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1.

Loudspeaker System, Method and Apparatus for Absorbing Loudspeaker Acoustic Resonances

      
Application Number 18751825
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-06-24
First Publication Date 2024-12-19
Owner Polk Audio, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Orth, Scott
  • Axelsson, Jens-Peter B.

Abstract

A loudspeaker system (700 or 800) and method for tuning ported loudspeakers and reducing unwanted acoustic resonances provides reduced port noise, eliminates undesired port resonances and improves the accuracy and fidelity of reproduced sound in a loudspeaker system of relatively high efficiency with an enclosure including an Eigen Tone Filter structure (“ETF”) comprising a pipe or set of pipes 720, 820 placed inside a loudspeaker vent to absorb the “open pipe” acoustic resonance of the vent. The open-pipe resonance is unwanted and interferes with the midrange performance of the loudspeaker, when in use, if not corrected.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 1/28 - Transducer mountings or enclosures designed for specific frequency responseTransducer enclosures modified by provision of mechanical or acoustic impedances, e.g. resonator, damping means
  • H04R 1/02 - CasingsCabinetsMountings therein

2.

Loudspeaker Cone with Raised Curved Protrusions and Methods for Controlling Resonant Modes

      
Application Number 18629642
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-04-08
First Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner Polk Audio LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • O'Brien, Sean
  • Lumsden, Stuart W.

Abstract

A loudspeaker transducer diaphragm or cone (e.g., 201, 301 or 401) is configured with arcuate protrusions that project distally from the main forward or distal surface 230 to provide stiffening and a break-up of resonant vibration modes when the loudspeaker is in use. The protrusions (e.g., 210, 310 or 410) are convex on one surface 230 and concave on the opposite surface 234, so their average thickness is similar to the frustoconical areas of the cone, i.e. they are shell-like in nature rather than solid mounds or walls. The protrusions 210 are generally curved as they run radially from the inner opening 204 to the outer peripheral edge to encourage modal break-up (suppressing strong vibrational modes, e.g., as in region 155).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 7/12 - Non-planar diaphragms or cones
  • H04R 7/26 - Damping by means acting directly on free portion of diaphragm or cone
  • H04R 31/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for the manufacture of transducers or diaphragms therefor

3.

Audio Transducer With Forced Ventilation of Motor and Method

      
Application Number 18597278
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-06
First Publication Date 2024-07-25
Owner Polk Audio, LLC (USA)
Inventor O'Brien, Sean

Abstract

A forced ventilation woofer or electromechanical transducer (e.g., 200 or 300) includes a motor structure and voice coil winding support structure or former (203 or 303) configured with a vented annular spacer (e.g., 250) and vented distal pole tip member (e.g., 255) having aligned radial channels aimed to transport heat away from a voice coil (202 or 302) during the transducer's reciprocating movement while providing an extended, linear dynamic range and continuous cooling for the voice coil. A dual magnetic gap embodiment has an inside annular spacer member (e.g., 355A) and a co-planar outside annular spacer member (e.g., 350-O), each made of a thermally conductive steel alloy.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 9/02 - Transducers of moving-coil, moving-strip, or moving-wire type Details
  • H04R 9/06 - Loudspeakers

4.

Active Cancellation of a Height-Channel Soundbar Array's Forward Sound Radiation

      
Application Number 18596917
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-03-06
First Publication Date 2024-06-27
Owner Polk Audio, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Starobin, Brad
  • Orth, Scott
  • Lumsden, Stuart W.

Abstract

A multi-driver multi-channel single enclosure Height-Channel (e.g., ATMOS™ or DTS-X®) enabled soundbar loudspeaker system 260 uses a novel signal processing system, driver mounting configuration (310L, 310R) and method to provide a high fidelity home theater listening experience, in a manner which relies on a new method for cancellation of unwanted direct (not ceiling-bounced) radiation of the Height-Channel (or virtual height envelopment) channel's sound 213DS.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04S 7/00 - Indicating arrangementsControl arrangements, e.g. balance control
  • H04R 3/12 - Circuits for transducers for distributing signals to two or more loudspeakers
  • H04R 5/02 - Spatial or constructional arrangements of loudspeakers
  • H04R 5/04 - Circuit arrangements
  • H04S 3/00 - Systems employing more than two channels, e.g. quadraphonic

5.

Elliptical Ring Radiator Diaphragm, Tweeter and Damping Method

      
Application Number 18423594
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-01-26
First Publication Date 2024-05-23
Owner Polk Audio, LLC (USA)
Inventor O'Brien, Sr., Sean

Abstract

A loudspeaker driver or tweeter (e.g., 100, 200 or 300) having a voice coil connected with a loudspeaker diaphragm (e.g., 106, 206 or 306), having a substantially circular diaphragm portion which is connected with or rests upon a voice coil attachment segment (e.g., 104, 204, 304). The diaphragm also includes a first central elliptical (non-circular-shaped) inner roll portion (e.g., 112, 212, 312) defining a central recessed area and a second, outer elliptical (non-circular-shaped) roll portion (e.g., 108, 208, 308) so the central portion and the outer roll portion that have substantially elliptical edge circumferences with substantially circular central peripheral edges to define diaphragm segments with a varying radial Chord lengths having non-uniform diameter dimensions (inside diameter to outside diameter) and when in use, the excursion of the diaphragm is controlled such that any breakup modes are minimized and the associated resonances are minimized.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 1/24 - Structural combinations of separate transducers or of parts of the same transducer and responsive respectively to two or more frequency ranges
  • H04R 1/34 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired directional characteristic only by using a single transducer with sound reflecting, diffracting, directing or guiding means
  • H04R 7/12 - Non-planar diaphragms or cones
  • H04R 7/18 - Mounting or tensioning of diaphragms or cones at the periphery
  • H04R 9/02 - Transducers of moving-coil, moving-strip, or moving-wire type Details
  • H04R 9/04 - Construction, mounting, or centering of coil
  • H04R 9/06 - Loudspeakers

6.

SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 17936005
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-28
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner Polk Audio. LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Westcott, Mark
  • Strange, Michael L.
  • Solland, Kurt

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a speaker assembly (100) comprising a driver (120), a clamp (105), a retainer (118) and a compressible ring (116). The clamp (105) comprises a cavity (226) in which the driver (120) is located. The retainer (118) is configured to compress the compressible ring (116) against the clamp (105) at a pre-determined compression such that the driver (120) is manually pivotable within the cavity (226). The present disclosure also relates to a method (900) of manufacturing a speaker assembly (100).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 1/02 - CasingsCabinetsMountings therein
  • H04R 1/32 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired directional characteristic only

7.

LOUDSPEAKER TRANSDUCERS

      
Application Number EP2023064440
Publication Number 2023/232808
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-30
Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner
  • POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
  • ABEL & IMRAY LLP (United Kingdom)
Inventor Sean, O'Brien

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a loudspeaker transducer comprising a diaphragm (112), a frame (120), an inner suspensions element (118) and an outer suspension element (110). The diaphragm (112) comprises a portion turning inwards (102) towards the frame (120). The outer suspension element (110) is located closer than the inner suspension element (118) to the main opening of the frame through which the loudspeaker transducer radiates sound. The inner suspension element (118) is connected to the frame (120) and the inward turning portion (102). The inner suspension element (118) is connected to the inward turning portion (102) at an outer end (203) of the diaphragm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 7/20 - Securing diaphragm or cone resiliently to support by flexible material, springs, cords, or strands
  • H04R 9/04 - Construction, mounting, or centering of coil
  • H04R 9/06 - Loudspeakers

8.

Loudspeaker transducers

      
Application Number 17828792
Grant Number 12256208
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-31
First Publication Date 2023-11-30
Grant Date 2025-03-18
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor O'Brien, Sean

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a loudspeaker transducer comprising a diaphragm (112), a frame (120), an inner suspensions element (118) and an outer suspension element (110). The diaphragm (112) comprises a portion turning inwards (102) towards the frame (120). The outer suspension element (110) is located closer than the inner suspension element (118) to the main opening of the frame through which the loudspeaker transducer radiates sound. The inner suspension element (118) is connected to the frame (120) and the inward turning portion (102). The inner suspension element (118) is connected to the inward turning portion (102) at an outer end (203) of the diaphragm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 9/06 - Loudspeakers
  • H04R 7/12 - Non-planar diaphragms or cones
  • H04R 7/18 - Mounting or tensioning of diaphragms or cones at the periphery
  • H04R 9/02 - Transducers of moving-coil, moving-strip, or moving-wire type Details
  • H04R 9/04 - Construction, mounting, or centering of coil
  • H04R 31/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for the manufacture of transducers or diaphragms therefor

9.

Audio transducer with forced ventilation of motor and method

      
Application Number 18109645
Grant Number 11937061
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-14
First Publication Date 2023-06-22
Grant Date 2024-03-19
Owner Polk Audio, LLC (USA)
Inventor O'Brien, Sean

Abstract

A forced ventilation woofer or electromechanical transducer (e.g., 200 or 300) includes a motor structure and voice coil winding support structure or former (203 or 303) configured with a vented annular spacer (e.g., 250) and vented distal pole tip member (e.g., 255) having aligned radial channels aimed to transport heat away from a voice coil (202 or 302) during the transducer's reciprocating movement while providing an extended, linear dynamic range and continuous cooling for the voice coil. A dual magnetic gap embodiment has an inside annular spacer member (e.g., 355A) and a co-planar outside annular spacer member (e.g., 350-O), each made of a thermally conductive steel alloy.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 9/06 - Loudspeakers
  • H04R 9/02 - Transducers of moving-coil, moving-strip, or moving-wire type Details

10.

Loudspeaker cone with raised curved protrusions and method for controlling resonant modes

      
Application Number 17631358
Grant Number 11974111
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-29
First Publication Date 2022-10-13
Grant Date 2024-04-30
Owner Polk Audio, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • O'Brien, Sean
  • Lumsden, Stuart W.

Abstract

A loudspeaker transducer diaphragm or cone (e.g., 201, 301 or 401) is configured with arcuate protrusions that project distally from the main forward or distal surface 230 to provide stiffening and a break-up of resonant vibration modes when the loudspeaker is in use. The protrusions (e.g., 210, 310 or 410) are convex on one surface 230 and concave on the opposite surface 234, so their average thickness is similar to the frustoconical areas of the cone, i.e. they are shell-like in nature rather than solid mounds or walls. The protrusions 210 are generally curved as they run radially from the inner opening 204 to the outer peripheral edge to encourage modal break-up (suppressing strong vibrational modes, e.g., as in region 155).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 7/12 - Non-planar diaphragms or cones
  • H04R 7/26 - Damping by means acting directly on free portion of diaphragm or cone
  • H04R 31/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for the manufacture of transducers or diaphragms therefor

11.

Loudspeaker system, method and apparatus for absorbing loudspeaker acoustic resonances

      
Application Number 17605526
Grant Number 12075208
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-21
First Publication Date 2022-06-30
Grant Date 2024-08-27
Owner Polk Audio, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Orth, Scott
  • Axelsson, Jens-Peter B

Abstract

A loudspeaker system (700 or 800) and method for tuning ported loudspeakers and reducing unwanted acoustic resonances provides reduced port noise, eliminates undesired port resonances and improves the accuracy and fidelity of reproduced sound in a loudspeaker system of relatively high efficiency with an enclosure including an Eigen Tone Filter structure (“ETF”) comprising a pipe or set of pipes 720, 820 placed inside a loudspeaker vent to absorb the “open pipe” acoustic resonance of the vent. The open-pipe resonance is unwanted and interferes with the midrange performance of the loudspeaker, when in use, if not corrected.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 1/28 - Transducer mountings or enclosures designed for specific frequency responseTransducer enclosures modified by provision of mechanical or acoustic impedances, e.g. resonator, damping means
  • H04R 1/02 - CasingsCabinetsMountings therein

12.

Active cancellation of a height-channel soundbar array's forward sound radiation

      
Application Number 17436932
Grant Number 11937066
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-09
First Publication Date 2022-05-19
Grant Date 2024-03-19
Owner Polk Audio, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Starobin, Brad
  • Orth, Scott
  • Lumsden, Stuart W.

Abstract

A multi-driver multi-channel single enclosure Height-Channel (e.g., ATMOS® or DTS-X®) enabled soundbar loudspeaker system 260 uses a novel signal processing system, driver mounting configuration (310L, 310R) and method to provide a high fidelity home theater listening experience, in a manner which relies on a new method for cancellation of unwanted direct (not ceiling-bounced) radiation of the Height-Channel (or virtual height envelopment) channel's sound 213DS.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04S 7/00 - Indicating arrangementsControl arrangements, e.g. balance control
  • H04R 3/12 - Circuits for transducers for distributing signals to two or more loudspeakers
  • H04R 5/02 - Spatial or constructional arrangements of loudspeakers
  • H04R 5/04 - Circuit arrangements
  • H04S 3/00 - Systems employing more than two channels, e.g. quadraphonic

13.

POLK REACT

      
Serial Number 97267528
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-02-15
Registration Date 2023-03-21
Owner Polk Audio, LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Sound bars

14.

Loudspeaker system with overhead sound image generating (e.g., ATMOS™) elevation module and method and apparatus for direct signal cancellation

      
Application Number 17294365
Grant Number 12120494
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-12
First Publication Date 2021-12-30
Grant Date 2024-10-15
Owner Polk Audio, LLC (USA)
Inventor Orth, Scott

Abstract

A loudspeaker system (200) includes an overhead sound image generating (e.g., ATMOS™) elevation sound projecting loudspeaker transducer or array (210) for reproducing an elevation signal and a second cancellation loudspeaker or transducer array (250) for generating and projecting a direct signal cancellation. The cancellation speaker or array (250) is driven with a filtered, polarity reversed version of the elevation signal to cancel undesired direct sound (160) from elevation speaker (210) which would otherwise diminish the quality of elevation signal reproduction for a listener L.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 3/14 - Cross-over networks
  • H04S 7/00 - Indicating arrangementsControl arrangements, e.g. balance control

15.

Audio transducer with forced ventilation of motor and method

      
Application Number 17278215
Grant Number 11611830
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-19
First Publication Date 2021-11-11
Grant Date 2023-03-21
Owner Polk Audio, LLC (USA)
Inventor O'Brien, Sean

Abstract

An electromechanical transducer (e.g., 200 or 300) includes a motor structure and voice coil winding support structure or former (203 or 303) configured with a vented annular spacer (e.g., 250) and vented distal pole tip member (e.g., 255) having aligned radial channels aimed to transport heat away from a voice coil (202 or 302) during the transducer's reciprocating movement while providing an extended, linear dynamic range and continuous cooling for the voice coil. A dual magnetic gap embodiment has an inside annular spacer member (e.g., 355A) and a co-planar outside annular spacer member (e.g., 350-O), each made of a thermally conductive steel alloy.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 9/06 - Loudspeakers
  • H04R 9/02 - Transducers of moving-coil, moving-strip, or moving-wire type Details

16.

LOUDSPEAKER CONE WITH RAISED CURVED PROTRUSIONS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING RESONANT MODES

      
Application Number US2020044078
Publication Number 2021/021936
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-29
Publication Date 2021-02-04
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • O'Brien, Sean
  • Lumsden, Stuart, W.

Abstract

A loudspeaker transducer diaphragm or cone (e.g., 201, 301 or 401) is configured with arcuate protrusions that project distally from the main forward or distal surface 230 to provide stiffening and a break-up of resonant vibration modes when the loudspeaker is in use. The protrusions (e.g., 210, 310 or 410) are convex on one surface 230 and concave on the opposite surface 234, so their average thickness is similar to the frustoconical areas of the cone, i.e. they are shell-like in nature rather than solid mounds or walls. The protrusions 210 are generally curved as they run radially from the inner opening 204 to the outer peripheral edge to encourage modal break-up (suppressing strong vibrational modes, e.g., as in region 155).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 7/14 - Non-planar diaphragms or cones corrugated, pleated, or ribbed

17.

LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ABSORBING LOUDSPEAKER ACOUSTIC RESONANCES

      
Application Number US2020029109
Publication Number 2020/219441
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-21
Publication Date 2020-10-29
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Orth, Scott
  • Axelsson, Jens-Peter, B.

Abstract

A loudspeaker system (700 or 800) and method for tuning ported loudspeakers and reducing unwanted acoustic resonances provides reduced port noise, eliminates undesired port resonances and improves the accuracy and fidelity of reproduced sound in a loudspeaker system of relatively high efficiency with an enclosure including an Eigen Tone Filter structure ("ETF") comprising a pipe or set of pipes 720, 820 placed inside a loudspeaker vent to absorb the "open pipe" acoustic resonance of the vent. The open-pipe resonance is unwanted and interferes with the midrange performance of the loudspeaker, when in use, if not corrected.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 3/02 - Circuits for transducers for preventing acoustic reaction
  • H04R 1/22 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired frequency characteristic only
  • H04R 1/20 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics
  • H04R 1/00 - Details of transducers
  • H04R 3/00 - Circuits for transducers
  • H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus

18.

SYSTEM MAGNITUDE RESPONSE ADJUSTMENT VIA USE OF A BASS SHELF FILTER

      
Application Number US2020024232
Publication Number 2020/191401
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-23
Publication Date 2020-09-24
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Starobin, Brad
  • Orth, Scott

Abstract

A full range loudspeaker system (300, 400) with a subwoofer section and a main (i.e., mid-bass tweeter) section has a user adjustable bass level control (350, 450) and includes a crossover network which is configured to provide user-adjustable (boost or cut) bass levels while maintaining a smoother overall response (i.e., without creating chesty or bloated mid-bass). The loudspeaker system intelligently adjusts spectral balance via a bass level control signal responsive shelf filter (370, 470) to generate a dynamically adjusted bass shelf filtered signal (377, 472).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03G 9/00 - Combinations of two or more types of control, e.g. gain control and tone control
  • H04R 3/04 - Circuits for transducers for correcting frequency response
  • H04S 7/00 - Indicating arrangementsControl arrangements, e.g. balance control

19.

POLK REACT

      
Application Number 018308775
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-09-17
Registration Date 2021-02-17
Owner POLK AUDIO LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Loudspeakers.

20.

ACTIVE CANCELLATION OF A HEIGHT-CHANNEL SOUNDBAR ARRAY'S FORWARD SOUND RADIATION

      
Application Number US2020021745
Publication Number 2020/181288
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-09
Publication Date 2020-09-10
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Starobin, Brad
  • Orth, Scott
  • Lumsden, Stuart, W.

Abstract

A multi-driver multi-channel single enclosure Height-Channel (e.g., ATMOS® or DTS-X®) enabled soundbar loudspeaker system 260 uses a novel signal processing system, driver mounting configuration (310L, 310R) and method to provide a high fidelity home theater listening experience, in a manner which relies on a new method for cancellation of unwanted direct (not ceiling-bounced) radiation of the Height-Channel (or virtual height envelopment) channel's sound 213DS.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 1/02 - CasingsCabinetsMountings therein
  • H04R 1/30 - Combinations of transducers with horns, e.g. with mechanical matching means
  • H04R 1/40 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired directional characteristic only by combining a number of identical transducers
  • H04R 3/04 - Circuits for transducers for correcting frequency response

21.

POLK RESERVE

      
Serial Number 90135968
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-08-25
Registration Date 2022-05-31
Owner Polk Audio, LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Loudspeakers

22.

ELLIPTICAL RING RADIATOR DIAPHRAGM, TWEETER AND DAMPING METHOD

      
Application Number US2020018093
Publication Number 2020/168063
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-02-13
Publication Date 2020-08-20
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor O'Brien, Sean

Abstract

A loudspeaker driver or tweeter (e.g., 100, 200 or 300) having a voice coil connected with a loudspeaker diaphragm (e.g., 106, 206 or 306), having a substantially circular diaphragm portion which is connected with or rests upon a voice coil attachment segment (e.g., 104, 204, 304). The diaphragm also includes a first central elliptical (non-circular-shaped) inner roll portion (e.g., 112, 212, 312) defining a central recessed area and a second, outer elliptical (non- circular-shaped) roll portion (e.g., 108, 208, 308) so the central portion and the outer roll portion that have substantially elliptical edge circumferences with substantially circular central peripheral edges to define diaphragm segments with a varying radial Chord lengths having non-uniform diameter dimensions (inside diameter to outside diameter) and when in use, the excursion of the diaphragm is controlled such that any breakup modes are minimized and the associated resonances are minimized.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 1/40 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired directional characteristic only by combining a number of identical transducers
  • H04R 1/20 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics
  • H04R 1/26 - Spatial arrangement of separate transducers responsive to two or more frequency ranges
  • H04R 3/12 - Circuits for transducers for distributing signals to two or more loudspeakers
  • H04R 7/02 - Diaphragms for electromechanical transducersCones characterised by the construction
  • H04R 7/26 - Damping by means acting directly on free portion of diaphragm or cone

23.

