US3575370A
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Snap-in mounting for loudspeakers and the like
Assignee: Lanteris Space LLC
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Filing: 1969-08-29
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Granted: 1971-04-20
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Expires: 1989-08-29
Abstract
Abstract A mounting device, particularly for use in a radio cabinet. A loudspeaker is fastened to a support panel by specially serrated spring fingers, which allow easy and accurate snapping-in of speakers having gaskets of different thickness.
Inventors
- 👤 William J Morris
- 👤 Robert C Simmons
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 01:48
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04R; H04R1/00; H04R1/02; H04R1/025; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3484; Y10T24/3485; Y10T24/3489
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
Apparatus for use in a broadcast receiver, comprising: a panel; a plurality of fastener structures integrally formed on a surface of said panel and extending away from said surface; a plurality of resilient fingers extending from each fastener structure to the panel, each finger having indentations formed terminally thereon; and a loudspeaker engaged by such indentations to secure it to said fastener structure, said loudspeaker having slots in its frame, located and dimensioned to match the locations of the fastener structures on said panel and resiliently to deflect the fingers when the loudspeaker is mounted on the panel; the spacing of such indentations from said panel being different on one finger of a fastener from the spacing of such indentations on another finger of the same fastener.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
Apparatus for use in a broadcast receiver, comprising: a panel; a plurality of fastener structures integrally formed on a surface of said panel and extending away from said surface; a plurality of resilient fingers extending from each fastener structure to the panel, each finger having indentations formed terminally thereon; and a loudspeaker engaged by such indentations to secure it to said fastener structure, said loudspeaker having slots in its frame, located and dimensioned to match the locations of the fastener structures on said panel and resiliently to deflect the fingers when the loudspeaker is mounted on the panel; the spacing of such indentations from said panel being different on one finger of a fastener from the spacing of such indentations on another finger of the same fastener.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
119 words
Mounting apparatus, comprising: a panel; a plurality of fastener structures on a surface of said panel and extending away from said surface; a plurality of resilient fingers extending from each fastener structure to the panel, each finger having indentations formed terminally thereon; and a component mounting frame engaged by such indentations to secure it to such fastener structure, said frame having slots located and dimensioned to match the locations of the fastener structures on said panel and resiliently to deflect the fingers when the frame is mounted on the panel; the spacing of such indentations from said panel being different on one finger of a fastener from the spacing of such indentations on another finger of the same fastener.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
119 words
Mounting apparatus, comprising: a panel; a plurality of fastener structures on a surface of said panel and extending away from said surface; a plurality of resilient fingers extending from each fastener structure to the panel, each finger having indentations formed terminally thereon; and a component mounting frame engaged by such indentations to secure it to such fastener structure, said frame having slots located and dimensioned to match the locations of the fastener structures on said panel and resiliently to deflect the fingers when the frame is mounted on the panel; the spacing of such indentations from said panel being different on one finger of a fastener from the spacing of such indentations on another finger of the same fastener.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-04-19 | 1974-10-19 | 1975-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-19 | 1978-10-19 | 1979-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-19 | 1982-10-19 | 1983-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |