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| 20080226096 | MOVABLE SPEAKER COVERING - A speaker cabinet includes at least one speaker contained in the speaker cabinet, and a speaker covering shrouding the at least one speaker, wherein the speaker covering is movable to expose the at least one speaker. The speaker covering motion may be automatic and provided by an electromechanical motion control system including at least one electric actuator and at least one electric actuator drive circuit. The automatic speaker covering motion may be activated by the electromechanical motion control system in response to an audio signal received by the speaker cabinet. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080317258 | Integrated cradle and adapter for a portable media player to an auxiliary input of a car stereo - An adapter for connecting a portable media player to a car stereo that includes an integrated cradle for holding the media player securely and conveniently, and a means for direct connection to a front-mounted auxiliary input receptacle of an automobile stereo system without the need for external cabling. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090103748 | Sound Generating Apparatus - An object is to enhance workability in attachment in a sound generating apparatus that generates sound by vibrating a vibration plate with a vibrator while ensuring acoustic performance as good as that achieved by fastening with fine screw threads. Workability in attaching operation is improved while ensuring acoustic performance as good as that provided by fastening with fine screw threads, by providing first fixing means that brings engagement portions | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090262953 | SYSTEM INCLUDING DEVICE FOR SECURING THE STATES OF ELECTRONIC CONTROLS - A system comprises an audio processor adapted for communication with an audio source and a control cover. The audio processor may have a plurality of manual controls to adjust audio processing parameters based on selected states of the controls. The control cover may engage the audio processor to restrict movement of the manual controls and maintain the manual controls in their selected states. The audio processor may be a pedal-processor. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20100124340 | LOUDSPEAKER UNIT - There is provided a loudspeaker unit, in particular a ceiling loudspeaker unit, which has a housing ( | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100290640 | Apparatuses and methods for playing handheld media device signals - An apparatus includes a support unit for a handheld media device. The support unit has a first surface and a second surface. The first surface is coupleable to a substantially planar object. The substantially planar object is configured for mounting in a vertical position. The second surface is sized to support the handheld media device when the handheld media device is placed thereon. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20110013782 | SPEAKER SYSTEM AND AMPLIFIER - A system and methods for implementing substantially triangular or trapezoidal speaker enclosures and related components. A speaker enclosure may be shaped substantially as an equilateral triangle, loaded with three speakers mounted radially equidistant from the planar center of the triangular enclosure. The speaker enclosure may comprise a triangular port with a detachable lid. A speaker enclosure also may be shaped substantially as a box with an interior triangular subchamber. The speaker enclosures may further include an amplifier system having a novel input gain stage or a novel tone stack, or both. An amplifer system also may comprise parallel audio input processing through input gain modules and tone stack modules, with the separate audio signals summed by a novel mixdown module. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110274288 | ELECTROMAGNETIC TRANSDUCER - An electromagnetic transducer is disclosed. The electromagnetic transducer includes a holder forming a hollow space, a suspension mounted on the holder, a vibrating member suspended in the hollow space by the suspension, a diaphragm arranged facing the vibrating member. The outlines of the diaphragm, the vibrating member and the suspension are the same. The electromagnetic transducer provides sound producing and vibration functions. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20120008795 | Bracket - The present disclosure relates to a bracket, particularly to a universal style bracket for mounting a speaker to a television or monitor panel. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120027224 | Acoustic System for Slide-Type Mobile Device - A mobile device comprises a housing including a bottom section and a top section slidably connected to the bottom section so as to be movable relative to the bottom section between closed and open positions. A speaker disposed within the bottom section of the housing. An acoustic port extends from the speaker in the bottom section of the housing and through the top section of the housing to project sound produced by the speaker toward the front of the mobile device. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20130064388 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR MODULAR ON-DEMAND AUDIO PROCESSING, AMPLIFICATION AND DISTRIBUTION - The present disclosure relates to a system and modular unit for processing, amplification and distribution of audio signals. In an embodiment, the system comprises: one or more audio processor/amplifier units configured to be inserted into a panel or housing having one or more slots for receiving the one or more audio processor/amplifier units; wherein, the audio processor/amplifier unit includes a connector configured to connect the audio processor/amplifier unit to a power source, and to a corresponding listening zone with one or more sneakers upon insertion into one of the plurality of slots. In an embodiment, the one or more audio processor/amplifier units are sized identically to be interchangeably inserted into the plurality of slots. In another embodiment, the one or more audio processor/amplifier units are sized differently to be inserted into only certain appropriately sized ones of the plurality of slots. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130064389 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR MODULAR ON-DEMAND AUDIO PROCESSING, AMPLIFICATION AND DISTRIBUTION - The present disclosure relates to a system for processing, amplification and distribution of audio signals. In an embodiment, the system comprises: a panel or housing having one or more slots configured to receive one or more modular audio processor/amplifier units therein; and a connector provided in each slot for connecting the one or more modular audio processor/amplifier units upon insertion of a unit into the slot; wherein the one or more modular audio processor/amplifier units inserted into the plurality of slots are connected to a power source thereby, and to corresponding listening zones associated with each slot. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130156218 | Enclosure System With Acoustic Element - Watertight enclosures for digital audio devices include one or more diaphragms for transmitting sound to and/or from the digital device's audio transducers, such as speakers and microphones. To mitigate standing waves and/or prominent natural frequencies, a central portion of the diaphragm is wavy with a relatively low Q (Young's modulus). The central portion is encircled by a peripheral web portion that is relatively thin to provide the central portion with spring support. In some examples, the diaphragm also includes a seal for sealing against the digital device's housing to create a generally closed air chamber between the diaphragm and the audio transducer. The closed air chamber promotes sound transfer between the diaphragm and the audio transducer. The closed air chamber can also reduce crosstalk between a microphone and a proximate speaker. In some examples, a relatively soft diaphragm and a harder enclosure are created using plastic injection overmolding. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130301852 | SOUND PROCESSOR HOUSINGS, SOUND PROCESSORS AND IMPLANTABLE COCHLEAR STIMULATION SYSTEMS INCLUDING THE SAME - Sound processor housings, sound processors and systems including sound processors are disclosed. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20140064515 | DISPLAY WITH WAVE GENERATORS - In one embodiment, a kit for making a display includes a first medium, a support element, and first and second wave generators. The first medium is foldable according to scoring to form a display with a cavity. The element is attachable or attached to a back surface of the folded first medium, to be positioned at least partially within the cavity. The first wave generator is attachable or attached to the back surface, to receive signals from a signal generator and produce mechanical waves that cause the first medium to vibrate and generate audible acoustic waves within a first frequency range. The second wave generator is attachable or attached to the element, to receive signals from the signal generator and produce mechanical waves that cause the element to vibrate and generate audible acoustic waves within a second frequency range, different from the first frequency range. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140093095 | POROUS COVER STRUCTURES FOR MOBILE DEVICE AUDIO - A method is provided according to an example embodiment of the present invention for providing a porous cover structure for a mobile device for use with integrated audio components. Sound inlets and/or outlets in a mobile device cover may be replaced by one or more areas of microholes which are small enough to be invisible or almost invisible to the naked eye. The porous region may be located and dimensioned in a way that provides the best compromise between industrial design, mechanics, and audio requirements. Further, the audio component mechanics beneath the cover may be modified to take additional advantage of the porous cover structure, and the porous structure may also be used as an improved dust and liquid protection feature. A corresponding housing component and apparatus are also provided. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140328495 | SCULLCAP HEADGEAR WITH RECORDING AND PLAYBACK FEATURES - Aspects of embodiments relate to a skullcap headgear comprising a skullcap body having a form such to be wearable by a head of a user and an audio system accommodated by the skullcap body. The audio system comprises an input device operative to receive a selection input from the user, an audio module and a processor for controlling the audio module such to be operative to determine an audible output responsive to the received selection input, and an output device operative to provide the audible output. In an embodiment, the headgear is a a yarmulke or kippa. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20150326961 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - The present disclosure relates to an electronic apparatus incorporating, in its main body, a sound device that converts an electrical signal into sound or sound into an electrical signal. The electronic apparatus includes a chassis included in the main body, and a metal plate fixed to a front surface of the chassis so as to close an opening that penetrates the chassis from a back surface to the front surface. The metal plate has a through hole at a center thereof to allow sound to pass therethrough. The sound device is provided in the opening of the chassis with a front surface thereof directed towards the through hole of the metal plate, and an outer peripheral portion of the front surface of the sound device is fixed to a back surface of the metal plate. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20160192058 | IN-EAR HEADPHONES HAVING A FLEXIBLE NOZZLE AND RELATED METHODS - In-ear headphone assemblies and related methods are disclosed. An in-ear headphone assembly includes a rigid shell, a rigid nozzle, and a resilient overmold structure permanently molded to the rigid nozzle and the rigid shell. The resilient overmold structure secures a proximal end of the rigid nozzle proximate to a first side of the rigid shell defining a sound aperture. The resilient overmold structure defines a sound passage acoustically coupling a volume defined by the rigid shell to a sound channel of the rigid nozzle through the sound aperture and the proximal end of the rigid nozzle. A method of manufacturing a headphone assembly includes positioning the rigid nozzle and the rigid shell within a cavity of a mold, and injecting a polymer or polymer precursor material into the cavity of the mold. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20220141572 | HEADPHONE EAR PIECE COVER AND METHOD OF USE - A headphone earpiece cover includes an ear touching piece composed of a material; a headphone facing piece composed of the material and integrally connected to the ear touching piece; an elastic band integral with the headphone facing piece and surrounding an inner cavity; and the material being a moisture wicking material; the inner cavity is to receive an earpiece of a headphone; the elastic band secures the cover to the earpiece; and the ear touching piece and headphone facing piece surround the earpiece and prevent direct contact with the earpiece. | 05-05-2022 |
