公开(公告)号：US20130058017A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-07

申请号：US13405132

申请日：2012-02-24

Applicant: Mardis Bagley ,  John Cataldo ,  Daniel C. Sullivan

Inventor： Mardis Bagley ,  John Cataldo ,  Daniel C. Sullivan

IPC: H05K5/03

CPC classification number: H04R1/1033 ,  H04R5/033

Abstract: A case for holding an audio device includes a cover having two sections that interconnect to encase an audio device. The case also includes a means for electrically connecting the cover to an audio device, and a contact pad mounted on the cover capable of electrically connecting the case with a cartridge for managing ear bud cables. The means for electrically connecting may include a female audio jack, an apple thirty pin connector, a universal serial bus connector, or a high definition multimedia interface connector.

Abstract translation: 用于保持音频设备的壳体包括具有互连以包围音频设备的两个部分的盖。 壳体还包括用于将盖电连接到音频装置的装置，以及安装在盖上的接触垫，其能够将壳体与用于管理耳塞电缆的盒电连接。 用于电连接的装置可以包括母音频插孔，苹果三十针连接器，通用串行总线连接器或高分辨率多媒体接口连接器。

公开(公告)号：US20130058516A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-07

申请号：US13405158

申请日：2012-02-24

Applicant: Daniel C. Sullivan ,  John Cataldo ,  Mardis Bagley

Inventor： Daniel C. Sullivan ,  John Cataldo ,  Mardis Bagley

IPC: B65H75/48 ,  F03G1/00 ,  H04R1/10

CPC classification number: H04R1/1033 ,  B65H75/486 ,  B65H2701/3919

Abstract: A cartridge for managing ear bud cables includes a housing, a hub, a spool and an ear bud cable. Rotation of the spool selectively retracts and dispenses the ear bud cables while enabling continuous audio communication between the at least one ear bud and an audio device. A motor assembly rotates the spool. The motor assembly includes a drive gear and a first storage drum, a first constant torque spring wound at least partially about the first storage drum and the drive gear for applying torque to the drive gear. The first storage drum and the drive gear are distanced from each other to enable a length of the spring to extends between the storage drum and the drive gear to apply constant torque to the drive gear. The constant torque has a variability of no more than +/−10%.

Abstract translation: 用于管理耳塞电缆的盒式磁带包括壳体，轮毂，线轴和耳塞电缆。 线轴的旋转选择性地缩回和分配耳塞电缆，同时使得至少一个耳塞和音频设备之间能够进行连续的音频通信。 马达组件使滑阀旋转。 马达组件包括驱动齿轮和第一存储滚筒，第一恒定扭矩弹簧至少部分地围绕第一存储滚筒和用于向驱动齿轮施加扭矩的驱动齿轮。 第一存储鼓和驱动齿轮彼此间隔开，使得一段长度的弹簧能够在存储滚筒和驱动齿轮之间延伸，以将驱动齿轮施加恒定的扭矩。 恒定扭矩具有不大于+/- 10％的变化。

公开(公告)号：US20120224738A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-06

申请号：US13348108

申请日：2012-01-11

Applicant: John Cataldo ,  Daniel C. Sullivan ,  Mardis Bagley

Inventor： John Cataldo ,  Daniel C. Sullivan ,  Mardis Bagley

IPC: H04R1/02

CPC classification number: B65H75/4434 ,  B65H75/4442 ,  B65H2701/3914 ,  B65H2701/3919

Abstract: A cartridge for managing ear bud cables includes a housing, a hub, a spool with a moveable audio contact and an ear bud cable. The housing has an input jack that is electronically connectable to an audio-source. The hub defines a stationary contact surface electrically connected with the input jack. The ear bud cable wraps at least partially around the spool, the ear bud cable has a first end and a second end, the first end being electrically connected with the moveable audio contact of the spool and the second end being electrically connected with at least one ear bud. Rotation of the spool selectively retracts and dispenses the ear bud cables while enabling continuous audio communication between the at least one ear bud and the audio source.

Abstract translation: 用于管理耳塞电缆的盒式磁带包括壳体，轮毂，具有可移动音频接触件的线轴和耳塞电缆。 外壳具有可与电源连接的输入插孔。 轮毂限定了与输入插孔电连接的固定接触表面。 耳塞电缆至少部分地围绕线轴缠绕，耳塞电缆具有第一端和第二端，第一端与线轴的可移动音频触点电连接，第二端与至少一个电连接 耳芽 线轴的旋转选择性地缩回和分配耳塞电缆，同时使得至少一个耳塞和音频源之间能够连续进行音频通信。

