Device for stabilizing ear-mounted devices

Abstract

A stabilizing device includes a retainer, an earpiece coupled to a first end of the retainer, and a coupling member secured to a second end of the retainer. The retainer is configured for extending around the back of the head of a user. The earpiece is configured for looping around the ear of a user. The coupling member is configured for coupling to a plurality of different types of ear-mounted devices. The retainer may include first and second slidably adjustable pieces, first and second interlocking extenders, or a unitary piece.

1 . A stabilizing device, comprising:
 a retainer configured for extending around the back of the head of a user, the retainer including a first end and a second end opposite the first end;   an earpiece coupled to the first end of the retainer and configured for looping around an ear of the user; and   a coupling member secured to the second end of the retainer and configured for coupling to a plurality of different types of ear-mounted devices.   
     
     
         2 . The stabilizing device of  claim 1 , where the height of the retainer is about 0.25 inches. 
     
     
         3 . The stabilizing device of  claim 1 , where the earpiece is detachable from the first end of the retainer. 
     
     
         4 . The stabilizing device of  claim 1 , where the coupling member includes a pair of spring-loaded clips. 
     
     
         5 . The stabilizing device of  claim 4 , where the coupling member is secured to the second end of the retainer by a rivet. 
     
     
         6 . The stabilizing device of  claim 4 , where the coupling member is rotatable. 
     
     
         7 . The stabilizing device of  claim 1 , where the retainer includes a first slidably adjustable piece coupled to a second slidably adjustable piece by a first connector and a second connector, and where:
 a first end of the first slidably adjustable piece extends into an end-slot of the first connector;   a second end of the first slidably adjustable piece extends through a through-slot of the second connector to the earpiece;   a first end of the second slidably adjustable piece extends into an end-slot of the second connector; and   a second end of the second slidably adjustable piece extends through a through-slot of the first connector to the coupling member.   
     
     
         8 . The stabilizing device of  claim 1 , where the retainer includes first and second interlocking extenders, and where:
 the first extender includes a plurality of male components; and   the second extender includes a plurality of female components configured for detachably mating with the male components of the first extender.   
     
     
         9 . The stabilizing device of  claim 1 , where the retainer is a unitary piece. 
     
     
         10 . A stabilizing device, comprising:
 a retainer configured for extending around the back of the head of a user, the retainer including a first end and a second end opposite the first end;   an earpiece coupled to the first end of the retainer and configured for looping around an ear of the user;   a coupling member secured to the second end of the retainer; and   an ear-mounted device secured to the coupling member.   
     
     
         11 . The stabilizing device of  claim 10 , where the ear-mounted device is an audio-signal carrying device. 
     
     
         12 . The stabilizing device of  claims 10 , where the coupling member includes a pair of spring-loaded clips. 
     
     
         13 . A stabilizing device for eyewear, comprising:
 a retainer configured for extending around the back of the head of a user, the retainer including a first end and a second end opposite the first end;   a first coupling member secured to the first end of the retainer and configured for coupling to a first end of the eyewear; and   a second coupling member secured to the second end of the retainer and configured for coupling to a second end of the eyewear.   
     
     
         14 . The stabilizing device of  claim 13 , where the first coupling member includes a pair of spring-loaded clips and the second coupling member includes a pair of spring-loaded clips. 
     
     
         15 . The stabilizing device of  claim 14 , where the first coupling member is secured to the first end of the retainer by a rivet and the second coupling member is secured to the second end of the retainer by a rivet. 
     
     
         16 . The stabilizing device of  claim 14 , where the retainer is a unitary piece. 
     
     
         17 . The stabilizing device of  claim 14 , where the retainer includes a first slidably adjustable piece coupled to a second slidably adjustable piece by a first connector and a second connector, and where:
 a first end of the first slidably adjustable piece extends into an end-slot of the first connector;   a second end of the first slidably adjustable piece extends through a through-slot of the second connector to the first coupling member;   a first end of the second slidably adjustable piece extends into an end-slot of the second connector; and   a second end of the second slidably adjustable piece extends through a through-slot of the first connector to the second coupling member.   
     
     
         18 . The stabilizing device of  claim 14 , where the retainer includes first and second interlocking extenders, and where:
 the first extender includes a plurality of male components; and   the second extender includes a plurality of female components configured for detachably mating with the male components of the first extender.