GREAT SOUND FOR ALL

      
Serial Number 88951231
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-06-06
Registration Date 2023-05-02
Owner Polk Audio, LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Loudspeakers

24.

LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM WITH OVERHEAD SOUND IMAGE GENERATING ELEVATION MODULE

      
Application Number US2019060900
Publication Number 2020/102183
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-12
Publication Date 2020-05-22
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor Orth, Scott

Abstract

A loudspeaker system (200) includes an overhead sound image generating (e.g., ATMOS™) elevation sound projecting loudspeaker transducer or array (210) for reproducing an elevation signal and a second cancellation loudspeaker or transducer array (250) for generating and projecting a direct signal cancellation. The cancellation speaker or array (250) is driven with a filtered, polarity reversed version of the elevation signal to cancel undesired direct sound (160) from elevation speaker (210) which would otherwise diminish the quality of elevation signal reproduction for a listener L.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G10K 11/178 - Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general using interference effectsMasking sound by electro-acoustically regenerating the original acoustic waves in anti-phase
  • H04R 3/14 - Cross-over networks
  • H04R 5/02 - Spatial or constructional arrangements of loudspeakers

25.

AUDIO TRANSDUCER WITH FORCED VENTILATION OF MOTOR AND METHOD

      
Application Number US2019051923
Publication Number 2020/061304
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-19
Publication Date 2020-03-26
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor O'Brien, Sean

Abstract

An electromechanical transducer (e.g., 200 or 300) includes a motor structure and voice coil winding support structure or former (203 or 303) configured with a vented annular spacer (e.g., 250) and vented distal pole tip member (e.g., 255) having aligned radial channels aimed to transport heat away from a voice coil (202 or 302) during the transducer's reciprocating movement while providing an extended, linear dynamic range and continuous cooling for the voice coil. A dual magnetic gap embodiment has an inside annular spacer member (e.g., 355A) and a co-planar outside annular spacer member (e.g., 350-O), each made of a thermally conductive steel alloy.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 1/00 - Details of transducers
  • H04R 9/00 - Transducers of moving-coil, moving-strip, or moving-wire type
  • H04R 9/02 - Transducers of moving-coil, moving-strip, or moving-wire type Details
  • H04R 9/06 - Loudspeakers

26.

Audio subwoofer

      
Application Number 29600805
Grant Number D0874432
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-04-15
First Publication Date 2020-02-04
Grant Date 2020-02-04
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Savage, Jeremy
  • Ditullo, Michael
  • Sweer, Lauren

27.

Audio speaker system

      
Application Number 29598441
Grant Number D0868736
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-03-26
First Publication Date 2019-12-03
Grant Date 2019-12-03
Owner Polk Audio, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ditullo, Michael
  • Nielsen, Cameron

28.

POLK LEGEND

      
Serial Number 88670263
Status Registered
Filing Date 2019-10-27
Registration Date 2023-06-06
Owner Polk Audio, LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Loudspeakers

29.

Audio soundbar speaker

      
Application Number 29598442
Grant Number D0861641
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-03-26
First Publication Date 2019-10-01
Grant Date 2019-10-01
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Werle, Mark
  • Ditullo, Michael

30.

Audio soundbar speaker

      
Application Number 29598440
Grant Number D0861640
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-03-26
First Publication Date 2019-10-01
Grant Date 2019-10-01
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Werle, Mark
  • Ditullo, Michael
  • Hey, Gregory

31.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING AN IMPROVED VOICE ASSIST ALGORITHM SIGNAL INPUT

      
Application Number US2019012908
Publication Number 2019/139991
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-09
Publication Date 2019-07-18
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Donnelly, Daniel
  • Saylor, Robert
  • Smith, Garrett

Abstract

An improved system for generating a Voice Assistant engine input signal in a Voice-Controlled loudspeaker 404 and a method for generating the Voice Assistant engine input signal includes (a) obtaining a return audio reference signal for a specific loudspeaker unit, (b) sensing or calculating a desired transfer function Η(ω,t) for the unit, (c) modifying the return audio reference signal with the desired transfer function Η(ω,t) to provide a corrected return audio reference or cancellation signal, and (d) applying the filtered corrected return audio reference or cancellation signal to a voice signal to generate an enhanced and more intelligible VA engine input signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/16 - Sound inputSound output
  • G10L 15/20 - Speech recognition techniques specially adapted for robustness in adverse environments, e.g. in noise or of stress induced speech
  • G10L 21/16 - Transforming into a non-visible representation
  • G10L 25/78 - Detection of presence or absence of voice signals

32.

SYNCHRONIZED VOICE-CONTROL MODULE, LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCORPORATING VC FUNCTIONALITY INTO A SEPARATE LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM

      
Application Number US2019012738
Publication Number 2019/136460
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-08
Publication Date 2019-07-11
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Lyons, Matthew, P.
  • Starobin, Bradley, M.
  • Crisco, John

Abstract

A system (400) and method for incorporating Voice-Controlled ("VC") or smart speaker system features into a separate high-performance host loudspeaker system (604) includes a "Smart Puck" VC module (404) programmed to incorporate VC functionality into the separate host loudspeaker system (604). The Smart Puck VC module (404) includes a microphone array (424) and senses noise stimuli emitted by the separate host loudspeaker system (604) in a user's listening space which is used to derive a complex transfer function (TF) between the host loudspeaker system and the microphone array, and the captured TF is utilized to improve the VC speaker system's sound in the listening space.

IPC Classes  ?

33.

Audio soundbar speaker

      
Application Number 29598443
Grant Number D0853356
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-03-26
First Publication Date 2019-07-09
Grant Date 2019-07-09
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Werle, Mark
  • Ditullo, Michael

34.

VOICE-CONTROL SOUNDBAR LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM WITH DEDICATED DSP SETTINGS FOR VOICE ASSISTANT OUTPUT SIGNAL AND MODE SWITCHING METHOD

      
Application Number US2018068074
Publication Number 2019/133942
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-29
Publication Date 2019-07-04
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Starobin, Bradley, M.
  • Cox, Brian, E.

Abstract

A dedicated system (400 or 500) and method for optimizing the sound quality and intelligibility of a Voice Assistant Output Signal (e.g., 420, 520) in a Voice- Controlled Loudspeaker Product comprises an enhanced Voice-Controlled Loudspeaker including at least one microphone transducer (e.g., 524) configured and aimed to receive a first user signal (e.g., 522) spoken by a user 106 including wake word, trigger sound or user query or command (e.g., 522); and a DSP system, controller or processor (e.g., as illustrated in Figs. 3, 4, 5 and 7) configured to implement an audio ("soundbar subwoofer audio program") playback DSP mode and a pre-programmed, dedicated ("VA output signal ") VA playback DSP mode which differs from the audio playback DSP mode to process the first user signal (e.g., 522) and generate an enhanced-intelligibility first Voice Assist ("VA") output signal (e.g., 520 reproduced primarily through the soundbar 552).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/16 - Sound inputSound output
  • G10L 15/20 - Speech recognition techniques specially adapted for robustness in adverse environments, e.g. in noise or of stress induced speech
  • G10L 21/16 - Transforming into a non-visible representation
  • G10L 25/78 - Detection of presence or absence of voice signals

35.