公开(公告)号：USD651791S1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-10

申请号：US29397040

申请日：2011-07-11

Applicant: John Cataldo ,  Daniel C. Sullivan ,  Mardis Bagley

Designer： John Cataldo ,  Daniel C. Sullivan ,  Mardis Bagley

公开(公告)号：US20140079237A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-20

申请号：US13621332

申请日：2012-09-17

Applicant: John Cataldo ,  Daniel C. Sullivan ,  Mardis Bagley

Inventor： John Cataldo ,  Daniel C. Sullivan ,  Mardis Bagley

IPC: H04R1/10

CPC classification number: H04R1/1033 ,  H04R1/1016

Abstract: A retractable ear bud module. The ear bud module is has a housing for holding an ear bud cable, an ear bud cable moveably mounted in the housing, the ear bud cable having a free end with at least one ear bud and a fixed end. A circuit board including a wireless receiver mounts in the housing for communicating with the electronic device. The wireless receiver electronically connects with the ear bud cable to transfer audio signals from the electronic device to the ear bud. A retraction mechanism mounts in the housing to retract and dispense the ear bud cable. The retraction mechanism includes a rotatable spool mounted in the housing, a spring recessed centrally within the spool, and an annular retainer circumscribing the spool to align the ear bud cable on the spool.

Abstract translation: 可伸缩耳塞模块。 耳塞模块具有用于保持耳塞电缆的壳体，可移动地安装在壳体中的耳塞电缆，耳塞电缆具有至少一个耳塞和固定端的自由端。 包括无线接收器的电路板安装在壳体中以与电子设备通信。 无线接收器与耳塞电缆电连接，将音频信号从电子设备传送到耳塞。 退回机构安装在壳体中以收回和分配耳塞电缆。 缩回机构包括安装在壳体中的可旋转的卷轴，位于卷轴内部的弹簧，以及围绕卷轴的环形保持器，以将耳塞线对准在卷轴上。

公开(公告)号：US08446240B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-21

申请号：US13090424

申请日：2011-04-20

Applicant: Brent J. Swartzentruber ,  Mike Molyneux ,  Daniel C. Sullivan

Inventor： Brent J. Swartzentruber ,  Mike Molyneux ,  Daniel C. Sullivan

IPC: H01H1/66 ,  H01H51/00

CPC classification number: H01H50/023 ,  H01H51/29 ,  H01H2050/025

Abstract: A low cost, sealed contactor comprises a hermetically sealed housing with a flat header having internal components for changing the state of said contactor. Terminals are electrically connected to the internal components for connection to internal circuitry and applying an electrical signal to control the state of the contactor. A solenoid-driven plunger with a hollow shaft is included. Power-reducing electronics located within the hermetically sealed housing are also included. Two contact springs are also included to improve electrical performance. O-rings are added to help seal the contactor and keep it hermetically sealed.

Abstract translation: 低成本的密封接触器包括具有扁平集管的气密密封的壳体，其具有用于改变所述接触器的状态的内部部件。 端子电连接到内部组件以连接到内部电路并施加电信号以控制接触器的状态。 包括一个带有空心轴的电磁驱动柱塞。 还包括位于密封外壳内的减电电子元件。 还包括两个接触弹簧以改善电气性能。 添加O形圈以帮助密封接触器并将其保持密封。

公开(公告)号：US08284981B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-09

申请号：US13348108

申请日：2012-01-11

Applicant: John Cataldo ,  Daniel C. Sullivan ,  Mardis Bagley

Inventor： John Cataldo ,  Daniel C. Sullivan ,  Mardis Bagley

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: B65H75/4434 ,  B65H75/4442 ,  B65H2701/3914 ,  B65H2701/3919

Abstract: A cartridge for managing ear bud cables includes a housing, a hub, a spool with a moveable audio contact and an ear bud cable. The housing has an input jack that is electronically connectable to an audio-source. The hub defines a stationary contact surface electrically connected with the input jack. The ear bud cable wraps at least partially around the spool, the ear bud cable has a first end and a second end, the first end being electrically connected with the moveable audio contact of the spool and the second end being electrically connected with at least one ear bud. Rotation of the spool selectively retracts and dispenses the ear bud cables while enabling continuous audio communication between the at least one ear bud and the audio source.

Abstract translation: 用于管理耳塞电缆的盒式磁带包括壳体，轮毂，具有可移动音频接触件的线轴和耳塞电缆。 外壳具有可与电源连接的输入插孔。 轮毂限定了与输入插孔电连接的固定接触表面。 耳塞电缆至少部分地围绕线轴缠绕，耳塞电缆具有第一端和第二端，第一端与线轴的可移动音频触点电连接，第二端与至少一个电连接 耳芽 线轴的旋转选择性地缩回和分配耳塞电缆，同时使得至少一个耳塞和音频源之间能够连续进行音频通信。

公开(公告)号：US20120224737A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-06

申请号：US13153403

申请日：2011-06-04

Applicant: John Cataldo ,  Daniel C. Sullivan ,  Mardis Bagley

Inventor： John Cataldo ,  Daniel C. Sullivan ,  Mardis Bagley

IPC: H04R1/10

CPC classification number: B65H75/4434 ,  B65H75/4442 ,  B65H2701/3914 ,  B65H2701/3919

