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Sound translating device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-06-12
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Granted: 1965-04-06
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Expires: 1981-06-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hecht William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 13:20
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04R; H04R1/00; H04R1/02; H04R1/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A SOUND TRANSLATING DEVICE COMPRISING: (A) AN ENCLOSURE HAVING A FRONT WALL AND A SIDE WALL, (B) THE FRONT WALL WITH A CONE APERTURE DEFINING A PLACE FOR ATTACHING A CONE DIAPHRAGM, (C) A CONE SUPPORTED AT ITS OUTER END BY ATTACHMENT AT THE EDGE OF THE CONE APERTURE, (D) A VOICE COIL ATTACHED AT THE NARROW END OF THE CONE, (E) A MAGNET ASSEMBLY IN THE ENCLOSURE POSITIONED IN OPERABLE RELATION TO THE VOICE COIL, (F) A SOLE SUPPORT FOR THE MAGNET ASSEMBLY EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY ACROSS THE ENCLOSURE AND ATTACHED TO THE SIDE WALL IN GENERALLY PARALLELISM TO THE FRONT WALL, (G) SOUND ABSORBENT MATERIAL IN THE ENCLOSURE COVERING THE SUPPORT AND IN SPACED RELATION TO THE INNER SURFACE OF THE CONE, (H) AN UNINTERRUPTED, CONTINUOUS AIR COLUMN EXTENDING FROM THE INNER SURFACE OF THE CONE TO THE SOUND ABOSRBENT MATERIAL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A SOUND TRANSLATING DEVICE COMPRISING: (A) AN ENCLOSURE HAVING A FRONT WALL AND A SIDE WALL, (B) THE FRONT WALL WITH A CONE APERTURE DEFINING A PLACE FOR ATTACHING A CONE DIAPHRAGM, (C) A CONE SUPPORTED AT ITS OUTER END BY ATTACHMENT AT THE EDGE OF THE CONE APERTURE, (D) A VOICE COIL ATTACHED AT THE NARROW END OF THE CONE, (E) A MAGNET ASSEMBLY IN THE ENCLOSURE POSITIONED IN OPERABLE RELATION TO THE VOICE COIL, (F) A SOLE SUPPORT FOR THE MAGNET ASSEMBLY EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY ACROSS THE ENCLOSURE AND ATTACHED TO THE SIDE WALL IN GENERALLY PARALLELISM TO THE FRONT WALL, (G) SOUND ABSORBENT MATERIAL IN THE ENCLOSURE COVERING THE SUPPORT AND IN SPACED RELATION TO THE INNER SURFACE OF THE CONE, (H) AN UNINTERRUPTED, CONTINUOUS AIR COLUMN EXTENDING FROM THE INNER SURFACE OF THE CONE TO THE SOUND ABOSRBENT MATERIAL.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-04-05 | 1968-10-05 | 1969-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-05 | 1972-10-05 | 1973-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-05 | 1976-10-05 | 1977-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |