System to block unwanted sound waves and alert while sleeping

• US 6,035,047 A
• Filed: 05/06/1997
• Issued: 03/07/2000
• Est. Priority Date: 05/08/1996
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Mark Henry Lewis
• Original Assignee: Mark Henry Lewis
• Inventors: Lewis, Mark Henry
• Primary Examiner(s): Harvey, Minsun Oh
• Application Number:
  US08/851,640
• Time in Patent Office: 1,036 Days
• Field of Search: 381/72, 381/74, 381/311, 381/300, 367/197, 367/199, 340/825.19, 340/407.1, 340/965
• US Class Current: 381/72
• CPC Class Codes: G04G 13/021 Details

Abstract

A cordless, wireless headset to block unwanted sound waves and/or noise from entering the ears of a user. The headset (FIG. 5) contains an electronic receiver, an audible tone/alert generator, volume control/switch and battery. The wireless headset would permit freedom of movement during sleep without danger of being entangled by cords/wires. The wireless headset would be secured to the ears and head of the user while sleeping by a Top head-strap, a Rear head-strap and Chin-strap. Referencing FIG. 1, the wireless headset will receive and interpret signals from remote sound sensor(s) and/or motion detection sensor(s). Remote sensor(s) would transmit radio signal(s) to the headset when an unwanted sound or motion is detected. The signal would be received in the wireless headset and an audible tone would be generated in the ear of the user, to alert of an important event.

Claims

1. A sound control system comprising:

a headset for placement over the ears of a user to block unwanted sounds;

said headset having an integral alert generator;

said headset having an integral receiver;

a selectively locatable sound sensor for sensing important sounds, said sound sensor having a first transmitter for transmitting a sound signal to said receiver; and

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so that when said receiver receives said sound signal, said alert generator is activated.

2. A system according to claim 1, wherein said receiver and said sound sensor receive and transmit respectively by radio frequency.

3. A system according to claim 1, wherein said alert generator may be selectively enabled and disabled.

4. A system according to claim 1, further including;

a selectively locatable motion detector for detecting moving objects, said motion detector having a second transmitter for transmitting a motion signal to said receiver; and

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so that when said receiver receives said motion signal, said alert generator is activated.

5. A system according to claim 4, wherein said receiver and said motion detector receive and transmit respectively by radio frequency.

6. A system according to claim 4, wherein said alert generator may be selectively enabled and disabled.