US4143249A
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Rear deck mounting adapter for car speaker
Assignee: AMPCO INDUSTRIES Inc D/B/A AMPERSAND 9182 KELVIN AVENUE CHATSWORTH
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Filing: 1978-04-24
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Granted: 1979-03-06
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Expires: 1998-04-24
Abstract
Abstract The present adapter is an annular body with a top flange of very pronounced oblong configuration to match the usual oblong speaker opening in the rear deck of a car between the rear seat and rear window. The adapter tapers down to a bottom flange of more nearly circular configuration, for supporting a speaker of similar configuration spaced below the rear deck.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael J. Cinquino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:50
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04R; H04R1/00; H04R1/02; H04R1/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A mounting adapter for suspending a speaker below a deck having an oblong opening therein, said adapter comprising: a peripheral top flange for attachment to said deck at said opening therein, said top flange bordering an oblong top opening which corresponds substantially to said deck opening; a peripheral bottom flange spaced below said top flange and bordering a bottom opening which is appreciably less oblong and more circular than said top opening and said deck opening, said bottom flange being attachable to a speaker having a mouth at its upper end which corresponds substantially to said bottom opening; and a rigid annular sidewall tapering from said bottom flange around said bottom opening up to said top flange around said top opening for funneling sound coming from the mouth of the speaker to said deck opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A mounting adapter for suspending a speaker below a deck having an oblong opening therein, said adapter comprising: a peripheral top flange for attachment to said deck at said opening therein, said top flange bordering an oblong top opening which corresponds substantially to said deck opening; a peripheral bottom flange spaced below said top flange and bordering a bottom opening which is appreciably less oblong and more circular than said top opening and said deck opening, said bottom flange being attachable to a speaker having a mouth at its upper end which corresponds substantially to said bottom opening; and a rigid annular sidewall tapering from said bottom flange around said bottom opening up to said top flange around said top opening for funneling sound coming from the mouth of the speaker to said deck opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mounting adapter according to claim 1, wherein said bottom opening is substantially wider than said top opening along an axis perpendicular to the major axis of said top opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A mounting adapter according to claim 2, wherein said bottom opening is narrower than said top opening along the latter's major axis.
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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) | 1982-03-05 | 1982-09-04 | 1983-03-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-03-05 | 1986-09-04 | 1987-03-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-03-05 | 1990-09-04 | 1991-03-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |