US5440645A
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Computer speaker
Assignee: Altec Lansing LLC
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Filing: 1993-11-04
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Granted: 1995-08-08
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Expires: 2013-11-04
Abstract
Abstract A computer speaker assembly 22 is disclosed and includes a tweeter or high-frequency speaker 72 which may be selectively moved in relation to a mid-range-woofer speaker 30. Such movement is accomplished by means of a gear 64 and detent 62 arrangement.
Inventors
- 👤 Tommyca Freadman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:34
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04R; H04R1/00; H04R1/20; H04R1/22; H04R1/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A speaker assembly comprising: a mid-range woofer speaker; a first speaker housing adapted to receive said mid-range woofer speaker; a tweeter speaker; a second speaker housing adapted to receive said tweeter speaker; and hinge means disposed between said first speaker housing and said second speaker housing for pivotally connecting and selectively positioning said second speaker housing relative to said first speaker housing between and including a closed position wherein said speakers are opposed and completely concealed from view and an open position wherein said second speaker housing is pivoted approximately 180° from the closed position and said mid-range woofer speaker and said tweeter speaker are oriented in an approximately common direction, said hinge means communicating at least one electric wire between said mid-range woofer speaker and said tweeter speaker.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A speaker assembly comprising: a mid-range woofer speaker; a first speaker housing adapted to receive said mid-range woofer speaker; a tweeter speaker; a second speaker housing adapted to receive said tweeter speaker; and hinge means disposed between said first speaker housing and said second speaker housing for pivotally connecting and selectively positioning said second speaker housing relative to said first speaker housing between and including a closed position wherein said speakers are opposed and completely concealed from view and an open position wherein said second speaker housing is pivoted approximately 180° from the closed position and said mid-range woofer speaker and said tweeter speaker are oriented in an approximately common direction, said hinge means communicating at least one electric wire between said mid-range woofer speaker and said tweeter speaker.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A speaker assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first speaker housing is placed on a flat horizontal surface with the woofer speaker upwardly directed and so remains independent of the position of the second speaker housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A speaker assembly as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a control panel disposed in said second speaker housing and completely concealed from view in said closed position and electrically connected to both speakers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
A speaker assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the hinge means comprises: opposed first arcuate surfaces on opposite sides of said first speaker housing; and opposed second arcuate surfaces on opposite sides of said second speaker housing and slidably engaged with said first arcuate surfaces.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
107 words
A speaker assembly comprising: a mid-range-woofer speaker; a tweeter speaker; a first speaker housing adapted to receive said mid-range-woofer speaker and having an outwardly protruding generally arcuate flange portion with arcuate engagement surfaces at opposite edges of said flange portion; a second speaker housing, adapted to receive said tweeter speaker and having a pair of lobes pivotally coupled to said arcuate engagement surfaces thereby allowing said second speaker housing to be pivoted from a closed position in which said second speaker housing overlays said first speaker housing, to an open position and allowing said second speaker housing to be moved to and fixed at said open position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
107 words
A speaker assembly comprising: a mid-range-woofer speaker; a tweeter speaker; a first speaker housing adapted to receive said mid-range-woofer speaker and having an outwardly protruding generally arcuate flange portion with arcuate engagement surfaces at opposite edges of said flange portion; a second speaker housing, adapted to receive said tweeter speaker and having a pair of lobes pivotally coupled to said arcuate engagement surfaces thereby allowing said second speaker housing to be pivoted from a closed position in which said second speaker housing overlays said first speaker housing, to an open position and allowing said second speaker housing to be moved to and fixed at said open position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A speaker assembly as claimed in claim 5, wherein said first speaker housing is placed on a flat horizontal surface with the woofer speaker upwardly directed and so remains independent of the position of the second speaker housing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A speaker assembly as claimed in claim 5, further comprising a control panel disposed in said second speaker housing and completely concealed from view in said closed position and electrically connected to both speakers.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
A speaker assembly as claimed in claim 5, wherein one of said lobes has a passage adapted to receive at least one electric wire and to allow said electric wire to be coupled to said mid-range-woofer and to said tweeter speaker.
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