Communications headset

Abstract

A communications headset is disclosed which includes a lightweight ear support and a transducer assembly. The transducer assembly is connected to the ear support by a resilient clip.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A headset comprising: 
 a support member for attachment to an ear of a user;    a speaker transducer that outputs sound in response to a sound signal; and    a deformable clip connected to the transducer and configured to permit attachment of the transducer to the support member.    
     
     
         2 . A headset as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said clip is formed with a U-shaped section located between a pair of opposed legs and wherein the support member is clamped between said opposed legs.  
     
     
         3 . A headset as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said support member is substantially planar.  
     
     
         4 . A headset as recited in  claim 3 , wherein said support member is formed from a flexible material.  
     
     
         5 . A headset as recited in  claim 4 , wherein said support member includes curved slot to allow the support member to be hung from the ear of the user.  
     
     
         6 . A headset as recited in  claim 1 , further including a microphone transducer that outputs a speech signal in response to sound, said microphone transducer being connected to said clip.  
     
     
         7 . A headset comprising: 
 a substantially planar support member for attachment to an ear of a user; and    a body including a speaker transducer that outputs sound in response to a sound signal and a microphone transducer that outputs a speech signal in response to sound, said body further including a deformable clip, said body being connected to the support member by said clip.    
     
     
         8 . A headset as recited in  claim 7 , wherein said support member is flexible and includes a curved slot to allow the support to be hung from the ear of the user.