US3629522A
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Headpiece loudspeaker
Assignee: Actron Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1969-04-01
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Granted: 1971-12-21
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Expires: 1989-04-01
Abstract
Abstract A headpiece loudspeaker is disclosed herein having a headpiece incorporating a loudspeaker oriented so as to propagate acoustical energy from opposite sides of the headpiece. The side lobe propagation emanating from each side of the headpiece forms, in combination, a substantially ''''figure eight'''' configuration offering approximately 360* distribution of the acoustical energy emanating from a single loudspeaker. The headpiece is provided with a crown and, in one form, a detachable mount carries the loudspeaker thereon. In another form, the loudspeaker is fixed to the crown of the headpiece and a diverter baffle is disposed in fixed opposing spaced relationship to the vibrating cone of the loudspeaker that is adapted to translate acoustical energy into truly 360* distribution or excursion.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul E Richards
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 01:06
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04R; H04R1/00; H04R1/02; H04R1/021; H04R2201/00; H04R2201/02; H04R2201/023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
60 words
A loudspeaker headpiece comprising: a hat having a headband and a crown portion; a loudspeaker carried on said crown portion; said loudspeaker being disposed on said hat so as to radiate acoustical energy bidirectionally from opposite sides of said crown portion; said loudspeaker including an elongated rectangular acoustical panel and which is fixed in an upright position on its edge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
60 words
A loudspeaker headpiece comprising: a hat having a headband and a crown portion; a loudspeaker carried on said crown portion; said loudspeaker being disposed on said hat so as to radiate acoustical energy bidirectionally from opposite sides of said crown portion; said loudspeaker including an elongated rectangular acoustical panel and which is fixed in an upright position on its edge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 including a support structure for detachably mounting said loudspeaker on said crown portion so that said panel extends upwardly from the exterior of said hat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention as defined in claim 2 including stabilizing means coupled between the opposite sides of said support structure and adapted to releasably engage with the head of the wearer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention as defined in claim 3 wherein said stabilizing means comprises a strap pivotally secured on its opposite ends to the sides of said support structure and adapted to engage under the chin of the wearer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
77 words
A loudspeaker headpiece comprising: a hat having a headband and a crown portion; a loudspeaker carried on said crown portion; said loudspeaker being disposed on said hat so as to radiate acoustical energy bidirectionally from opposite sides of said crown portion; and a support structure detachably securing said loudspeaker externally on said crown portion and wherein said support structure includes a horn member having shaped openings on opposite sides of said loudspeaker for conducting acoustical energy radiation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
77 words
A loudspeaker headpiece comprising: a hat having a headband and a crown portion; a loudspeaker carried on said crown portion; said loudspeaker being disposed on said hat so as to radiate acoustical energy bidirectionally from opposite sides of said crown portion; and a support structure detachably securing said loudspeaker externally on said crown portion and wherein said support structure includes a horn member having shaped openings on opposite sides of said loudspeaker for conducting acoustical energy radiation.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The invention as defined in claim 5 including an electrical signal amplifying means operably connected to said loudspeaker; and said amplifying means being portable and adapted to be carried directly on the body of the wearer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The invention as defined in claim 5 wherein said support structure includes a pair of bars crossed over at their midsections and wherein said horn member is secured substantially along the length of a selected one of said bars.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention as defined in claim 7 including attachment means carried on the free ends of each of said bars for detachably securing said support structure on said hat.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
84 words
A loudspeaker headpiece comprising: a hat having a headbAnd and a crown portion; a loudspeaker carried on said crown portion; said loudspeaker being disposed on said hat so as to radiate acoustical energy bidirectionally from opposite sides of said crown portion; a rigid partition extending across said crown portion and terminating at an edge thereof in securement with said headband; and rigid mounting means securing said loudspeaker on said partition whereby acoustical energy radiates from opposite sides of said loudspeaker in a propagation pattern.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
84 words
A loudspeaker headpiece comprising: a hat having a headbAnd and a crown portion; a loudspeaker carried on said crown portion; said loudspeaker being disposed on said hat so as to radiate acoustical energy bidirectionally from opposite sides of said crown portion; a rigid partition extending across said crown portion and terminating at an edge thereof in securement with said headband; and rigid mounting means securing said loudspeaker on said partition whereby acoustical energy radiates from opposite sides of said loudspeaker in a propagation pattern.
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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) | 1974-12-20 | 1975-06-21 | 1975-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-20 | 1979-06-21 | 1979-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-20 | 1983-06-21 | 1983-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |