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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7861821 | Acoustically transmissive blanket system A blanket system, which can include a blanket, quilt, or similar bed-covering can include one or more localized sound-emitting areas, one or more separately-located sound-processing devices, and one or more acoustically transmissive communication channels coupled be... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7372968 | Loudspeaker driver An inertial exciter (40) for an acoustic radiator (42), and a loudspeaker incorporating an acoustic radiator and such an exciter. The exciter has a massive member (44); a coupler (56) adapted for attachment to the acoustic radiator (42... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7334852 | Multiple configuration shelving system for displaying audio visual components A shelving system for displaying audio visual components that may be configured into multiple positions is disclosed. The system includes a base that supports a center platform disposed between right and left platforms. The center platform and the right and left pla... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7334767 | Tool-less frame fastening system A frame assembly for mounting recessed fixtures that can be manually installed without the use of tools. One embodiment of the invention includes a primary mounting frame for recessed installation, the primary mounting frame defining an open interior to accommodate ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7325648 | Frame for speaker device and speaker device A frame for a speaker device has an annular outer peripheral portion. The outer peripheral portion includes plural wall portions concentrically formed. An end surface of the wall portion on an inner circumferential side of the outer peripheral portion is formed at a... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7299892 | Door trim speaker grille with electroluminescent lamp and injection molding method of making same A door trim speaker grille with an electroluminescent lamp for use with an audio speaker of a vehicle. The electroluminescent lamp is positioned for emitting visible light through sound passages in the speaker grille. In certain embodiments of the invention, the ele... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7287614 | Engine compartment cover A vehicle includes a body defining an engine compartment and a plurality of vehicle frame members. An engine compartment cover defines a portion of the engine compartment and functions as a structural load-bearing portion of a vehicle frame by rigidly, structurally ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7242787 | Electromagnetic driving unit for a loudspeaker assembly An electromagnetic driving unit includes a magnet part and a coil part that is translatable along a translation axis with respect to the magnet part. A diaphragm extends from the coil part in a substantially radial direction with respect to the translation axis of t... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7236602 | Device for actuating a membrane and a vehicle comprising a device for actuating a membrane A device is provided for actuating a membrane arranged in an opening to a space, and a vehicle having such a device. The membrane has a first surface and a second opposite surface, and is limited by an edge area. The device includes a first strip to be attached to t... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7212724 | Jitter correcting apparatus and method for video signals A jitter correcting apparatus and method for a video signal in a video signal reproduction system includes a digital video decoder for demodulating an externally-applied video signal and a phase-locked loop for generating a first clock signal synchronized with the v... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7155025 | Surround sound headphone system A surround sound headphone system for enhancing a wearer's listening experience by providing a surround sound speaker configuration therein. The surround sound headphone system includes a headphone assembly including a pair of earpieces each having at least two spea... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7097321 | Earpiece light The present invention is an improved earpiece light. In particular, the present invention is directed to an earpiece having a power supply and a light source mounted on the earpiece. The earpiece light is preferably for use on a person's outer ear. The earpiece ligh... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7095867 | Portable audio reproduction system A portable system capable of receiving audio signals from one or more sources and reproducing the signals via speakers contained therein. The portable audio reproduction system can include a docking station or similar means for communicatively coupling an audio devi... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7093688 | Structure for preventing the generation of standing waves and a method for implementing the same A speaker assembly includes a speaker mounted within a housing having a front plate and a base plate. The speaker is inclined with respect to the front plate. The base plate includes one of an inclined type structure, a convex type structure, a radial rib type struc... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7092884 | Method of nonvisual enrollment for speech recognition In a speech recognition system, a method of nonvisual enrollment comprising playing an audio representation of an enrollment script. As the enrollment is playing, shadowed speech from a user can be received, wherein the shadowed speech can lag the enrollment script.... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7077236 | Articulating vehicle speaker assembly An articulating speaker assembly for the interior of a motor vehicle, which includes sidewall trim defining a pocket in the trim, includes a housing and at least one speaker operatively supported within the housing. The assembly includes at least one pivot arm havin... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7073760 | Support structure for spa speakers A speaker rack for use with spas including a first and second member with the second member comprising generally extending members. The first member is coupled to the generally extending members of the second member. This first member allows for support, helps an in... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7073843 | Trim panel assembly and method of manufacture A trim panel assembly and a method of manufacture. The trim panel assembly includes a trim panel and a backplate. The trim panel includes a speaker grill that allows sound to transmit from a speaker into the interior of a vehicle. The backplate is attached to the tr... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7073624 | Loudspeaker baffle isolation system This invention provides a baffle isolation system for isolating a baffle from a housing in a loudspeaker mounting system. The isolation system may include an isolation mechanism that insulates the baffle from the speaker housing. The isolation mechanism may include ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7072484 | Information processing apparatus having speakers An information processing apparatus has a pair of speakers. A body has a reference surface thereof and provided with a keyboard section, the keyboard having a shaft to which a display section is pivotably connected. The display section is constituted as a lid portio... