US3913877A
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Pedestal for a loudspeaker
Assignee: RECTILINEAR RESEARCH Corp
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Filing: 1974-10-24
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Granted: 1975-10-21
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Expires: 1994-10-24
Abstract
Abstract A pedestal apparatus for use with a loudspeaker system is disclosed. More particularly, the pedestal apparatus has a first surface which is to provide support for the loudspeaker system and a second surface which is to be supported by an elongated floor surface. By inclining the first surface relative to the second surface, the supported loudspeaker and the acoustic energy radiated therefrom are elevated and inclined upward relative to the second surface and, thus, to the floor surface, thereby resulting in enhancing speaker performance. Moreover, by providing further elevation of the inclined first surface relative to the second surface and by providing each of the surfaces with an acoustic energy absorbing means, further enhancement of speaker performance results.
Inventors
- 👤 Morris I Wiener
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 07:49
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04R; H04R1/00; H04R1/02; H04R1/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
295 words
A pedestal apparatus for supporting a loudspeaker in relationship to a floor surface, said pedestal apparatus having a first surface for providing support to said loudspeaker and a second surface which is to be supported by said floor surface, said first surface being inclined to said second surface, a top member forming said first surface, a bottom member forming said second surface, supporting means for supporting said top member relative to said bottom member, said top member having a frontal portion located at the upper part of said inclined first furface and a rearward portion located at the lower part of said inclined first surface, said bottom member having frontal and rearward portions corresponding respectively to the frontal and rearward portions of said top member, said support means comprising a first support member which runs from said rearward portions of said top and bottom members to the frontal portions of said members and connectively supports interior regions of said members therebetween through a dimension that increases in going from said rearward portions to said frontal portions, said dimension of said first support member increasing in a manner which follows said inclined first surface, said support means further including a second support member which runs along and connectively supports said rearward portions of said top and bottom members, a first acoustic energy absorbing means affixed to said first surface, a second acoustic energy absorbing means affixed to said second surface, said first acoustic energy absorbing means affixed to said first surface in a region thereof providing support for said speaker, said second acoustic energy absorbing means affixed to said second surface in a region thereof to be supported by said floor surface, each of said acoustic absorbing means comprising a plurality of strips of complient material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
295 words
A pedestal apparatus for supporting a loudspeaker in relationship to a floor surface, said pedestal apparatus having a first surface for providing support to said loudspeaker and a second surface which is to be supported by said floor surface, said first surface being inclined to said second surface, a top member forming said first surface, a bottom member forming said second surface, supporting means for supporting said top member relative to said bottom member, said top member having a frontal portion located at the upper part of said inclined first furface and a rearward portion located at the lower part of said inclined first surface, said bottom member having frontal and rearward portions corresponding respectively to the frontal and rearward portions of said top member, said support means comprising a first support member which runs from said rearward portions of said top and bottom members to the frontal portions of said members and connectively supports interior regions of said members therebetween through a dimension that increases in going from said rearward portions to said frontal portions, said dimension of said first support member increasing in a manner which follows said inclined first surface, said support means further including a second support member which runs along and connectively supports said rearward portions of said top and bottom members, a first acoustic energy absorbing means affixed to said first surface, a second acoustic energy absorbing means affixed to said second surface, said first acoustic energy absorbing means affixed to said first surface in a region thereof providing support for said speaker, said second acoustic energy absorbing means affixed to said second surface in a region thereof to be supported by said floor surface, each of said acoustic absorbing means comprising a plurality of strips of complient material.
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) | 1978-10-20 | 1979-04-21 | 1979-10-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-20 | 1983-04-21 | 1983-10-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-20 | 1987-04-21 | 1987-10-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |