Ergonomic telephone handset

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Referring to the figures, the speak portion 1 and microphone portion 2 are connected by a handle 3 of substantially J or V configuration.
A grip portion 4 is provided along the handle for holding of the telephone in use.
It can be seen from the figures that the speaker portion is provided with moulding 5 creating a depression 6 into which the ear of the user will fit comfortably with the moulding resting against the skull of the user.
Referring to FIG.
3, and the further embodiment of the telephone, the speaker portion 1 is provided with an abutment 7 adapted to rest against the cheek bone of the user and from which the remainder of the speaker portion 8 is angled away from the cheek portion.
In use, that part of the speaker portion designated 8 is angled away from the head of the user to accommodate the ear comfortably.
Preferably, the surface of the speaker portion in contact with the ear can be made from a soft plastic or foam for comfort.
The dialling mechanism 9 of the telephone is preferably as shown in FIG.
1, however it can also be placed on the reverse side of the handle 3 or between the grip portion 4 and microphone portion 2, again on either side of the handle.
Referring to FIG.
4, there is shown yet another embodiment of the invention.
In this embodiment, the handle of the telephone is hinged, and preferably spring loaded so that it can rest substantially flat when not in use.
Not shown in the figures is a connect/disconnect button which can be placed anywhere on the telephone and preferably on the handle between the grip portion and microphone portion on the underside thereof.
When the telephone is picked up, the said button will connect in readiness for dialling.
The positioning of the cord 10 on the telephone is preferably as shown in FIGS.
2 and 4 to minimize drag and further reduce the energy required to use the telephone.
In use, the telephone is gripped at or about the grip portion and the hand is able to rest against the chest of the user.
The arm of the user will be in substantially the same line as the major arm of the telephone and resting against the side of the user's body