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Rear deck mounting adapter for car speaker
Assignee: AMPCO INDUSTRIES Inc D/B/A AMPERSAND
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Filing: 1978-09-21
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Granted: 1979-09-04
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Expires: 1998-09-21
Abstract
Abstract The present adapter is an annular body with a top portion 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 portion 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
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:32
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04R; H04R1/00; H04R1/02; H04R1/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A mounting adapter for suspending a speaker below a deck having an oblong opening therein, said adapter comprising: a peripheral top portion for attachment to said deck at said opening therein, said top portion bordering an oblong top opening which corresponds substantially to said deck opening; a peripheral bottom portion spaced below said top portion and bordering a bottom opening which is appreciably less oblong and more circular than said top opening and said deck opening, said bottom portion 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 portion around said bottom opening up to said top portion around said opening for funneling sound coming from the mouth of the speaker to said deck opening; said bottom opening lying in one plane and said top opening lying in another plane forming an acute angle with said one plane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A mounting adapter for suspending a speaker below a deck having an oblong opening therein, said adapter comprising: a peripheral top portion for attachment to said deck at said opening therein, said top portion bordering an oblong top opening which corresponds substantially to said deck opening; a peripheral bottom portion spaced below said top portion and bordering a bottom opening which is appreciably less oblong and more circular than said top opening and said deck opening, said bottom portion 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 portion around said bottom opening up to said top portion around said opening for funneling sound coming from the mouth of the speaker to said deck opening; said bottom opening lying in one plane and said top opening lying in another plane forming an acute angle with said one plane.
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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) | 1982-09-03 | 1983-03-05 | 1983-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-09-03 | 1987-03-05 | 1987-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-09-03 | 1991-03-05 | 1991-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |