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Isolation platform and method
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-07-29
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Granted: 1993-03-30
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Expires: 2011-07-29
Abstract
Abstract An isolation platform for use with an entertainment system component having a plinth for supporting the entertainment system component and a granular vibration absorption medium for dissipating mechanical vibrations. The granular vibration absorption medium is in communication with the plinth for isolating the entertainment system component from mechanical vibrations. A base structure is provided for containing the granular vibration absorption medium. The isolation platform functions to isolate the entertainment system component from mechanical vibrations to prevent degradation of performance of the entertainment system component. The base structure includes a plurality of shock-absorbing support feet for absorbing mechanical vibrations. A gap is located between the plinth and the base structure for minimizing the transfer of mechanical vibrations between the plinth and the base structure. The gap is filled with the granular vibration absorption medium.
Inventors
- 👤 Barry A. Kohan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:32
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04R; H04R1/00; H04R1/02; H04R1/026; F; F16; F16F; F16F7/00; F16F7/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
An isolation platform for use with an entertainment system component comprising, in combination: means for supporting said entertainment system component, said supporting means having a continuous solid surface; granular means for dissipating mechanical vibrations, said granular dissipating means in direct contact with and supporting said supporting means for isolating said system component from mechanical vibrations; and means for containing said granular dissipating means, said isolation platform isolating said system component from mechanical vibrations to prevent degradation of performance of said system component.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
An isolation platform for use with an entertainment system component comprising, in combination: means for supporting said entertainment system component, said supporting means having a continuous solid surface; granular means for dissipating mechanical vibrations, said granular dissipating means in direct contact with and supporting said supporting means for isolating said system component from mechanical vibrations; and means for containing said granular dissipating means, said isolation platform isolating said system component from mechanical vibrations to prevent degradation of performance of said system component.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The isolation platform of claim 1 wherein said supporting means comprises a plinth.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The isolation platform of claim 2 wherein said plinth provides a level surface for positioning said system component to provide improved mechanical performance of said system component.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The isolation platform of claim 1 wherein said granular dissipating means comprises a granular vibration absorption medium.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The isolation platform of claim 1 further including a plurality of shock-absorbing support feet for absorbing mechanical vibration.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The isolation platform of claim 1 wherein said containing means comprises a base structure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The isolation platform of claim 1 further including a gap located between said supporting means and said containing means for minimizing the transfer of mechanical vibrations between said supporting means and said containing means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The isolation platform of claim 7 wherein said gap is filled with a granular vibration absorption medium.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
83 words
An isolation platform for use with an entertainment system component comprising, in combination: a plinth for supporting said entertainment system component, said plinth having a continuous solid surface; granular means for dissipating mechanical vibrations, said granular dissipating means in direct contact with and supporting said plinth for isolating said system component from mechanical vibrations; and a base structure for containing said granular dissipating means, said isolation platform isolating said system component from mechanical vibrations to prevent degradation of performance of said system component.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
83 words
An isolation platform for use with an entertainment system component comprising, in combination: a plinth for supporting said entertainment system component, said plinth having a continuous solid surface; granular means for dissipating mechanical vibrations, said granular dissipating means in direct contact with and supporting said plinth for isolating said system component from mechanical vibrations; and a base structure for containing said granular dissipating means, said isolation platform isolating said system component from mechanical vibrations to prevent degradation of performance of said system component.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
79 words
An entertainment component isolation system comprising, in combination: an entertainment component; means for supporting said entertainment component, said supporting means having a continuous solid surface; granular means for dissipating mechanical vibrations, said granular dissipating means in direct contact with and supporting said supporting means for isolating said entertainment component from mechanical vibrations; and means for containing said granular dissipating means, said isolation system isolating said entertainment component from mechanical vibrations to prevent degradation of performance of said entertainment component.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
79 words
An entertainment component isolation system comprising, in combination: an entertainment component; means for supporting said entertainment component, said supporting means having a continuous solid surface; granular means for dissipating mechanical vibrations, said granular dissipating means in direct contact with and supporting said supporting means for isolating said entertainment component from mechanical vibrations; and means for containing said granular dissipating means, said isolation system isolating said entertainment component from mechanical vibrations to prevent degradation of performance of said entertainment component.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
The entertainment component isolation system of claim 10 wherein said containing means further includes a plurality of shock-absorbing support feet for absorbing mechanical vibration.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
36 words
The entertainment component isolation system of claim 10 further including a gap located between said supporting means and said containing means for minimizing the transfer of mechanical vibrations between said supporting means and said containing means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
The entertainment component isolation system of claim 12 wherein said gap is filled with a granular vibration absorption medium.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
23 words
The entertainment component isolation system of claim 10 wherein said supporting means comprises a plinth and said containing means comprises a base structure.
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