US4991222A
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Sound reproducer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-03-28
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Granted: 1991-02-05
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Expires: 2010-03-28
Abstract
Abstract A sound reproducer which is to be associated with the head of a hearer thereof has at least one sound source and a holder therefor in the form of an inflatable cushion associated with the sound source to provide that it is disposed in a position of use which can be set by the person using the device. The inflatable cushion may be in the form of an inflatable head-support cushion which combines the sound source therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans W. Nixdorf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:04
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04R; H04R5/00; H04R5/02; H04R5/023; A; A47; A47G; A47G9/00; A47G9/10; A47G9/1045; A47G2009/003; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S5/00; Y10S5/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A sound reproducer arrangement adapted to be associated with the head of a person using same, comprising an inflatable cushion having a head-supporting central portion and at least one side portion, said central portion and said side portion being inflatable independently of each other; a sound source integrated in said side portion; and means for pivotally connecting said side portion to said central portion such that a plurality of obtuse angles can be formed between said side and central portions by varying the degree of inflation of said side portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A sound reproducer arrangement adapted to be associated with the head of a person using same, comprising an inflatable cushion having a head-supporting central portion and at least one side portion, said central portion and said side portion being inflatable independently of each other; a sound source integrated in said side portion; and means for pivotally connecting said side portion to said central portion such that a plurality of obtuse angles can be formed between said side and central portions by varying the degree of inflation of said side portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
An arrangement as set forth in claim 1 wherein said sound source is a loudspeaker.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
An arrangement as set forth in claim 1 wherein said side portion of said cushion has a flexible wall and said sound source is disposed in said wall of said cushion, with radiation of the sound produced to outside said cushion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
An arrangement as set forth in claim 3 wherein said sound source transmits sound vibrations to said wall of said side portion of said cushion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
An arrangement as set forth in claim 3 and including a connecting cable disposed in said wall of said cushion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
An arrangement as set forth in claim 5 wherein said cable is fixed in an edge portion of said wall of said cushion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
An arrangement as set forth in claim 1 wherein said sound source is water-resistant.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
An arrangement as set forth in claim 1 wherein said sound source is adapted to be connected to an audio tape device a connecting socket for connected thereof being provided on said cushion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
An arrangement as set forth in claim 1 wherein said cushion is provided with a water-tight closable pocket for accommodating an audio tape device.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
An arrrangement as set forth in claim 1 wherein said cushion is connected to a body support portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
An arrangement as set forth in claim 10 wherein said body support portion is an air mattress.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
An arrangement as set forth in claim 1 wherein at its rear said cushion has a fixing means for releasably fitting it to a neck-supporting portion of a seat.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
An arrangement as set forth in claim 1 wherein on its front said cushion has an attachment means for a hygiene support surface.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
36 words
An arrangement as set forth in claim 1 including an inflatable headset bow having at least one inflatable chamber for alighting said sound source and holding same against an ear of the person using the arrangement.
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