Abstract: An apparatus is provided that integrates puddle and footwell lighting in a vehicle with a speaker grille. The apparatus includes a grille having a plurality of apertures configured to permit transmission of acoustic energy generated by a speaker or other audio device. The apparatus further includes a light emitting device configured to illuminate a surface, such as the floor of a vehicle or the ground outside of a vehicle, through the grille.

Abstract: An acoustical assembly and methodology for mounting audio speakers 28 in automotive vehicles an acoustical speaker (28) for generating sound waves including a pair of acoustical horns for directing sound in opposite directions from speakers (28) disposed at the center of the roof (12) toward the adjacent edge of the roof (12). The horns define a box-like central section (32) which is generally square in cross section and enclosing the the speakers (28). A tapered section (34) decreases in thickness from the central section (32) laterally in opposite directions to a rectangular cross section. A rectangular exit opening (38) faces generally transversely to the tapered section (34) and an exit section (36) interconnects the tapered section (34) and the exit opening (38) and the exit section (36) extends through a bend to direct the sound from the lateral direction of the tapered section (34) through the bend to a direction transversely to the tapered section (34) and generally at the window.

Abstract: A vehicular loud speaker cabinet assembly (20) attaches beneath the headliner portion (180) of the vehicular roof and is supported thereagainst in various ways. The vehicle (24) may include a structural roof member (22) interconnecting the respective B pillars (54) such as common in small recreational vehicles. The cabinet assembly (20) for this vehicle (24) includes forward and rearward edge rims (36, 38) which are received along the pinch weld portions (60) of the structural roof member (22) and are functionally and decoratively secured thereto by a moisture seal (62). Alternatively, the cabinet assembly (120, 220) may be provided with threaded fasteners (184, 284) which extend upwardly through the cabinet assembly (120, 220) for anchorage above the headliner portion (180) of the vehicular roof. The threaded fasteners (178) may be used to secure the original equipment dome/cargo light assembly (170) in place.

Abstract: A trim piece (10) includes a body shape (30) and mold edge (34). A fabric cover (28) covers the body (30). An indent (38) extends along the periphery of the trim piece (10) just below the mold edge (34). A movable die part (56) forces additional fabric (40) into the indent (38) during the mold process. The excess fabric (40) is in tension when the movable die part (56) is retracted but the excess fabric (40) relieves the tension between the indent (38) and the mold edge (34) eliminating the tendency of the fabric cloth (28) to pull back or creep back from the mold edge (34) or the resulting cut line.