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...that two musicians were responsible for the invention of color print film? Fascinated by photography, Leopold Godowsky and Leopold Mannes worked together to produce an easy-to-use, practical color film. They worked full time as music teachers and gave concerts while experimenting during their off hours in Mannes' kitchen. Their success earned them full-time, well-paying jobs at Kodak and their efforts resulted in Kodachrome film, which was introduced in 1935.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8175314 | Tactical microphone support systems 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 ... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8150089 | Wireless microphone and apparatus for fixing transmitter of the wireless microphone A wireless microphone is provided. The wireless microphone includes: a transmitter wirelessly transmitting audio signals converted from sound collected with a microphone unit; and a receiver receiving said audio signals. A clip is provided on one surface of the tran... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8081789 | Microphone holder and microphone device using same A microphone device according to the present invention comprises a plurality of microphones and a microphone holder for holding the microphones. The microphones include a first sound receiving part and a second sound receiving part. The microphone holder comprises a... | 12/20/2011 |
| 7369664 | Hands-free microphone with wind guard An airflow guard for a microphone includes a shell having an airflow diverter and a flow separation edge. The airflow diverter partially surrounds the microphone to redirect a flow of air away from the microphone. The flow of air separates from one of the airflow di... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7302072 | Electronic device mount for mask An adapter assembly for releasably supporting lapel mic on a mask includes a mask adapter for mounting on the mask, and a lapel adapter for mounting on the lapel mic. The lapel adapter is releasably connectable with the mask adapter to support the lapel mic on the m... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7120267 | Headset A headset of the present invention includes: a housing 10 worn on one auricle of a wearer; an arm 41 having a predetermined length, one end side of which is accommodated in the housing and the other end side of which is pulled out of a hole 13 | 10/10/2006 |
| 7120261 | Vehicle accessory microphone A microphone assembly includes at one or more transducers positioned in a housing. Circuitry is coupled to the transducer for outputting an electrical signal such that the microphone has a main lobe directed forwardly and attenuates signals originating from the side... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7110743 | Communications device for a protective helmet A communications device for use with a protective helmet having a headband is provided. Generally, the communications device provides support member for a bone conduction microphone that is easily added to and removed from the protective helmet, allowing the communi... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7013492 | Device for fixing earphones and/or mini-microphones A device for fixing ear-phones and/or mini-microphones, especially to items of clothing or equipment. The aim of the invention is to develop a secure, easy to handle, precisely positionable, economical, optional means of fixing even earphones and/or mini-microphones... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6934567 | Personal wearable communication and speaker system A personal wearable communication and speaker entertainment system which provides improved quality audio response and which does not interfere with the wearer's activities or block environmental sounds is disclosed. The speaker system is connected to or in communica... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6654474 | Arm-wear-type communication device The present invention provides an arm-wear-type communication device for protecting a speaker and the like. In an arm-wear-type communication device, a speaker is equipped on a housing that is a portion fitting to an ear. After this speaker is matched int... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6594370 | Wireless personal communication apparatus in the form of a necklace A wireless personal communication system includes an earpiece, worn in or behind the ear, that communicates wirelessly with a remote processor unit (RPU) worn at the neck. The RPU is a wearable computer in the form of a necklace, neck ribbon, collar or ot... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6411709 | Flexible microphone boom A flexible microphone boom includes an inner conductor provided from a plurality of wire strands. Disposed about the inner conductor is Fin inner insulator having a first predetermined thickness. Disposed about the inner insulator is a conductive layer an... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6351543 | Micro-microphone A micro-microphone, for attachment to the clothing or directly to the body of a user, has a housing with a housing mantle, an end plate connected to a first end of the housing mantle, and a bottom plate connected to the second end of the housing mantle. T... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6333984 | Clip-type microphone A clip-type microphone comprises a main rod, a first clip set fastened with the main rod, a second clip set fastened with the main rod, an extension rod fastened with one end of the main rod, and a head fastened with one end of the extension rod. The head... | 12/25/2001 |
| 6201877 | Adjustable holder for an acoustic pick-up device A holder for an acoustic pick-up device includes a base and a neck strap. The base is adapted for mounting of the pick-up device thereon, and is formed with a strap fastener. The strap fastener includes a pair of tubular strap sleeves that define a pair o... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6178251 | Collar microphone A collar band supports a boom-mounted microphone that may be selectively positioned on either the right or left side of the user's head. Adjustable neck pads are mounted to the opposite ends of the collar band for added comfort. The collar band may be res... | 01/23/2001 |
