The first known patent awarded to Shure was for a ring support for microphones that was considered “new, original, and ornamental.” The patent was applied for by Sidney N. Shure on December 9, 1935, and was granted on August 18, 1936.
In developing the stylish and functional support, Shure had an accessory that would complement the dramatic styling of its carbon microphone, introduced in 1932. The Shure carbon microphone set new standards in design with its elegant chrome plating and a grille covering the diaphragm. It was the most attractive choice among the many carbon microphones on the market.
The Shure support had a distinctive chrome-plated, beveled ring, producing a “streamline effect.” In contrast to the simple tube rings provided by other manufacturers, the Shure design was an elegant setting for the microphone while serving entertainers and public address announcers with a more refined “instrument.”
But what really made the Shure support stand out was the patented hook design that made it easier to suspend the microphone inside the ring.
