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US4085289A
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Loudspeaker system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-18
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Granted: 1978-04-18
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Expires: 1996-10-18
Abstract
Abstract In the passenger compartment of an automobile or the like, a forwardly facing generally bucket-shaped loudspeaker enclosure is essentially sealed to the exposed lower corner or edge of the dashboard, and a rearwardly facing sound reflector is mounted under the dashboard and spaced from the speaker enclosure. The speaker is mounted within the enlarged end of the enclosure, the latter having an insulating lining.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeffrey B. Schmideler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:55
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04R; H04R1/00; H04R1/02; H04R1/021; H04R1/20; H04R1/32; H04R1/34; H04R1/345
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
In the passenger compartment of a vehicle having a floor, a front seat, a firewall, and a dashboard extending rearwardly from the firewall and forming a dash cavity and having an exposed lower corner, the combination comprising: (a) an elongated flexible plastic generally bucket-shaped speaker enclosure having front and rear end portions, (b) said enclosure being disposed in tight confinement between said seat and the said exposed lower corner of said dashboard and with the said front end portion of said enclosure sealingly engaging said lower corner, (c) and a speaker disposed in said enclosure and co-axial therewith and with said speaker facing forwardly to radiate sound from said contained enclosure past the said portion of sealing engagement and beneath said dashboard.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
In the passenger compartment of a vehicle having a floor, a front seat, a firewall, and a dashboard extending rearwardly from the firewall and forming a dash cavity and having an exposed lower corner, the combination comprising: (a) an elongated flexible plastic generally bucket-shaped speaker enclosure having front and rear end portions, (b) said enclosure being disposed in tight confinement between said seat and the said exposed lower corner of said dashboard and with the said front end portion of said enclosure sealingly engaging said lower corner, (c) and a speaker disposed in said enclosure and co-axial therewith and with said speaker facing forwardly to radiate sound from said contained enclosure past the said portion of sealing engagement and beneath said dashboard.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
The passenger compartment of claim 1 which includes sound reflective means disposed beneath said dashboard and between said front end of said enclosure and said firewall for reflecting sound impinging thereon from said speaker rearwardly and to each side of the compartment and upwardly into the dash cavity forwardly of said portion of sealing engagement.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
57 words
The passenger compartment of claim 2 wherein said sound reflective means is secured to said firewall and comprises: (a) a generally upright planular base which merges into a rearwardly extending vertical central rib, (b) the construction forming a pair of sound reflective surfaces which curve gradually from transverse to the axis of said speaker to parallel thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
127 words
In the passenger compartment of a vehicle having a floor, a front seat, a firewall, and a dashboard extending rearwardly from the firewall and forming a dash cavity and having an exposed lower corner, the combination comprising: (a) an elongated flexible plastic generally bucket-shaped speaker enclosure having front and rear end portions, (b) said enclosure being disposed in firm engagement with said dashboard, (c) a speaker disposed in said enclosure and co-axial therewith and with said speaker facing forwardly to radiate sound beneath said dashboard, (d) and sound reflective means disposed beneath said dashboard and between said front end of said enclosure and said firewall for reflecting sound impinging thereon from said speaker rearwardly and to each side of the compartment and upwardly into the dash cavity.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
127 words
In the passenger compartment of a vehicle having a floor, a front seat, a firewall, and a dashboard extending rearwardly from the firewall and forming a dash cavity and having an exposed lower corner, the combination comprising: (a) an elongated flexible plastic generally bucket-shaped speaker enclosure having front and rear end portions, (b) said enclosure being disposed in firm engagement with said dashboard, (c) a speaker disposed in said enclosure and co-axial therewith and with said speaker facing forwardly to radiate sound beneath said dashboard, (d) and sound reflective means disposed beneath said dashboard and between said front end of said enclosure and said firewall for reflecting sound impinging thereon from said speaker rearwardly and to each side of the compartment and upwardly into the dash cavity.
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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) | 1981-04-17 | 1981-10-17 | 1982-04-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-17 | 1985-10-17 | 1986-04-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-17 | 1989-10-17 | 1990-04-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |