US4758047A
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Speaker equipped headrest
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-04-13
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Granted: 1988-07-19
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Expires: 2007-04-13
Abstract
Abstract A headrest attachable to vehicle seat structure and including one or more speakers located at the ends of the headrest. A main base member of the headrest receives the speakers in recessed areas while a headrest cover encloses the speakers and main body. Removable attachment to seat structure is by means of a strap.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeffrey K. Hennington
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:06
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04R; H04R5/00; H04R5/02; H04R5/023; B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/80; B60N2/806; B60N2/809; B60N2/879; B60N2/882; B60R; B60R11/00; B60R11/02; B60R11/0217; B60R2011/0001; B60R2011/0003; B60R2011/0012; B60R2011/0017; B60R2011/0042; B60R2011/0049; B60R2011/005; B60R2011/0059; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S5/00; Y10S5/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A speaker equipped headrest for attachment to the front surface of an automobile seat and comprising in combination, a resilient base member having a curved forward surface to support the neck and head of a seat occupant, said base member defining at least one recessed area at a base member end, a cover enclosing said base member, attachment means on said cover for engagement with the automobile seat including a strap secured at its ends to the cover, a speaker magnet housing inset within said recessed area of the base member, said base member at least partially supporting said magnet housing, and said cover serving to retain said speaker magnet housing in said recessed area of the base member and to isolate the speaker from a user's head.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A speaker equipped headrest for attachment to the front surface of an automobile seat and comprising in combination, a resilient base member having a curved forward surface to support the neck and head of a seat occupant, said base member defining at least one recessed area at a base member end, a cover enclosing said base member, attachment means on said cover for engagement with the automobile seat including a strap secured at its ends to the cover, a speaker magnet housing inset within said recessed area of the base member, said base member at least partially supporting said magnet housing, and said cover serving to retain said speaker magnet housing in said recessed area of the base member and to isolate the speaker from a user's head.
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) | 1991-07-19 | 1992-01-18 | 1992-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-07-19 | 1996-01-18 | 1996-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-07-19 | 2000-01-18 | 2000-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |