US4175552A
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Vibration device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-09-01
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Granted: 1979-11-27
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Expires: 1997-09-01
Abstract
Abstract A vibration device which provides a soothing pleasurable sensation in response to the audio output from an electronic device such as a record player, tape player, television set or radio. The device includes a housing which supports a speaker. The speaker vibrates in response to a signal received from the audio output of the electronic device. The speaker is contained within a housing which vibrates in response to the vibrations of the speaker while muffling the sounds that it creates. A listener can place his hand on the housing and sense the vibrations. The device can be used in conjunction with an audible signal or without the audible signal.
Inventors
- 👤 Brian G. Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 05:17
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H23/00; A61H23/02; A61H23/0218; A61H23/0236; H; H04; H04R; H04R1/00; H04R1/02; H04R1/021; H04R1/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
A device for providing a pleasurable sensation when it is touched comprising a base, an audio speaker and a housing, said speaker including a circular rim comprised of rigid material, said housing comprising a hollow sphere supported on said base and completely enclosing said speaker with the entire periphery of said rim being in engagement with the wall of said housing to enable said housing to support said speaker and to enable the vibrations of said speaker to be transmitted to said wall to vibrate said wall, said wall being of sufficient thickness to muffle the sounds emanating from said speaker, an aperture in said wall, means for energizing said speaker, a portion of said last named means extending through said aperture and being in electrical connection with said speaker, another portion of said last named means being connected to an audio output so that said housing vibrates in response to the signal received from said audio output while the sounds from said speaker are muffled, and the rim of said speaker is disposed at about a right angle to said base so that said speaker faces upwardly within said housing.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
191 words
A device for providing a pleasurable sensation when it is touched comprising a base, an audio speaker and a housing, said speaker including a circular rim comprised of rigid material, said housing comprising a hollow sphere supported on said base and completely enclosing said speaker with the entire periphery of said rim being in engagement with the wall of said housing to enable said housing to support said speaker and to enable the vibrations of said speaker to be transmitted to said wall to vibrate said wall, said wall being of sufficient thickness to muffle the sounds emanating from said speaker, an aperture in said wall, means for energizing said speaker, a portion of said last named means extending through said aperture and being in electrical connection with said speaker, another portion of said last named means being connected to an audio output so that said housing vibrates in response to the signal received from said audio output while the sounds from said speaker are muffled, and the rim of said speaker is disposed at about a right angle to said base so that said speaker faces upwardly within said housing.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
195 words
A device for providing a pleasurable sensation when it is touched comprising a base, an audio speaker and a housing, said speaker including a circular rim comprised of rigid material, said housing comprising a hollow sphere supported on said base and completely enclosing said speaker with the entire periphery of said rim being in engagement with the wall of said housing to enable said housing to support said speaker and to enable the vibrations of said speaker to be transmitted to said wall to vibrate said wall, said wall being of sufficient thickness to muffle the sounds emanating from said speaker, an aperture in said wall, means for energizing said speaker, a portion of said last named means extending through said aperture and being in electrical connection with said speaker, another portion of said last named means being connected to an audio output so that said housing vibrates in response to the signal received from said audio output while the sounds from said speaker are muffled, and said rim of said speaker is disposed at about a 45° angle to said base so that said speaker faces upwardly and to the side within said housing.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
195 words
A device for providing a pleasurable sensation when it is touched comprising a base, an audio speaker and a housing, said speaker including a circular rim comprised of rigid material, said housing comprising a hollow sphere supported on said base and completely enclosing said speaker with the entire periphery of said rim being in engagement with the wall of said housing to enable said housing to support said speaker and to enable the vibrations of said speaker to be transmitted to said wall to vibrate said wall, said wall being of sufficient thickness to muffle the sounds emanating from said speaker, an aperture in said wall, means for energizing said speaker, a portion of said last named means extending through said aperture and being in electrical connection with said speaker, another portion of said last named means being connected to an audio output so that said housing vibrates in response to the signal received from said audio output while the sounds from said speaker are muffled, and said rim of said speaker is disposed at about a 45° angle to said base so that said speaker faces upwardly and to the side within said housing.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
173 words
A device for providing a pleasurable sensation when it is touched comprising a base, an audio speaker and a housing, said speaker including a circular rim comprised of rigid material, said housing comprising a hollow sphere supported on said base and completely enclosing said speaker with the entire periphery of said rim being in engagement with the wall of said housing to enable said housing to support said speaker and to enable the vibrations of said speaker to be transmitted to said wall to vibrate said wall, said wall being of sufficient thickness to muffle the sounds emanating from said speaker, an aperture in said wall, means for energizing said speaker, a portion of said last named means extending through said aperture and being in electrical connection with said speaker, another portion of said last named means being connected to an audio output so that said housing vibrates in response to the signal received from said audio output while the sounds from said speaker are muffled, and said housing is generally egg shaped.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