Abstract: A cartridge for managing ear bud cables includes a housing, a hub, a spool and an ear bud cable. The housing has an input jack that is electronically connectable to an audio-source. The hub is fixed in the housing defines a stationary contact surface electrically connected with the input jack. The rotatably mounts with respect to the hub and has moveable audio contacts for continuously contacting the stationary contact surface during rotation of the spool and while the spool is stationary. The ear bud cable wraps at least partially around the spool, the ear bud cable has a first end and a second end, the first end being electrically connected with the moveable audio contact of the spool and the second end being electrically connected with at least one ear bud. Rotation of the spool selectively retracts and dispenses the ear bud cables while enabling continuous audio communication between the at least one ear bud and the audio source.

Abstract translation: 用于管理耳塞电缆的盒式磁带包括壳体，轮毂，线轴和耳塞电缆。 外壳具有可与电源连接的输入插孔。 毂固定在壳体中，限定了与输入插孔电连接的固定接触表面。 相对于轮毂可旋转地安装并且具有可移动的音频触点，用于在线轴旋转期间以及当线轴静止时连续接触固定接触表面。 耳塞电缆至少部分地围绕线轴缠绕，耳塞电缆具有第一端和第二端，第一端与线轴的可移动音频触点电连接，第二端与至少一个电连接 耳芽 线轴的旋转选择性地缩回和分配耳塞电缆，同时使得至少一个耳塞和音频源之间能够连续进行音频通信。

公开(公告)号：US20120223174A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-06

申请号：US13366055

申请日：2012-02-03

Applicant: Daniel C. Sullivan

Inventor： Daniel C. Sullivan

IPC: B65H75/48 ,  F03G1/08 ,  F03G1/02

CPC classification number: B65H75/48 ,  F03G1/02 ,  F03G1/08

Abstract: A cartridge for managing an ear bud cable includes a housing having an input jack that is electronically connectable to an audio-source and a hub electrically connected with the input jack. A spool rotatably mounts on, and is electrically connected with, the hub. A power gear mounts in the housing and in contact with the spool for rotating the spool. The power gear defines a recessed interior. An ear bud cable wraps at least partially around the spool. A power gear spring mounts within the recessed interior of the power gear to minimize the size and, particularly, the thickness of the cartridge. In an alternate embodiment, the spool includes a recessed portion and a spool power spring mounts within the recessed portion of the hub. In yet another embodiment, the spool and the power gear both have recessed portions that hold a power spring.

Abstract translation: 用于管理耳塞电缆的盒包括具有电子连接到音频源的输入插孔和与输入插孔电连接的集线器的外壳。 卷轴可旋转地安装在毂上并与毂电连接。 动力齿轮安装在壳体中并与阀芯接触以旋转阀芯。 动力齿轮定义了凹陷的内部。 耳塞电缆至少部分地缠绕在线轴上。 动力齿轮弹簧安装在动力齿轮的凹陷内部，以最小化尺寸，特别是筒的厚度。 在替代实施例中，卷轴包括凹部，并且卷轴动力弹簧安装在毂的凹陷部分内。 在另一个实施例中，卷轴和动力齿轮都具有保持动力弹簧的凹部。

公开(公告)号：US20170021266A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-26

申请号：US15017624

申请日：2016-02-06

Applicant: Daniel C. Sullivan

Inventor： Daniel C. Sullivan

IPC: A63C10/06 ,  A63C10/28

CPC classification number: A63C10/06 ,  A63C10/045 ,  A63C10/24 ,  A63C10/28 ,  A63C10/285

Abstract: A binding strap assist mechanism. The binding strap assist mechanism can be retrofitted onto standard snowboard binding straps to bias the binding straps into the open configuration, thus guiding the straps way from the foot area of the binding. Binding straps pass through the binding strap assist mechanism so that tensile forces along the length of each of these binding straps during use is not significantly conveyed to the binding straps assist mechanism. The tensile forces are thus isolated to the binding straps which are intended to carry such forces. The present invention provides a safe and convenient feature to snowboard bindings and other bindings. If the binding strap assist mechanism breaks or fails to function, the binding straps will continue to function as normal, resulting in no safety concerns to user.

Abstract translation: 捆绑带辅助机构。 捆绑带辅助机构可以改装到标准的滑雪板绑带上，以将捆绑带偏置成打开的构型，从而从绑定的脚部区域引导带子。 绑扎带穿过捆扎带辅助机构，使得在使用过程中沿着这些绑带的长度的拉力不会明显地传递到捆绑带辅助机构。 因此，张力被隔离到用于承载这种力的绑带上。 本发明提供了一种安全且方便的滑雪板绑定和其他绑定的特征。 如果装订带辅助机构破裂或不起作用，装订带将继续正常工作，导致用户无安全问题。