US4056165A
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Sound reproducing apparatus in the inside of a car
Assignee: Honda Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1975-10-28
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Granted: 1977-11-01
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Expires: 1995-10-28
Abstract
Abstract A speaker assembly in an automobile located substantially at the intersection of an inside side panel and the ceiling of the automobile. The speaker unit is fixed on a baffle plate and the combination is bolted by means of a fixture to the upper part of said side panel. A packing material positioned on a part of the periphery of the baffle plate forms a tight seal with the inside ceiling material of the automobile.
Inventors
- 👤 Kintaro Okamoto
- 👤 Hirokatu Kudo
- 👤 Soichi Ishijimi
- 👤 Etsuro Kadoiri
- 👤 Hiroshi Soma
- 👤 Hiroyuki Suzuki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:21
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04R; H04R1/00; H04R1/02; H04R1/025; H04R2499/00; H04R2499/10; H04R2499/13
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A sound reproducing apparatus in the inside of a car comprising speaker assemblies located in boundary portions between inside panels forming a part of the side wall of the inside of the car and ceiling material extending to the upper end of said inside panels, each of said speaker assemblies comprising a speaker unit fixed to a baffle plate, and a fixture attaching said speaker unit and said baffle plate to the upper end of said inside panel so as to form back chambers of predetermined capacity between said baffle and the ceiling of said car, said fixture having a first bent portion that rests on the back of the upper end of said inside panel and a second bent portion, and a bolt fastening the upper end of said inside panel between said first and second bent portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A sound reproducing apparatus in the inside of a car comprising speaker assemblies located in boundary portions between inside panels forming a part of the side wall of the inside of the car and ceiling material extending to the upper end of said inside panels, each of said speaker assemblies comprising a speaker unit fixed to a baffle plate, and a fixture attaching said speaker unit and said baffle plate to the upper end of said inside panel so as to form back chambers of predetermined capacity between said baffle and the ceiling of said car, said fixture having a first bent portion that rests on the back of the upper end of said inside panel and a second bent portion, and a bolt fastening the upper end of said inside panel between said first and second bent portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A sound reproducing apparatus in the inside of a car as claimed in claim 1, wherein packing means are provided at least in a part of the periphery of said baffle plates in order to provide improved air tight seals between said baffle plates and said ceiling.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A sound reproducing apparatus in the inside of a car as claimed in claim 2, wherein a Ω-shaped recess is provided along the periphery of each of said baffle plates for containing a part of said packing means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A sound reproducing apparatus in the inside of a car as claimed in claim 2, wherein said packing means consists of highly elastic synthetic resin.
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) | 1980-10-31 | 1981-05-02 | 1981-11-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-31 | 1985-05-02 | 1985-11-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-31 | 1989-05-02 | 1989-11-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |