U.S. patent application number 10/025623 was filed with the patent office on 2003-04-24 for headwear with a mobile phone securing device.
Invention is credited to Ma, Hsi Kuang.
Application Number | 20030074721 10/025623 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 21687028 |
Filed Date | 2003-04-24 |
United States Patent
Application |
20030074721 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Ma, Hsi Kuang |
April 24, 2003 |
Headwear with a mobile phone securing device
Abstract
In a headwear member with a mobile phone securing device, a
securing device is provided on an inner wall of the headwear member
at a portion corresponding to at least one ear portion. The
securing device is adapted to wrap around a mobile phone so as to
secure the latter on the inner wall of the headwear member.
Inventors: |
Ma, Hsi Kuang; (Taipei,
TW) |
Correspondence
Address: |
JOHNSON & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
14625 Baltimore Avenue #282
Laurel
MD
20707
US
|
Family ID: |
21687028 |
Appl. No.: |
10/025623 |
Filed: |
December 26, 2001 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
2/410 ;
2/209.13 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A42B 3/30 20130101; A42B
1/245 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
2/410 ;
2/209.13 |
International
Class: |
A42B 001/06 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Oct 24, 2001 |
TW |
090218183 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. Headwear with a mobile phone securing device, comprising a
headwear member with an inner wall, a securing device being
disposed on said inner wall at a portion corresponding to at least
one ear portion, said securing device being adapted to wrap around
a mobile phone so as to secure the mobile phone on said inner wall
of said headwear member.
2. The headwear with a mobile phone securing device as claimed in
claim 1, wherein said securing device includes two fastening bands
each of which has a first end secured to said inner wall of said
headwear member and a second end forming a fastening portion that
can be connected to said second end of the other one of said
fastening bands so as to form a loop that wraps around the mobile
phone.
3. The headwear with a mobile phone securing device as claimed in
claim 1, further comprising a securing plate for securing said
first ends of said fastening bands, said securing plate being
connected to said inner wall of said headwear member.
4. The headwear with a mobile phone securing device as claimed in
claim 1, wherein said securing device is a loop formed from elastic
material and having two ends connected to said inner wall of said
headwear member, said loops being adapted to wrap around the mobile
phone.
5. The headwear with a mobile phone securing device as claimed in
claim 4, wherein said loops that are formed from elastic material
can be pre-formed on a securing plate, said securing plate being
connected to said inner wall of said headwear member.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of The Invention:
[0002] The present invention relates to headwear provided with a
mobile phone securing device.
[0003] 2. Description of Related Art:
[0004] Mobile phones are mainstream telecommunication devices. The
mobility provided by mobile phones enables users to
intercommunicate any time, which is very important to people
today.
[0005] At present, one conventional way of carrying a mobile phone
is to put the mobile phone in bag provided with a fastener which is
fastened to the belt of the user. For a female user, the mobile
phone may be carried by means of a necklace, or, the fastener is
removed and the mobile phone is simply put in a handbag. However,
basically, the users have to hold the mobile phone when using the
phone.
[0006] In order to avoid telecommunication interference during
driving, there is available the so-called hand-free device, in
which a telephone conversation is conducted through a microphone
and a loudspeaker, thereby eliminating the need to hold the mobile
phone. Many countries have also set rules prohibiting the use of
hand-held mobile phones while driving. Hand-free devices are
therefore necessary.
[0007] However, the aforesaid hand-free devices are mainly directed
to car drivers, and are not suitable for motorcyclists and those
who wear helmets or caps.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] The primary object of the present invention is to provide
headwear that is provided with a mobile phone securing device to
meet the needs of users.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] The foregoing and other features and advantages of the
present invention will be more clearly understood from the
following detailed description and the accompanying drawings, in
which,
[0010] FIG. 1 is a schematic view of the first preferred embodiment
of the present invention;
[0011] FIG. 2 is a schematic view of the first preferred embodiment
in a state of use;
[0012] FIG. 3 is a schematic view of the first preferred embodiment
when provided with a securing plate; and
[0013] FIG. 4 is a schematic view of the second preferred
embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0014] Initially, the headwear member adopted herein refers to
helmets, safety helmets, hats, etc.
[0015] With reference to FIGS. 1 to 3, the headwear member in the
present invention at least has a portion that shields the ears of
the user. The inner portion of the headwear member may be provided
with a lining, as in a safety helmet for motorcycles. As such is
well known in the art, a detailed discussion is not provided herein
for the sake of brevity.
[0016] The present invention is different from the prior art in
that a mobile phone securing device 1 is provided on an inner wall
of the headwear member at a position corresponding to the ear of
the user.
[0017] As shown in FIG. 1, the securing device 1 essentially
includes two fastening bands 11 each of which has a first end
secured to the inner wall of the headwear member, and a second end
forming a fastening portion 111 that is fastenable with the
fastening portion 111 of the other one of the fastening bands 11.
Referring to FIG. 2, after a mobile phone is disposed within the
securing device 1, the fastening portions 111 of the fastening
bands 11 are connected to thereby secure the mobile phone on the
securing device 1. Hence, the mobile phone is disposed in the
headwear and proximate to the ear and mouth portions of the user to
permit communication via the mobile phone.
[0018] Referring to FIG. 3, to facilitate mounting, the first end
of each fastening band 11 may be secured to a securing plate 12.
The securing plate 12 has a back side secured to the inner wall of
the headwear member to achieve the same effect. The way of securing
may be via applying adhesive, sewing, or riveting.
[0019] In addition, referring to FIG. 4, the securing device 4 may
be securing loops 13 formed from elastic material to confine a
space for passage of and securing the mobile phone, thereby
securing the mobile phone tightly thereon. In order to facilitate
mounting, the securing loops 13 can be connected to a securing
plate 14, which is then secured to the inner wall of the headwear
member.
[0020] By virtue of the present invention, those who need to wear
headwear, like engineering personnel, hikers, and motorcyclists,
can use the mobile phone hand-free. Besides, the present invention
is easy to install, inexpensive to fabricate, and convenient to
use.
[0021] Although the present invention has been illustrated and
described with reference to the preferred embodiments thereof, it
should be understood that it is in no way limited to the details of
such embodiments but is capable of numerous modifications within
the scope of the appended claims.
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