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7032708 | Flush mountable vibration reducing loudspeaker mounting assembly A vibration dampening speaker mounting assembly includes a flush-mountable frame for mounting to a wall or ceiling, at least one vibration dampening member, and a baffle for supporting a single or multi-driver transducer array. The at least one vibration dampening m... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7035422 | Wearable speaker garments The personal wearable speaker system includes a garment having a plurality of substantially hollow tubular ducts formed from a substantially flexible material designed to promote superior sound wave flow and anti-collapse (pinch) functionality, and a plurality of pa... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7025170 | Speaker A speaker in which the basket holding the voice coil, cone and damper has a ribbed top flange and a ribbed bottom flange, a gasket is capped on the suspension of the cone at the ribbed top flange and fastened thereto with screws without the use of glue, and a holder... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7013019 | Thermoset composite material baffle for loudspeaker This invention provides a baffle formed from a thermoset composite material such as Bulk Molding Compound (BMC), Thick Molding Compound (TMC), or Sheet Molding Compound (SMC). Due to the physical properties of BMCs, TMCs, and SMCs, the baffle may be molded to minimi... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6997057 | Sound pollution surveillance system and method A system for detecting a sound level of vehicles comprising sensor units for detecting vehicles on a road and for measuring a sound level of a detected vehicle. A data processing unit is connected to the sensor units and has an identification recorder for operating ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6991289 | Seatback audio system A seatback audio system having one or more speakers mounted in a surface of a seatback or a headrest. The speakers may be separated by a sound barrier to reduce cross-talk between the speakers. The surface may have a concave area where the speakers and the sound bar... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6978483 | Apparatus and method for making an ear warmer and an ear warmer frame The present invention relates to an ear warmer device. More specifically, the present invention relates to apparatus and methods for making ear warmers and ear warmer frames. ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6978030 | Light emitting loudspeaker cover An apparatus comprising a loudspeaker located inside a housing and a loudspeaker cover is disclosed. An audio signal source supplies an audio signal to the loudspeaker within the housing. The loudspeaker cover includes one or more light sources and is porous to allo... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6975737 | Speaker mounting structure of head rest in vehicle A speaker mounting structure is provided in a head rest at an upper portion of a seat. A pair of left and right speakers are mounted to the head rest, which has a through-bore at a central portion so the speakers only occupy a lower half of the through-bore. ... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6937740 | Monopole low frequency test woofer A monopole low frequency test woofer (10) has a rigid mounting plate (12) with an acoustical opening (14), a monopole driver (16) with a high mass cone and low resonance mounted on the mounting plate with the basket (13) of the dri... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6926116 | Speaker mounted in recreational vehicle An apparatus comprises a speaker for use with a recreational vehicle. The speaker is supported relative to the ceiling so as to extend through an aperture in the ceiling. The speaker has a central axis that is oblique relative to a lower surface of the ceiling. ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6918462 | Fastening arrangement for an upholstery part covering a vehicle loudspeaker An arrangement fastens a loudspeaker covered by a loudspeaker screen to a covering part of a vehicle. The covering part has a recess adjacent to the loudspeaker. The loudspeaker screen and a holding part are mutually connected by fastening screws, and are locally su... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6834978 | Earpiece light The present invention is an improved earpiece light. In particular, the present invention is directed to an earpiece having a power supply and a light source mounted on the earpiece. The earpiece light is preferably for use on a person's outer ear. The earpiece ligh... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6824591 | Air filter for an internal combustion engine An air filter for an internal combustion engine includes an air filter housing, the walls of which encompass a filter compartment in which a filter element is positioned, having an intake and an exhaust. Openings that can be sealed off or opened up based upon the op... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6801633 | Subwoofer assembly A subwoofer assembly for use within an aircraft including a fuselage having a passenger platform, wherein the passenger platform includes an aisle and a seating area. The subwoofer assembly is shaped and dimensioned for positioning under the aisle. The subwoofer ass... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6792120 | Audio signal enhancement and amplification system An audio system includes amplifying with distortion via a first amplifier electrical audio signals from a sound source, such as an electric guitar, for example, to obtain a desired tonal quality in the sound produced from a first loudspeaker driver by the amplified ... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6637910 | Earpiece light The present invention is an improved earpiece light. In particular, the present invention is directed to an earpiece having a power supply and a light source mounted on the earpiece. The earpiece light is preferably for use on a person's outer ear. The ea... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6578658 | Accoustic chamber integrated with vehicle door An acoustic chamber formed in door of a vehicle includes a metal door inner panel having an aperture extending therethrough, and a door module secured in the aperture of the door inner panel. The door module includes an indentation and may be made of a po... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6527080 | Passive system for speech enhancement A passive system for speech enhancement in a motor vehicle includes a headliner adapted to be disposed in an occupant compartment of the motor vehicle. The passive system also includes at least one passive sound reflector disposed in or near the headliner... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6527237 | Crossbar bracket assembly for speakers and monitors A bracket assembly system is provided to hold side and center channel speakers. The assembly system may be positioned on a base support structure such as a television or cabinet. In a typical arrangement, left and right satellite speakers are positioned s... | 03/04/2003 |
