Tactical microphone support systems

• US 8,175,314 B1
• Filed: 07/21/2008
• Issued: 05/08/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 07/20/2007
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Brian E. Webster
• Original Assignee: Brian E. Webster
• Inventors: Webster, Brian E.
• Primary Examiner(s): Mandala, Victor A
• Application Number:
  US12/176,977
• Time in Patent Office: 1,387 Days
• Field of Search: 381/122, 381/364
• US Class Current: 381/364
• CPC Class Codes: H04R 1/028 associated with devices performing functions other than acoustics, e.g. electric candles
• CPC Class Codes: H04R 1/083 Special constructions of mouthpieces

Abstract

A tactical microphone support system to attach a tactical microphone to a law enforcement uniform and keep it supported in place, particularly when a law enforcement officer is being physically active, such as, for example, while pursuing a suspect. Preferably, the tactical microphone support attaches to at least one button on a law enforcement shirt. The tactical microphone support provides for center, right or left handed attachment.

Claims

1. A communication device support apparatus comprising:

a) at least one support to support at least one communication device; and

b) at least one hanger to hang said at least one support from at least one normally usable button wearable by at least one communication device support user;

c) wherein said at least one hanger comprises at least one substantially rigid slot having at least one upper portion supportable by such at least one button wearable by such at least one communication device support user; and

d) wherein said at least one substantially rigid slot comprises at least one bayonet slot adapted to bayonet lock said at least one hanger to such at least one normally usable button wearable by the at least one communication device support user.

2. The communication device support apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said at least one bayonet slot comprises one about L-shaped slot structured and arranged to bayonet lock such at least one normally usable button.

3. The communication device support apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising:

a) the at least one communication device;

b) wherein said at least one communication device comprises at least one microphone; and

c) wherein said at least one microphone comprises at least one microphone coupler element.

4. The communication device support apparatus according to claim 3 wherein the at least one communication device comprises at least one communication element of at least one law enforcement tactical two-way radio.

5. The communication device support apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said at least one support comprises a plurality of coupling elements onto which said at least one microphone coupler element may be coupled to.

6. The communication device support apparatus according to claim 5 wherein said at least one support comprises at least one arcuate faceplate.

7. The communication device support apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said at least one support comprises at least three apertures structured and arranged to couple to said at least one microphone element.

8. The communication device support apparatus according to claim 7 wherein said at least three apertures are structured and arranged to provide for center, right, or left attachment of said at least one communication device to said at least one support.

9. The communication device support apparatus according to claim 8 wherein said at least one bayonet slot comprises at least one blocking element structured and arranged to block outlet passage of such at least one normally usable button when engaged by said at least one bayonet slot.

10. The communication device support apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said at least one bayonet slot comprises at least one blocking element structured and arranged to block outlet passage of such at least one normally usable button when engaged by said at least one bayonet slot.

11. The communication device support apparatus according to claim 10 wherein said at least one blocking element comprises at least one raised convex bump.

12. The communication device support apparatus according to claim 11 wherein said at least one raised convex bump is situate below such at least one upper portion and closely adjacent said at least one bayonet slot.

13. The communication device support apparatus according to claim 1 wherein a user may operate, connect and disconnect such at least one microphone using only one hand.

14. The communication device support apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said at least one bayonet slot comprises one check-mark-shaped slot structured and arranged to bayonet lock such at least one normally usable button.

15. A communication device support apparatus comprising:

a) at least one support to support at least one communication device; and

b) at least one hanger to hang said at least one support from at least one normally usable button wearable by at least one communication device support user;

c) wherein said at least one hanger comprises at least one substantially rigid slot having at least one upper portion supportable by such at least one button wearable by such at least one communication device support user; and

d) wherein said at least one substantially rigid slot comprises at least one blocking element structured and arranged to block outlet passage of such at least one normally usable button when engaged by said at least one substantially rigid slot.

16. The communication device support apparatus according to claim 15 wherein said at least one blocking element comprises at least one raised convex bump.

17. The communication device support apparatus according to claim 16 wherein said at least one raised convex bump is situate below such at least one upper portion and closely adjacent said at least one bayonet slot.

18. The communication device support apparatus according to claim 15 wherein said at least one substantially rigid slot comprises at least one bayonet slot adapted to bayonet lock said at least one hanger to such at least one normally usable button wearable by the at least one communication device support user.

19. The communication device support apparatus according to claim 18 wherein said at least one bayonet slot comprises one about L-shaped slot structured and arranged to bayonet lock such at least one normally usable button.

20. The communication device support apparatus according to claim 18 wherein said at least one bayonet slot comprises one check-mark-shaped slot structured and arranged to bayonet lock such at least one normally usable button.

21. The communication device support apparatus according to claim 15 further comprising:

a) the at least one communication device;

b) wherein said at least one communication device comprises at least one microphone; and

c) wherein said at least one microphone comprises at least one microphone coupler element.

22. The communication device support apparatus according to claim 21 wherein a user may operate, connect and disconnect such at least one microphone using only one hand.

23. The communication device support apparatus according to claim 21 wherein the at least one communication device comprises at least one communication element of at least one law enforcement tactical two-way radio.

24. The communication device support apparatus according to claim 21 wherein said at least one support comprises a plurality of coupling elements onto which said at least one microphone coupler element may be coupled to.

25. The communication device support apparatus according to claim 24 wherein said at least three apertures are structured and arranged to provide for center, right, or left attachment of said at least one communication device to said at least one support.

26. The communication device support apparatus according to claim 24 wherein said at least one support comprises at least one arcuate faceplate.

27. The communication device support apparatus according to claim 21 wherein said at least one support comprises at least three apertures structured and arranged to couple to said at least one microphone element.