Head related transfer function equalization and transducer aiming of stereo dimensional array (SDA) loudspeakers

      
Application Number 15965713
Grant Number 10327086
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-04-27
First Publication Date 2018-11-01
Grant Date 2019-06-18
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Orth, Scott
  • Lumsden, Stuart W.

Abstract

An enhanced Stereo Dimensional Array loudspeaker system 250 preferably including a mirror image pair of loudspeaker enclosures 280L, 280R configurable by a user or installer as a left-channel loudspeaker and a right channel loudspeaker each having a driver array aiming configuration with first and second angled baffle facets carrying main and effects drivers on separate facets and a Head Shadow filter signal processing system and method for driving the main and effects drivers to achieve a psycho-acoustically expanded image breadth by Head Shadow filter compensated inter-aural crosstalk cancellation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03G 5/00 - Tone control or bandwidth control in amplifiers
  • H04S 1/00 - Two-channel systems
  • H04R 5/04 - Circuit arrangements
  • H04R 3/04 - Circuits for transducers for correcting frequency response
  • H04R 5/02 - Spatial or constructional arrangements of loudspeakers
  • H04R 3/14 - Cross-over networks
  • H04S 3/00 - Systems employing more than two channels, e.g. quadraphonic

36.

Method and system for implementing stereo dimensional array signal processing in a compact single enclosure active loudspeaker product

      
Application Number 15796303
Grant Number 10327064
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-10-27
First Publication Date 2018-07-05
Grant Date 2019-06-18
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor Starobin, Bradley M.

Abstract

A single enclosure multi-channel loudspeaker product 100 uses a novel signal processing system and method to achieve a surprisingly effective psycho-acoustically expanded image breadth by inter-aural crosstalk cancellation, in a manner which relies on a new method for cancellation of apparent sources of inter-aural crosstalk. In the commonly owned Polk® SDA™ (prior art) method, the optimal distance between stereo pair main and effect (SDA) loudspeakers was required to be substantially equal to the ear-to-ear width of a typical user's head. Compact SDA speaker system 100 employs digital signal processing generating selected time delays to acoustically simulate the optimal placement of an effects transducer relative to its main transducer for a physically compact configuration having each side's “main” transducer (e.g., 108LMS) spaced at less than 5.5 inches from the side's corresponding SDA (or effects) transducer (e.g., 108LSS), and this permits the system enclosure to be surprisingly compact, (e.g., width of as little as 341.2 mm).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 5/00 - Stereophonic arrangements
  • H04R 1/28 - Transducer mountings or enclosures designed for specific frequency responseTransducer enclosures modified by provision of mechanical or acoustic impedances, e.g. resonator, damping means
  • H04R 1/02 - CasingsCabinetsMountings therein
  • H04R 3/12 - Circuits for transducers for distributing signals to two or more loudspeakers
  • H04R 5/02 - Spatial or constructional arrangements of loudspeakers
  • H04R 1/40 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired directional characteristic only by combining a number of identical transducers
  • H04R 5/04 - Circuit arrangements

37.

POLK ASSIST

      
Application Number 190464700
Status Registered
Filing Date 2018-06-15
Registration Date 2021-12-13
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Audio apparatus, namely audio speakers.

38.

POLK REPLI

      
Application Number 190464800
Status Registered
Filing Date 2018-06-15
Registration Date 2021-12-13
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Audio apparatus, namely audio speakers

39.

POLK REPLI

      
Application Number 017482878
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-11-16
Registration Date 2018-03-01
Owner POLK AUDIO LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Audio apparatus; loudspeakers.

40.

POLK COMMAND BAR

      
Application Number 017482829
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-11-16
Registration Date 2018-03-02
Owner POLK AUDIO LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Loudspeakers; audio visual receivers.

41.

POLK ASSIST

      
Application Number 017482845
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-11-16
Registration Date 2018-02-26
Owner POLK AUDIO LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Audio apparatus; loudspeakers.

42.

POLK ASSIST

      
Serial Number 87668463
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-11-01
Registration Date 2019-08-27
Owner Polk Audio, LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Loudspeakers

43.

POLK COMMAND BAR

      
Serial Number 87668485
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-11-01
Registration Date 2018-11-20
Owner Polk Audio, LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Loudspeakers

44.

USB audio speaker

      
Application Number 29572413
Grant Number D0798838
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-07-27
First Publication Date 2017-10-03
Grant Date 2017-10-03
Owner Polk Audio, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ditullo, Michael
  • Minarik, Ryan
  • Chae, Ken
  • Nielsen, Cameron

45.

POLK SIGNA

      
Application Number 017263112
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-09-29
Registration Date 2018-01-11
Owner POLK AUDIO LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Audio apparatus; loudspeakers.

46.

POLK SIGNA SOLO

      
Application Number 017263146
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-09-29
Registration Date 2018-01-11
Owner POLK AUDIO LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Audio apparatus; loudspeakers.

47.

POLK MAGNIFI MINI HOME THEATER SOUND BAR SYSTEM

      
Serial Number 87397626
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-04-04
Registration Date 2017-10-10
Owner Polk Audio, LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Loudspeakers

48.

POLK

      
Serial Number 87396693
Status Registered
Filing Date 2017-04-03
Registration Date 2018-01-02
Owner Polk Audio, LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Loudspeakers

49.

SDA

      
Application Number 181024300
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-11-18
Registration Date 2019-01-15
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Audio apparatus, namely loudspeakers

50.

POLK VOICEADJUST

      
Application Number 181024400
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-11-18
Registration Date 2019-05-03
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Loudspeakers

51.

POLK VOICEADJUST

      
Application Number 016045131
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-11-14
Registration Date 2017-02-28
Owner POLK AUDIO LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

audio apparatus; loudspeakers.

52.

SIGNA

      
Serial Number 87170152
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-09-13
Registration Date 2019-11-05
Owner Polk Audio, LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Loudspeakers

53.

Audio speaker

      
Application Number 29531176
Grant Number D0758346
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-06-23
First Publication Date 2016-06-07
Grant Date 2016-06-07
Owner Polk Audio, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ditullo, Michael
  • Savage, Jeremy

54.

POLK. EXPECT GREAT SOUND.

      
Serial Number 86950183
Status Registered
Filing Date 2016-03-23
Registration Date 2017-04-11
Owner Polk Audio, LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Loudspeakers

55.

BOOM

      
Application Number 014965099
Status Registered
Filing Date 2015-12-28
Registration Date 2016-04-29
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
  • 25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear

Goods & Services

Audio apparatus, including headphones, loud speakers, subwoofers and sound amplifiers, and parts thereof. Books, printed matter, brochures, manuals (relating to audio apparatus, including headphones, loud speakers, subwoofers and sound amplifiers, and parts thereof). Clothing for men, women and children, including shirts, T-shirts, sweatshirts, tops, jogging suits, trousers, pants, shorts, tank tops, rain coats, rain jackets, rain hats, baby bibs, skirts, blouses, dresses, suits, suspenders, sweaters, jackets, coats, snow suits, ties, bowties, robes, hats, caps, sun visors, belts, scarves, sleepwear, pajamas, lingerie, underwear, swimwear, boots, shoes, sneakers, sandals, booties, slipper socks, hosiery.

56.

Acoustic surround immersion control system and method

      
Application Number 14031032
Grant Number 09226091
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-09-18
First Publication Date 2015-11-26
Grant Date 2015-12-29
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Lyons, Matthew
  • Slotnick, Gabriel F.

Abstract

A method and speaker system that provides a single, user adjustable tool for controlling how and which spatialization parameters are used in a single speaker multi-driver system to enhance the sound stage. The tool creates the desired amount of audio surround effect to enhance the sound stage experience or effects in multiple sound recording mode, such as music or movies. The tool is represented in a scale that runs from ‘−10’ (less immersive) to ‘+10’ (more immersive) is set to taste by the listener and will vary with room acoustics and placement.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 5/02 - Spatial or constructional arrangements of loudspeakers
  • H04S 7/00 - Indicating arrangementsControl arrangements, e.g. balance control
  • H04R 5/04 - Circuit arrangements

57.

Sound bar

      
Application Number 29464143
Grant Number D0738853
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-08-13
First Publication Date 2015-09-15
Grant Date 2015-09-15
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Savage, Jeremy
  • Werle, Mark
  • Ditullo, Michael

58.

POLK STRIKER

      
Application Number 014543871
Status Registered
Filing Date 2015-09-10
Registration Date 2015-12-28
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Audio headphones; audio speakers.

59.

POLK STRIKER

      
Application Number 174552500
Status Registered
Filing Date 2015-09-10
Registration Date 2017-01-23
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Audio headphones; Audio speakers

60.

POLK BOOM SWIMMER JR.

      
Serial Number 86738417
Status Registered
Filing Date 2015-08-26
Registration Date 2016-08-02
Owner Polk Audio, LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Audio speakers

61.

SWIMMER

      
Application Number 174269800
Status Registered
Filing Date 2015-08-20
Registration Date 2017-09-27
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Audio equipment, namely, speakers, water proof speakers.

62.

Infinity cord spool

      
Application Number 29480594
Grant Number D0736605
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-01-28
First Publication Date 2015-08-18
Grant Date 2015-08-18
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor Minarik, Ryan

63.

Method and system for optimizing center channel performance in a single enclosure multi-element loudspeaker line array

      
Application Number 14563508
Grant Number 09374640
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-12-08
First Publication Date 2015-07-02
Grant Date 2016-06-21
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor Starobin, Bradley M.

Abstract

A multi-element single enclosure loudspeaker system uses all of the available driver elements in a linear array of loudspeaker drivers for purposes of reproducing center channel program material, whether discrete within a multichannel mix (such as Dolby Digital 5.1™) or derived from a 2-channel mixdown via any appropriate means (such as SRS™ or Dolby ProLogic™ algorithms), in a manner that provides optimized intelligibility of dialog, improved overall clarity, natural timbre and dynamics of music or other effects and wide bandwidth for a wide range of seating/viewing locations for (domestic) home theater environments.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 5/02 - Spatial or constructional arrangements of loudspeakers
  • H04R 3/12 - Circuits for transducers for distributing signals to two or more loudspeakers
  • H04R 5/04 - Circuit arrangements
  • H04S 3/00 - Systems employing more than two channels, e.g. quadraphonic

64.

Wireless audio speaker

      
Application Number 29480419
Grant Number D0730871
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-01-26
First Publication Date 2015-06-02
Grant Date 2015-06-02
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor Minarik, Ryan

65.

Portable sound system

      
Application Number 29471104
Grant Number D0726687
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-10-28
First Publication Date 2015-04-14
Grant Date 2015-04-14
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Minarik, Ryan Andrew
  • Ditullo, Michael
  • Huffstetler, Quinn Slater
  • Eubanks, Cormac
  • Meredeth, Anthony

66.

Floor subwoofer

      
Application Number 29464140
Grant Number D0718740
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-08-13
First Publication Date 2014-12-02
Grant Date 2014-12-02
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Savage, Jeremy
  • Werle, Mark
  • Ditullo, Michael

67.

Speaker

      
Application Number 29456055
Grant Number D0718738
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-05-28
First Publication Date 2014-12-02
Grant Date 2014-12-02
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Michael, Ditullo
  • Ken, Chae

68.

Square speaker

      
Application Number 29456060
Grant Number D0718739
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-05-28
First Publication Date 2014-12-02
Grant Date 2014-12-02
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Ditullo, Michael
  • Eubanks, Cormac
  • Nguyen, Francois

69.

POLK OMNI

      
Application Number 013242581
Status Registered
Filing Date 2014-09-11
Registration Date 2015-01-22
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Audio equipment; audio equipment, namely, speakers, loudspeakers, monitors, reference monitors, digital home theater systems, home theater speakers, reference theater speakers, subwoofers, multi-application speakers, indoor-outdoor speakers, computer speakers, automotive speakers and subwoofers, and parts and accessories for the identified goods.

70.

POLK MAGNIFI

      
Application Number 013241104
Status Registered
Filing Date 2014-09-10
Registration Date 2015-01-22
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Loudspeakers.

71.

POLK OMNI S2

      
Serial Number 86360024
Status Registered
Filing Date 2014-08-07
Registration Date 2015-10-13
Owner Polk Audio, LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Loudspeakers

72.

Personalized modular headphone system and method

      
Application Number 14093368
Grant Number 09226060
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-11-29
First Publication Date 2014-06-26
Grant Date 2015-12-29
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Minarik, Ryan
  • Chae, Kenneth

Abstract

A modular headphone system and method of assembling a pair of headphones to satisfy individual personal fashion, comfort and performance preferences. The inventive headphone system is comprised of a plurality of modular interchangeable headphone components, each component being interchangeable and having a plurality of unique fashion, comfort or quality grade variations.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 1/10 - EarpiecesAttachments therefor
  • H04R 5/033 - Headphones for stereophonic communication

73.

POLK MAGNIFI

      
Serial Number 86292850
Status Registered
Filing Date 2014-05-27
Registration Date 2017-12-19
Owner Polk Audio, LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Loudspeakers

74.

POLK VOICEADJUST

      
Serial Number 86234748
Status Registered
Filing Date 2014-03-27
Registration Date 2017-02-07
Owner Polk Audio, LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Loudspeakers

75.

Headphone having integrated cord storage

      
Application Number 13620798
Grant Number 08781148
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-09-15
First Publication Date 2014-03-20
Grant Date 2014-07-15
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Minarik, Ryan Andrew
  • Ditullo, Michael
  • Huffstetler, Quinn Slater
  • Eubanks, Cormac
  • Meredith, Anthony

Abstract

The present inventive subject matter provides a headphone with a cord support that permits storage of a cord. The headphone can be moved between a closed configuration and an open configuration through extension or eversion of a headphone element or elements. In the open configuration, a structure or a surface is exposed that provides a support for winding and storage of the cord.

IPC Classes  ?

76.

URCHIN

      
Application Number 012573341
Status Registered
Filing Date 2014-02-07
Registration Date 2014-07-01
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Audio equipment; audio equipment, namely, speakers, water proof speakers, loudspeakers, monitors, reference monitors, digital home theater systems, home theater speakers, reference theater speakers, subwoofers, multi-application speakers, indoor-outdoor speakers, computer speakers, automotive speakers and subwoofers, and parts and accessories for the identified goods.

77.

POLK

      
Application Number 1126818
Status Registered
Filing Date 2012-06-21
Registration Date 2012-06-21
Owner Polk Audio, LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Earphones and headphones.

78.

POLK

      
Serial Number 85650058
Status Registered
Filing Date 2012-06-12
Registration Date 2013-01-08
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Earphones and headphones

79.

Miscellaneous Design

      
Serial Number 85648989
Status Registered
Filing Date 2012-06-11
Registration Date 2013-06-11
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Earphones and headphones; Loudspeaker systems; Loudspeakers

80.

POLK

      
Serial Number 85640188
Status Registered
Filing Date 2012-05-31
Registration Date 2013-05-28
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Earphones and headphones; headphones; loudspeakers

81.

Single enclosure surround sound loudspeaker system and method

      
Application Number 13295972
Grant Number 09185490
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-11-14
First Publication Date 2012-05-17
Grant Date 2015-11-10
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor Starobin, Bradley M.

Abstract

A single enclosure loudspeaker system projects multi-channel surround sound into a listener's room, and so replaces multiple conventional surround channel loudspeakers. The loudspeaker system includes a pair of opposing multi transducer arrays oriented laterally toward walls or reflecting surfaces (relative to the viewing axis) within the media space. The multi-element arrays are housed in a single self-powered loudspeaker enclosure along with a single (or multiple) low-frequency electro-acoustical drive element(s). In one embodiment of the invention, surround channel program material is pre-processed by an integrated wireless transmission device that performs certain digital signal processing and channel mixing steps in advance of wireless surround signal broadcast to a receiver.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 5/02 - Spatial or constructional arrangements of loudspeakers
  • H04R 5/04 - Circuit arrangements
  • H04R 29/00 - Monitoring arrangementsTesting arrangements
  • H04S 3/00 - Systems employing more than two channels, e.g. quadraphonic

82.

POLK

      
Serial Number 85625044
Status Registered
Filing Date 2012-05-14
Registration Date 2013-06-11
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Audio amplifiers; Earphones and headphones; Loudspeakers

83.

BOOM BORN ON ORIGINAL MOTIVES

      
Application Number 010866531
Status Registered
Filing Date 2012-05-08
Registration Date 2012-10-11
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
  • 25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear

Goods & Services

Audio apparatus, including headphones, loud speakers, subwoofers and sound amplifiers, and parts thereof. Books, printed matter, brochures, manuals (relating to audio apparatus, including headphones, loud speakers, subwoofers and sound amplifiers, and parts thereof). Clothing for men, women and children, including shirts, T-shirts, sweatshirts, tops, jogging suits, trousers, pants, shorts, tank tops, rain coats, rain jackets, rain hats, baby bibs, skirts, blouses, dresses, suits, suspenders, sweaters, jackets, coats, snow suits, ties, bowties, robes, hats, caps, sun visors, belts, scarves, sleepwear, pajamas, lingerie, underwear, swimwear, boots, shoes, sneakers, sandals, booties, slipper socks, hosiery.

84.

Canal phones with structure and method for selectively passing or blocking environmental ambient sound and switchable electrical connections

      
Application Number 13253768
Grant Number 09131311
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-10-05
First Publication Date 2012-04-12
Grant Date 2015-09-08
Owner Polk Audio, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Lumsden, Stuart W.
  • Chae, Ken
  • Orth, Scott
  • Fitzpatrick, David

Abstract

A canal phone incorporates a transducer within an isolation sound chamber for reproducing sound from an audio source, and a sound-transmission passageway, or ambient sound port, for allowing ambient sounds to enter the isolation sound chamber. The passageway has inner and outer apertures, one oriented towards the ambient noise environment outside of the listener's ear and the other oriented toward the isolated chamber formed by the space between a loudspeaker diaphragm within the canal phone and the tympanum of the listener's ear. The canal phone has a port blocking switch mechanism that selectively opens or closes the aperture of the passageway that is open to the ambient noise. This switch mechanism may also electrically disconnect the transducer and seal either the outer or the inner end of the passageway in different embodiments of the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 1/10 - EarpiecesAttachments therefor
  • A61F 11/08 - Protective devices for the ears internal, e.g. earplugs

85.

Audio system

      
Application Number 29296898
Grant Number D0637994
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-10-30
First Publication Date 2011-05-17
Grant Date 2011-05-17
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Chae, Ken Sakamaki
  • Crisco, John David
  • Tourison, Steven St. John

86.

Ceiling-mounted loudspeaker enclosure

      
Application Number 12823852
Grant Number 08634586
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-06-25
First Publication Date 2011-01-27
Grant Date 2014-01-21
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Smith, Lowell J.
  • Lumsden, Stuart W.
  • Orth, Scott

Abstract

A ceiling-mounted loudspeaker includes a horn-shaped enclosure, an acoustic driver, and a front module. The tubular or horn-shaped enclosure carries a slanted woofer or loudspeaker driver which radiates into an angled or slanted first opening. The tubular enclosure terminates at bottom in a second, circular opening substantially parallel to a second plane, wherein the woofer's slanted plane is inclined with respect to the second plane. The slanted woofer can be oval and radiates sound through the enclosure's interior lumen and outwardly through ports defined in a substantially circular baffle carrying the front module and connected to the second opening. The baffle carries a midrange and tweeter near the ceiling where they can provide enhanced sound dispersion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 1/02 - CasingsCabinetsMountings therein
  • H04R 9/06 - Loudspeakers
  • A47B 81/06 - Furniture aspects of radio, television, gramophone, or record cabinets

87.

BLACKSTONE

      
Serial Number 77867703
Status Registered
Filing Date 2009-11-07
Registration Date 2010-11-09
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Loud speakers

88.

VANISHING

      
Serial Number 77814505
Status Registered
Filing Date 2009-08-27
Registration Date 2011-05-10
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Loudspeaker systems; Loudspeakers

89.

