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Articulating speaker and microphone for a wireless telephone with cigarette lighter adapter
   
Document Number
US Patent 5991646
Issued Date
November 23, 1999
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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.
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Owner
Sony Corporation (Tokyo,JP)
Sony Electronics, Inc. (Park Ridge, NJ)
Published
November 23, 1999
Application Number
08/946,697
Filed
October 8, 1997
US Classification
455/569.2   379/420.02 379/420.03 381/363
Int'l Classification
B60R   11/02   (20060101)   H04M   1/60   (20060101)   B60R   11/00   (20060101)  
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455/569   455/572   455/90   455/345   455/346   455/350   379/388   381/363  
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