| 5455869 | Lavalier microphone assembly A lavalier microphone assembly wherein ambient and mechanical interference are minimized. The assembly comprises a lavalier microphone. The microphone includes a microphone casing having an aperture for the entry of sound waves and a transducer disposed w... | 10/03/1995 |
| 5280524 | Bone conductive ear microphone and method An ear piece device configured for being supported in the ear and providing a microphone which is sensitive only to sounds conducted within the skull of the user is contained within a housing which is configured at one end to fit snugly at the ear canal o... | 01/18/1994 |
| 5268965 | User selectable noise canceling for portable microphones Briefly, according to the invention, a noise-cancelling microphone apparatus 302 is disclosed. The microphone comprises a housing 510 and a sound transducer 502 mounted within the housing 510. The housing has first 514 and second sides 512 and the transdu... | 12/07/1993 |
| 5263093 | Microphone device in use in for communication apparatus for motorcycle In a close talking microphone device in use for a communication apparatus for a motorcycle, a front casing 2 and a back casing 3 are provided with a front opening 7 and a back opening respectively. Elastic supporting members 5, 6 and 15 for a microphone 4... | 11/16/1993 |
| 5163093 | Microphone mounting for a person's neck A mounting for a microphone includes a plate with an opening the plate being shaped and arranged so that it holds a microphone secured in said opening with the microphone contacting a person's neck. In this position the microphone can pick up sounds produ... | 11/10/1992 |
| 5129403 | Method and apparatus for detecting and transducing intersaccular acoustic signals An apparatus and method for detecting acoustic signals originating in a brain, such as those that characterize intersaccular aneursyms. The apparatus has a piezoelectric detector mounted with a cupping receptacle, the receptacle formed to receive an acous... | 07/14/1992 |
| 4947859 | Bio-acoustic signal sensing device This invention provides a sound sensor apparatus for reception of bio-acoustic signals from the body of a patient and for use with a medical diagnostic device. The apparatus comprises a unitary containment structure of a pliable, adhering material for con... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4903703 | Conversation device of MR imaging apparatus The conversation device of an MR imaging apparatus including a magnet for generating a static magnetic field, a gradient field coil disposed between pole pieces of the magnet and used for endowing an NMR signal with positional information, a high-frequenc... | 02/27/1990 |
| 4862509 | Portable recording system for telephone conversations A portable system for recording telephone conversations from a telephone and also for recording face-to-face conversations includes a portable, battery-powered audible sound recorder carried by the user, a microphone connected to the recorder, and a micro... | 08/29/1989 |
| 4819270 | Stereo dimensional recording method and microphone apparatus A stereo dimensional recording method and microphone apparatus which produces a quality stereo signal output, that, when combined with any stereo audio recorder, allows the recording professional and amateur enthusiast excellent stereo sound with depth di... | 04/04/1989 |
| 4700397 | Surveillance microphone holder A microphone holder for surveillance work and adapted to support a microphone in a concealed position when the holder is taped to the upper torso of a surveillance agent and to avoid clothing rustle and bulges resulting from the normal wear of the holder.... | 10/13/1987 |
| 4672976 | Heart sound sensor A heart sound sensing device for placement on the body of a patient and for the detection of low frequency sound waves. The device is for use with medical diagnostic devices, and comprises a cylindrical housing structure for retaining the remaining elemen... | 06/16/1987 |
| 4617431 | Voice tube assemblies for post-auricle headsets A new voice tube assembly for post-auricle headsets is disclosed. In one aspect of the invention, first and second curved, rigid tubular sections are employed to connect a flexible main voice tube section with the top of a post-auricle capsule containing ... | 10/14/1986 |
| 4410772 | Superminiature microphone device A superminiature microphone device includes a hollow body in the form of a decorative clothing accessory, a microphone unit including lead wires within the body, and a plug connected by the lead wires to the microphone unit wherein the plug has at least o... | 10/18/1983 |
| 4202348 | Korotkov sound sensor A Korotkov sound sensor having a microphone in a housing body which is nearly rectangular in shape, made of elastic material and having a hollow therein. A flexible thin film to be placed adjacent an artery of an individual is adhered to the periphery of ... | 05/13/1980 |
| 4146757 | Finger ring microphone A microphone support assembly for use by a harmonica player or the like includes an adjustable size ring adapted to surround a finger of the wearer and a cylindrical, open ended case affixed to the ring at an outer edge thereof. A microphone element is ad... | 03/27/1979 |
| 4100653 | Device for attaching a microphone-speaker to an article of clothing A microphone-speaker is removably attached to an article of clothing by a device having a sheet of flat material provided with a plurality of openings spaced along a circular circumference of selected radius and center. When fastened to the microphone-spe... | 07/18/1978 |
| 4040547 | Apparatus for holding a microphone An apparatus for holding a microphone. The microphone is engagably received on an adjustable base which is clipped to an article of clothing worn by a user of the microphone. By adjusting the base, the sound receiving portion of the microphone can be posi... | 08/09/1977 |