173 words
A device for providing a pleasurable sensation when it is touched comprising a base, an audio speaker and a housing, said speaker including a circular rim comprised of rigid material, said housing comprising a hollow sphere supported on said base and completely enclosing said speaker with the entire periphery of said rim being in engagement with the wall of said housing to enable said housing to support said speaker and to enable the vibrations of said speaker to be transmitted to said wall to vibrate said wall, said wall being of sufficient thickness to muffle the sounds emanating from said speaker, an aperture in said wall, means for energizing said speaker, a portion of said last named means extending through said aperture and being in electrical connection with said speaker, another portion of said last named means being connected to an audio output so that said housing vibrates in response to the signal received from said audio output while the sounds from said speaker are muffled, and said housing is generally egg shaped.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
190 words
A device for providing a pleasurable sensation when it is touched comprising a base, an audio speaker and a housing, said speaker including a rectangular rim comprised of rigid material, said housing comprising a hollow sphere supported on said base and completely enclosing said speaker with the corners of said rim being in engagement with the wall of said housing to enable said housing to support said speaker and to enable the vibrations of said speaker to be transmitted to said wall to vibrate said wall, said wall being of sufficient thickness to muffle the sounds emanating from said speaker, an aperture in said wall, means for energizing said speaker, a portion of said last named means extending through said aperture and being in electrical connection with said speaker, another portion of said last named means being connected to an audio output so that said housing vibrates in response to the signal received from said audio output while the sounds from said speaker are muffled, and the rim of said speaker is disposed at about a right angle to said base so that said speaker faces upwardly within said housing.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
190 words
A device for providing a pleasurable sensation when it is touched comprising a base, an audio speaker and a housing, said speaker including a rectangular rim comprised of rigid material, said housing comprising a hollow sphere supported on said base and completely enclosing said speaker with the corners of said rim being in engagement with the wall of said housing to enable said housing to support said speaker and to enable the vibrations of said speaker to be transmitted to said wall to vibrate said wall, said wall being of sufficient thickness to muffle the sounds emanating from said speaker, an aperture in said wall, means for energizing said speaker, a portion of said last named means extending through said aperture and being in electrical connection with said speaker, another portion of said last named means being connected to an audio output so that said housing vibrates in response to the signal received from said audio output while the sounds from said speaker are muffled, and the rim of said speaker is disposed at about a right angle to said base so that said speaker faces upwardly within said housing.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
194 words
A device for providing a pleasurable sensation when it is touched comprising a base, an audio speaker and a housing, said speaker including a rectangular rim comprised of rigid material, said housing comprising a hollow sphere supported on said base and completely enclosing said speaker with the corners of said rim being in engagement with the wall of said housing to enable said housing to support said speaker and to enable the vibrations of said speaker to be transmitted to said wall to vibrate said wall, said wall being of sufficient thickness to muffle the sounds emanating from said speaker, an aperture in said wall, means for energizing said speaker, a portion of said last named means extending through said aperture and being in electrical connection with said speaker, another portion of said last named means being connected to an audio output so that said housing vibrates in response to the signal received from said audio output while the sounds from said speaker are muffled, and said rim of said speaker is disposed at about a 45° angle to said base so that said speaker faces upwardly and to the side within said speaker.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
194 words
A device for providing a pleasurable sensation when it is touched comprising a base, an audio speaker and a housing, said speaker including a rectangular rim comprised of rigid material, said housing comprising a hollow sphere supported on said base and completely enclosing said speaker with the corners of said rim being in engagement with the wall of said housing to enable said housing to support said speaker and to enable the vibrations of said speaker to be transmitted to said wall to vibrate said wall, said wall being of sufficient thickness to muffle the sounds emanating from said speaker, an aperture in said wall, means for energizing said speaker, a portion of said last named means extending through said aperture and being in electrical connection with said speaker, another portion of said last named means being connected to an audio output so that said housing vibrates in response to the signal received from said audio output while the sounds from said speaker are muffled, and said rim of said speaker is disposed at about a 45° angle to said base so that said speaker faces upwardly and to the side within said speaker.
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) | 1982-11-26 | 1983-05-28 | 1983-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-11-26 | 1987-05-28 | 1987-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-11-26 | 1991-05-28 | 1991-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |