Hands-free accessory for communications equipment

Description

FIG. 1 is a front view of the accessory showing my design;

FIG. 2 is a first side view thereof, the opposing side view having a shape which is the mirror image of the first side view, but excluding the top light and related surface ornamentation on the microphone component;

FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view thereof with the conformable neck portion bent to a stable alternate position for use; and,

FIG. 7 is a partial perspective view thereof with the conformable neck portion bent to a stable alternate position for use in its intended use environment.

The oval on the front of the speaker portion of the design is shaded with diagonal shading to represent a glossy, contrasting color.

Claims

The ornamental design for an hands-free accessory for communicatons equipment, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	DeLeon; Rodolfo (Raleigh, NC)
Assignee:	Ericsson Inc. (Research Triangle Park, NC)
Appl. No.:	D/107,400
Filed:	July 2, 1999

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Current U.S. Class:	D14/240; D14/243; D14/256
Current International Class:	1403
Field of Search:	;D13/108,144,153 ;D14/240,243,256,225,226,228,204,210,216,107,114,140,142 ;379/388,419,428,440,420,426,441,442,454,455 ;455/90,550-575

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Brochure, Hands Free Products, http://www.dania.expressweb.com/cwhtrpProductDetail!productID=16ER1738HFTP ; Motorola, 14 pages (May 10, 1999). . Brochure, "Pocket Cellular Telephone," Motorola, 2 pages(1993)..

Primary Examiner: Asch; Jeffrey
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Myers Bigel Sibley & Sajovec, P.A.