An earpiece that substantially lacks a lower lobe is disclosed. In one example, the earpiece can have a generally arcuate rib having upper and lower ends. A lobe can be formed at the upper end of the arcuate rib. No lobe is formed at the lower end of the arcuate rib. An extension can extend from the
An earpiece that substantially lacks a lower lobe is disclosed. In one example, the earpiece can have a generally arcuate rib having upper and lower ends. A lobe can be formed at the upper end of the arcuate rib. No lobe is formed at the lower end of the arcuate rib. An extension can extend from the earpiece and can be configured to extend into the ear canal. Eliminating the lower lobe mitigates discomfort during use and also reduces the likelihood of tissue damage and infection. The extension can enhance communication of desired sound, e.g., from a two-way radio, to an eardrum while mitigating communication of undesirable ambient noise to the eardrum. Other implementations and related methods are also disclosed.
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1. A device comprising: an earpiece configured to fit within a concha, the earpiece comprising: a bendable rib having upper and lower ends,a lobe formed at the upper end of the bendable rib, andwherein no lobe is formed at the lower end of the bendable rib; andan extension that extends from the earp
1. A device comprising: an earpiece configured to fit within a concha, the earpiece comprising: a bendable rib having upper and lower ends,a lobe formed at the upper end of the bendable rib, andwherein no lobe is formed at the lower end of the bendable rib; andan extension that extends from the earpiece and is configured to fit proximate an ear canal. 2. The device of claim 1, the earpiece further comprising a vertical structure coupled between the upper and lower ends of the bendable rib, wherein at least a portion of the extension extends from the vertical structure. 3. The device of claim 2, wherein the vertical structure and the extension are formed integrally. 4. The device of claim 1, wherein the extension comprises an arcuate extension comprising a first substantially straight portion coupled to a second substantially straight portion at a bent portion, so as to fit in and conform to a generally arcuate shape of the ear canal. 5. The device of claim 1, wherein the extension is generally solid, so as to mitigate communication of sound therethrough. 6. The device of claim 1, wherein the extension comprises a bore configured to facilitate communication of sound therethrough. 7. The device of claim 1, wherein the extension has at least one flange formed thereon. 8. The device of claim 1, further comprising: a female member formed in the earpiece; andan arm having a male member formed on a proximal end thereof such that the male member is configured to be received within the female member and to rotate within the female member. 9. The device of claim 1, wherein the earpiece is configured such that at least one grab point of an ear tends to hold the earpiece within the ear and the grab point is defined by an anatomical structure selected from a list consisting of: a cymba concha;a ridge of a concha bowl;an antitragus;a tragus;a helix; anda crus of a helix. 10. The device of claim 1, further comprising: at least one generally toroidal attachment configured to attach to the extension in a manner that at least partially defines a fit of the extension proximate and/or within the ear canal. 11. The device of claim 1, further comprising: an acoustic tube attached to the earpiece;a speaker attached to the acoustic tube;a cable assembly attached to the speaker; anda two-way radio attached to the cable assembly. 12. A method comprising: placing an earpiece in a concha, the earpiece comprising: a bendable rib having upper and lower ends,a lobe formed at the upper end of the bendable rib, andwherein no lobe is formed at the lower end of the bendable rib; andplacing an extension attached to the earpiece proximate an ear canal. 13. The method of claim 12, wherein the earpiece further comprises a vertical structure coupled between the upper and lower ends of the bendable rib, wherein at least a portion of the extension extends from the vertical structure proximate the ear canal. 14. The method of claim 13, wherein the vertical structure and the extension are formed integrally. 15. The method of claim 12, wherein the extension comprises an arcuate extension comprising a first substantially straight portion coupled to a second substantially straight portion at a bent portion, so as to conform to a generally arcuate shape of the ear canal. 16. The method of claim 12, wherein the earpiece is configured such that at least one grab point of an ear tends to hold the earpiece within the ear and the grab point is defined by an anatomical structure selected from a list consisting of: a cymba concha;a ridge of a concha bowl;an antitragus;a tragus;a helix; anda crus of a helix. 17. The method of claim 12, further comprising: attaching at least one generally toroidal attachment to the extension in a manner that at least partially defines a fit of the extension proximate and/or within the ear canal. 18. The method of claim 12, further comprising attaching an acoustic tube to the earpiece. 19. The method of claim 12, further comprising attaching a cable assembly to the earpiece. 20. The method of claim 12, further comprising: attaching a cable assembly to the earpiece; andconnecting a two-way radio to the cable assembly. 21. A method comprising: providing an earpiece configured to fit in a concha, the earpiece comprising: a bendable rib having upper and lower ends,a lobe formed at the upper end of the bendable rib, andwherein no lobe is formed at the lower end of the bendable rib; andattaching an extension configured to fit proximate an ear canal to the earpiece such that the extension extends from the earpiece. 22. The method of claim 21, wherein the earpiece further comprises a vertical structure coupled between the upper and lower ends of the bendable rib, wherein at least a portion of the extension extends from the vertical structure proximate the ear canal. 23. The method of claim 22, wherein the vertical structure and the extension are formed integrally. 24. The method of claim 21, wherein the extension comprises an arcuate extension comprising a first substantially straight portion coupled to a second substantially straight portion at a bent portion, so as to conform to a generally arcuate shape of the ear canal. 25. The method of claim 21, further comprising: attaching at least one generally toroidal attachment to the extension in a manner that at least partially defines a fit of the extension proximate and/or within the ear canal. 26. The method of claim 21, further comprising: attaching an acoustic tube to the earpiece;attaching a speaker to the acoustic tube; andattaching a cable assembly to the speaker.
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