US4061877A
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Speaker system
Assignee: SHAYMAR Inc
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Filing: 1976-10-04
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Granted: 1977-12-06
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Expires: 1996-10-04
Abstract
Abstract A stereo speaker system removably mountable on the back of a seat includes two speaker assembly enclosures pivotally mounted on a spacer bar to maintain the speakers at a desired separation and orientation and a strap for securing the enclosures and spacer bar to the back of the seat. Each enclosure includes a chamber substantially occupied by a speaker assembly and a duct portion for directing the sound.
Inventors
- 👤 William W. Phillips
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:28
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04R; H04R5/00; H04R5/02; H04R5/023; H04R1/00; H04R1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A stereo speaker system structure for mounting on the back of a seat which may include a headrest near its top, comprising: two loud speaker assemblies, each including at least one loud speaker; an enclosure for each of said loud speaker assemblies, comprising a shell of rigid material substantially surrounding said loud speaker assembly on all sides to form a chamber substantially occupied by said loud speaker assembly and narrowing on one side to form a duct for directing sound produced by said loud speaker assembly; at least one rigid spacer comprising an elongated member having means for attaching each enclosure to it at a preselected location along its length to form a system structure comprising two of said enclosures held in a spaced-apart relationship by said at least one rigid spacer; and, means for attaching a strap to the system structure for mounting it on the back of a seat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A stereo speaker system structure for mounting on the back of a seat which may include a headrest near its top, comprising: two loud speaker assemblies, each including at least one loud speaker; an enclosure for each of said loud speaker assemblies, comprising a shell of rigid material substantially surrounding said loud speaker assembly on all sides to form a chamber substantially occupied by said loud speaker assembly and narrowing on one side to form a duct for directing sound produced by said loud speaker assembly; at least one rigid spacer comprising an elongated member having means for attaching each enclosure to it at a preselected location along its length to form a system structure comprising two of said enclosures held in a spaced-apart relationship by said at least one rigid spacer; and, means for attaching a strap to the system structure for mounting it on the back of a seat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The stereo speaker system structure of claim 1 wherein said at least one rigid spacer comprises a single rigid spacer and wherein each of said enclosures is pivotally attached to said single rigid spacer to permit the enclosures to be oriented to conform to the shape of the back of the seat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The stereo speaker system structure of claim 1 wherein said at least one rigid spacer further comprises two spacer bars each attached to both of said enclosures.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The stereo speaker system structure of claim 1 wherein said at least one rigid spacer is adjustable in length in its direction of elongation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
57 words
The stereo speaker system structure of claim 4 wherein said at least one rigid spacer further comprises two elongated rigid members and means for rigidly connecting them together so that they overlap partially with their elongated dimensions extending in a common direction, whereby the length of said spacer can be adjusted by altering the amount of overlap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The stereo speaker system structure of claim 1 wherein said means for attaching a strap are located on said at least one rigid spacer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The stereo speaker system structure of claim 1 wherein said means for attaching a strap are located on the enclosures.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The stereo speaker system structure of claim 1 further comprising a strap attached to said system structure and encircling a portion of the back of the seat for securing the system structure to it.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The stereo speaker system structure of claim 8 wherein said strap further comprises an elastic strap.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The stereo speaker system structure of claim 8 wherein said strap further comprises an elastic element.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-12-05 | 1981-06-06 | 1981-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-05 | 1985-06-06 | 1985-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-05 | 1989-06-06 | 1989-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |