Koss has been granted a patent for a personal acoustic system with a flexible mount made of elastomeric material. The system includes a band, an earpiece with an acoustic element, and a clip that holds the elastomeric member between the earpiece and the clip to connect the components. GlobalData’s report on Koss gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Koss, wireless Hearing aid was a key innovation area identified from patents. Koss's grant share as of June 2023 was 1%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
A patent granted for a personal acoustic system with flexible mount
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11671743B2) describes an assembly for earpieces that aims to improve comfort and secure attachment. The assembly includes a co-molded subassembly consisting of a band and an elastomeric member with a body and a flange. The earpiece, which houses an acoustic element, is connected to the subassembly using a clip with a spring arm that holds the flange between the clip and the earpiece.
The band in the assembly features a yoke with an inner circumferential mounting surface, where the elastomeric member is partially positioned. The elastomeric member is made of a different material than the earpiece housing, which can be metal or plastic. The clip has multiple spring arms that engage with the earpiece, with each arm extending to a terminal hook within the earpiece. These arms secure the elastomeric member to the earpiece by extending through a hole in the earpiece and hooking around the circumferential mounting surface.
The elastomeric member in the assembly has a central through-hole and relief features positioned around it. This design enhances flexibility and comfort. Additionally, the assembly includes an elastomeric grommet integrally molded within the band's yoke. The grommet has a first bore defining an inner mounting surface and a flange that extends radially inward. The clip's arm extends through the first bore and a second bore in the earpiece to resiliently engage with it, sandwiching the flange between the clip and the earpiece.
The patent also describes an alternative assembly with an earpiece, an elastomeric grommet, and a spring. The grommet has an inwardly-extending radial flange that is secured in abutting engagement with the earpiece by the spring. This assembly can include a co-molded subassembly with a headband and the elastomeric grommet, as well as a clip that holds the flange between the clip and the earpiece.
Overall, this granted patent presents various configurations for an assembly that improves comfort and secure attachment of earpieces. The use of different materials, co-molded subassemblies, and resilient engagement mechanisms contribute to the effectiveness of these designs.
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