microphone stand. Each extension segment includes a protrusion extending from one end thereof, which is typically threaded, and a depression formed in an opposite end, which is interiorly threaded, so that each extension segment can be mated with either the base protrusion or an adjoining segment protrusion. Preferably, the extension segments are of varying lengths to facilitate adjustability of the microphone stand. The base also preferably includes a plurality of apertures through which fasteners can be inserted to fix the base to a surface, such as a wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2001
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Inventor: Aletha B. Rodgers
  • Patent number: 6459802
    Abstract: A microphone shock-mount system utilizes an outer tubular shell having a diameter substantially greater than that of a typical microphone and having a length shorter than that of a typical microphone. The shell is attached to a microphone stand adaptor of a swivel type commonly utilized for attachment to the shaft of a stand or boom, and is configured with a pattern of through-holes into which round stretch-cord is laced to establish several runs extending across internally under tension, typically four runs: a pair at the front and a second pair at the rear of the shell. The stretch-cord runs are configured in a special offset pattern such that a typical microphone with cable attached can be mounted and retained in a concentric location within the shell by inserting the free end of the microphone to spread and engage the central region of each opposed pair of stretch-cord runs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Inventor: Garrit A. R. Young
  • Patent number: 6459801
    Abstract: A microphone mounting structure comprises two lugs extending from the microphone main body, a receiving seat extending from a microphone mount, and a fastening member formed of a threaded rod, a sleeve, a press knob, a fastening bolt, and a spring fitted over the fastening bolt. The threaded rod is actuated by the press knob via the sleeve to force the two lugs of the microphone main body to press against the receiving seat of the microphone mount, so as to, locate the microphone securely in place on the microphone mount. The disengagement of the threaded rod with the press knob is brought about by the spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Assignee: Taky Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chung Ming-Cheng
  • Patent number: 6454226
    Abstract: A holding device for enabling essentially flexible attachment of a microphone to an object, the holding device comprising an attachment at a first end and adjoining element at the second end to which a microphone is positioned, at least part of the holding device being constructed of a dimensionally stable material with high acoustic dissipation qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Sennheiser Electronic GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Heinz Epping, Christian Grone, Gerd Söhnholz
  • Publication number: 20020048384
    Abstract: A microphone base includes a rigid base body, a rigid microphone connector, a circuit board unit and a shock absorbing member. The base body includes an upper housing which is formed with an opening, and a lower housing which is disposed under and which is connected removably to the upper housing. The upper and lower housings cooperatively define a chamber therebetween, which is in communication with the opening in the upper housing. The microphone connector is disposed within the opening in the upper housing of the base body, and is adapted to be in electrical connection with a microphone. The circuit board unit is disposed within the chamber in the base body, and is in electrical connection with the connector. The shock absorbing member is made of a resilient material for connecting the connector fixedly to the base body while preventing direct contact between the connector and the base body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2000
    Publication date: April 25, 2002
    Applicant: YOGA ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Chin-Chun Chen
  • Publication number: 20010038060
    Abstract: A holding device for enabling essentially flexible attachment of a microphone to an object, the holding device comprising an attachment at a first end and a joining element at the second end to which a microphone is positioned, at least part of the holding device being constructed of a dimensionally stable material with high acoustic dissipation qualities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2001
    Publication date: November 8, 2001
    Inventors: Heinz Epping, Christian Grone, Gerd Sohnholz
  • Patent number: 6219429
    Abstract: A microphone connection seat is formed of a main body, a receptacle mount fastened fixedly with the main body, and a receptacle body fastened with the receptacle mount such that the receptacle body can be swiveled. The main body is provided with a threaded hole, which is intended to engaged a microphone stand. The receptacle body is provided with a plug receptacle. The receptacle body can be swiveled and located, thereby preventing the plug from being interfered by the microphone stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Assignee: Taky Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ming-Cheng Chung
  • Patent number: 5991646
    Abstract: A speaker and microphone are provided on and supported by an articulating extension. The extension comprises a cigarette lighter adapter which is plugged into a cigarette lighter to provide power for the speaker and microphone. The speaker and microphone are connected to a wireless telephone such that the speaker and microphone can be used to place a call with the telephone in a hands free manner. The extension articulates to optimally orient the speaker and microphone with respect to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher L. Frank, Eric Geruldsen