MM POLKAUDIO

      
Serial Number 77668628
Status Registered
Filing Date 2009-02-11
Registration Date 2009-08-25
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Audio equipment for vehicles, namely, stereos, speakers, amplifiers, equalizers, crossovers and speaker housings; Audio equipment for vehicles, namely, subwoofers

90.

In-room acoustic magnitude response smoothing via summation of correction signals

      
Application Number 12153623
Grant Number 08194874
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-05-21
First Publication Date 2008-12-04
Grant Date 2012-06-05
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Starobin, Bradley M.
  • Lyon, Richard H.
  • Blair, Christopher N.

Abstract

A system and method are provided for smoothing the in-room acoustic magnitude response of an audio reproduction system. An in-room acoustic magnitude response analysis is performed to determine a room resonance induced peak associated with an audio signal. A replica of the audio signal is filtered at the room resonance induced peak. The filtered replica signal is added with the audio signal. Through this, smoothing of the room resonance induced peak may be achieved, such that a subjective impression of transient response and dynamics of the audio signal are preserved.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 3/02 - Circuits for transducers for preventing acoustic reaction

91.

POLK AUDIO

      
Application Number 965114
Status Registered
Filing Date 2008-04-18
Registration Date 2008-04-18
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Audio equipment, namely, speakers, loudspeakers, monitors, reference monitors, digital home theater speakers, reference theater speakers, subwoofers, multi-application speakers, indoor-outdoor speakers, computer speakers, automotive speakers and subwoofers, radios, high-definition radios, satellite-ready radios, compact disc players, audio docking stations, digital audio players; video components, namely digital video players, audio-video receivers and parts for the foregoing.

92.

POLK AUDIO

      
Serial Number 77446150
Status Registered
Filing Date 2008-04-11
Registration Date 2008-11-18
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Audio equipment, namely, speakers, loudspeakers, monitors, reference monitors, digital home theater speakers, reference theater speakers, subwoofers, multi-application speakers, indoor-outdoor speakers, computer speakers, automotive speakers and subwoofers, radios, high-definition radios, satellite-ready radios, compact disc players, audio docking stations, digital audio players; video components, namely,, digital video players, audio-video receivers and replacement parts for the foregoing

93.

Mounting assembly

      
Application Number 11454961
Grant Number 07540460
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-06-16
First Publication Date 2007-12-20
Grant Date 2009-06-02
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Orth, Scott Donald
  • Tourison, Steven Saint John
  • Fitzpatrick, David Allen

Abstract

A mounting assembly for mounting a fixture such as a loudspeaker speaker in-wall or in-ceiling includes a bracket assembly to mechanically couple wall or ceiling and speaker to the supporting studs or joists on both sides of the hole in which the loudspeaker will be mounted. The bracket assembly may comprise two halves, each of which includes a bracket plate, a left bracket slider and a right bracket slider, and associated fasteners. Each half of the bracket is sized so that it will pass easily through the opening made in the partition for receiving the loudspeaker. Once inside the partition, the two bracket sliders expand to reach the nearby studs or joists where they are coupled to the studs or joists using fasteners such as screws. Once the bracket sliders are attached, they are secured to the bracket plate with fasteners such as thumbscrews, thereby making a rigid structure. This is repeated for the other half of the bracket assembly. The loudspeaker is then inserted into the hole and secured using the clamping dog fixtures integral to the loudspeaker. These clamps sandwich the loudspeaker frame, partition and bracket assembly into one rigid structure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B42F 13/00 - Filing appliances with means for engaging perforations or slots

94.

I-SONIC

      
Application Number 136808200
Status Registered
Filing Date 2007-10-18
Registration Date 2010-09-22
Owner Polk Audio, LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Audio equipment, namely, a combined entertainment system consisting of a satellite-ready high-definition (HD) radio, DVD player, CD player and MP3 disc player. (2) Audio equipment, namely speaker docking stations for use with portable media players, namely radio and MP3 players, wireless receivers and transmitters for use with portable media players, namely, DVD players, CD players, radio and MP3 players.

95.

Compact audio reproduction system with large perceived acoustic size and image

      
Application Number 11139611
Grant Number 07817812
Status In Force
Filing Date 2005-05-31
First Publication Date 2006-11-30
Grant Date 2010-10-19
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Polk, Jr., Matthew S.
  • Starobin, Bradley M.

Abstract

A compact audio reproduction system for two input signals includes at least four loudspeakers disposed at the vertices of a quadrilateral not more than two feet on any side and such that no two loudspeakers are located at a distance from one another which is less than one-fourth the greatest distance between any two loudspeakers. The two input signals are connected to alternate speakers such that no two loudspeakers at adjacent vertices of the quadrilateral produce the same signal such that a listener at an arbitrary location perceives a sound source larger than the quadrilateral and significant stereo image. The signals received by two loudspeakers located at adjacent vertices may receive signals which are equalized separately from the signals received by the other loudspeakers for the purpose of reducing comb filtering and improving the tolerance of the device to placement near walls and other obstructions. Two loudspeakers may be delayed by a time corresponding to a sound distance at least equal to the shortest distance between two loudspeakers and not greater than the longest distance between two loudspeakers, for the purpose of reducing comb filtering and improving the perception of large sound source size and stereo imaging for listeners at arbitrary locations.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04R 5/02 - Spatial or constructional arrangements of loudspeakers
  • H04R 5/00 - Stereophonic arrangements

96.

I - SONIC

      
Application Number 130002200
Status Registered
Filing Date 2006-05-02
Registration Date 2007-07-13
Owner Polk Audio, LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Digital cameras; video cameras; optical lenses; DVD players; computer printers; television sets; computer accessories, namely, computer mouse and keyboards; batteries for hand-held, portable electronic devices, namely, cellular telephones, appointment books, calendars, and calculators; computer hardware, namely, memory cards; digital assistants such as portable, battery operated, hand-held electronic devices, namely, appointment books, calendars, and calculators; and audio products, namely, radios, personal stereos, and acoustical speakers.

97.

SDA

      
Application Number 005000641
Status Registered
Filing Date 2006-04-05
Registration Date 2007-03-23
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Audio apparatus; loudspeakers.

98.

I-SONIC

      
Application Number 867622
Status Registered
Filing Date 2005-10-06
Registration Date 2005-10-06
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC. (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Audio equipment.

99.

SDA

      
Serial Number 78742297
Status Registered
Filing Date 2005-10-28
Registration Date 2007-04-10
Owner POLK AUDIO, LLC ()
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Loudspeakers

100.

POLKAUDIO

      
Application Number 127397100
Status Registered
Filing Date 2005-09-29
Registration Date 2008-06-04
Owner Polk Audio, LLC (USA)
NICE Classes  ? 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Audio components, namely speakers, loudspeakers, monitors, reference monitors, digital home theater systems, home theater speakers, reference theater speakers, subwoofers, multi-application seakers, indoor-outdoor speakers, computer speakers, automotive speakers and subwoofers, and parts therefor. (2) Audio components, namely, radios, high-definition radios, satellite-ready radios, compact disc players, and other digital audio players; video components, namely, digital video players, audio-video receivers and parts therefor.
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