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US4933988A
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Audio receiver and detachable battery pack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-10-15
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Granted: 1990-06-12
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Expires: 2007-10-15
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is equipment for wireless transmitting and receiving audio signals in a confined area which comprises a transmitter receiver and battery pack. The receiver including a bracket with which the receiver may be detachably secured to a surface such as a table or chair arm and whereby access to the fasteners with which the bracket means is secured to the surface is restricted. The receiver and battery pack have complementary dovetail means by which the battery pack and the receiver may be operatively secured together in electrical communication, the battery pack being detachable by the use of the receiver. Preferably, the bracket and receiver have a latchable dovetail connection means whereby the receiver can be hooked to the bracket and removed only by authorized people using an appropriate key. The transmitter is connected to a TV or video presentation machine such that it transmits the audio portion of the presentation over a selected FM frequency to the receiver or receiver in a bar, lounge or classroom. The receivers can be tuned into the selected frequency and head with appropriate earphones associated with the receiver. The receiver is only turned on when the battery pack and earphones are operatively connected with the receiver.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerard J. Thibault
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:11
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/06; H04B1/08; H04B1/086; H04B1/088; H04W; H04W52/00; H04W52/02; H04W52/0209; H04W52/0251; H04W52/0254; Y; Y02; Y02D; Y02D30/00; Y02D30/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
211 words
An audio system, comprising: an audio-video signal source; a video display medium operatively coupled to said audio-video signal source to enable the display of the video portion of said audio-video signal; an audio transmitter operatively coupled to said audio-video signal source and adapted to transmit said audio portion of said signal at a desired frequency; and a plurality of audio receiving assemblies tunable to said desired frequency to receive said audio signal from said audio transmitter, each audio receiving assembly comprising, a first module including receiving circuitry; a second module including a battery pack; a mounting plate for cooperatively holding both said first module and said second module in an operating relationship, said mounting plate and said first module engagable through cooperating parallel dovetail and groove sections; means for releasably securing said first module and said second module in operative relation with one another; and a latch mechanism serving to non-removably secure said receiver module to said mounting bracket, said latch mechanism comprising a latch recess in said bracket, and a complementary latch tongue associated with said first module, and wherein said bracket includes an aperture providing keyway access to said latch recess whereby a key may be inserted into said aperture to unlatch said latch tongue from said latch recess.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
211 words
An audio system, comprising: an audio-video signal source; a video display medium operatively coupled to said audio-video signal source to enable the display of the video portion of said audio-video signal; an audio transmitter operatively coupled to said audio-video signal source and adapted to transmit said audio portion of said signal at a desired frequency; and a plurality of audio receiving assemblies tunable to said desired frequency to receive said audio signal from said audio transmitter, each audio receiving assembly comprising, a first module including receiving circuitry; a second module including a battery pack; a mounting plate for cooperatively holding both said first module and said second module in an operating relationship, said mounting plate and said first module engagable through cooperating parallel dovetail and groove sections; means for releasably securing said first module and said second module in operative relation with one another; and a latch mechanism serving to non-removably secure said receiver module to said mounting bracket, said latch mechanism comprising a latch recess in said bracket, and a complementary latch tongue associated with said first module, and wherein said bracket includes an aperture providing keyway access to said latch recess whereby a key may be inserted into said aperture to unlatch said latch tongue from said latch recess.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The system of claim 1, wherein said audio receiving assemblies comprise at least one earphone jack coupled to said receiving circuitry and a switch mechanism for enabling said receiving circuitry only when an earphone operatively engages said earphone jack.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The system of claim 1, wherein said means for releasably securing said first module and said second module in operative relation with one another comprises cooperating parallel dovetail and groove sections on said mounting plate and said second module.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The system of claim 1, wherein said means for releasably securing said first module and said second module in operative relation with one another comprises cooperating parallel dovetail and groove sections on said first module and said second module.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
191 words
An audio distribution system, comprising: an audio signal source, providing an audio signal; an audio transmitter operatively coupled to said audio signal source and adapted to transmit said audio signal at a desired frequency; and a plurality of audio receiving assemblies tunable to said desired frequency to receive said audio signal from said audio transmitter, each audio receiving assembly comprising, a first module including receiving circuitry; a second module including a battery pack; and a mounting plate for cooperatively holding both said first module and said second module in an operating relationship, said mounting plate and said first module engagable through cooperating parallel dovetail and groove sections; means for releasably securing said first module and said second module in operative relation with one another; and a latch mechanism serving to non-removably secure said receiver module to said mounting bracket, said latch mechanism comprising a latch recess in said bracket, and a complimentary latch tongue associated with said first module, and wherein said bracket includes an aperture providing keyway access to said latch recess whereby a key may be inserted into said aperture to unlatch said latch tongue from said latch recess.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
191 words
An audio distribution system, comprising: an audio signal source, providing an audio signal; an audio transmitter operatively coupled to said audio signal source and adapted to transmit said audio signal at a desired frequency; and a plurality of audio receiving assemblies tunable to said desired frequency to receive said audio signal from said audio transmitter, each audio receiving assembly comprising, a first module including receiving circuitry; a second module including a battery pack; and a mounting plate for cooperatively holding both said first module and said second module in an operating relationship, said mounting plate and said first module engagable through cooperating parallel dovetail and groove sections; means for releasably securing said first module and said second module in operative relation with one another; and a latch mechanism serving to non-removably secure said receiver module to said mounting bracket, said latch mechanism comprising a latch recess in said bracket, and a complimentary latch tongue associated with said first module, and wherein said bracket includes an aperture providing keyway access to said latch recess whereby a key may be inserted into said aperture to unlatch said latch tongue from said latch recess.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The system of claim 5, wherein said audio receiving assemblies comprise at least one earphone jack coupled to said receiving circuitry and a switch mechanism for enabling said receiving circuitry only when an earphone operatively engages said earphone jack.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The system of claim 5, wherein said means for releasably securing said first module and said second module in operative relation with one another comprises cooperating parallel dovetail and groove sections on said mounting plate and said second module.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
The audio-video system of claim 5, wherein said means for releasably securing said first module and said module in operative relation with one another comprises cooperating parallel dovetail and groove sections on said first module and said second module.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
201 words
An audio system, comprising: an audio-video signal source; a video display medium operatively coupled to said audio-video signal source to enable the display of the video portion of said audio-video signal; an audio transmitter operatively coupled to said audio-video signal source and adapted to transmit said audio portion of said signal at a desired frequency; and a plurality of audio receiving assemblies tunable to said desired frequency to receive said audio signal from said audio transmitter, each audio receiving assembly comprising, a first module including receiving circuitry; a second module including a battery pack; a mounting plate for holding said first module, said mounting plate and said first module engagable through cooperating parallel dovetail and groove sections; and means for releasably securing said first module and said second module in operative relation with one another; a latch mechanism serving to non-removably secure said receiver module to said mounting bracket, said latch mechanism comprising a latch recess in said bracket, and a complementary latch tongue associated with said first module, and wherein said bracket includes an aperture providing keyway access to said latch recess whereby a key may be inserted into said aperture to unlatch said latch tongue from said latch recess.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
201 words
An audio system, comprising: an audio-video signal source; a video display medium operatively coupled to said audio-video signal source to enable the display of the video portion of said audio-video signal; an audio transmitter operatively coupled to said audio-video signal source and adapted to transmit said audio portion of said signal at a desired frequency; and a plurality of audio receiving assemblies tunable to said desired frequency to receive said audio signal from said audio transmitter, each audio receiving assembly comprising, a first module including receiving circuitry; a second module including a battery pack; a mounting plate for holding said first module, said mounting plate and said first module engagable through cooperating parallel dovetail and groove sections; and means for releasably securing said first module and said second module in operative relation with one another; a latch mechanism serving to non-removably secure said receiver module to said mounting bracket, said latch mechanism comprising a latch recess in said bracket, and a complementary latch tongue associated with said first module, and wherein said bracket includes an aperture providing keyway access to said latch recess whereby a key may be inserted into said aperture to unlatch said latch tongue from said latch recess.
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