Patents by Inventor Alan J. Goldwater

Alan J. Goldwater has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4157741
    Abstract: A phase plug structure is described which is an intermediate element between a conventional fiber cone loudspeaker and an exponential horn. The purpose of the phase plug is to equalize acoustical path lengths and thereby minimize high-frequency cancellations caused by phase differences. The design of the phase plug is based upon an analysis of both low-frequency and high-frequency horn behavior. A usable bandwidth of four octaves is obtained over a sharply-defined angle of radiation.In accordance with another embodiment of the invention, an enclosure is provided having a first exponential radiator, of relatively small size attached to the front of the speaker, and a relatively large exponential radiator coupled to the rear surface of the speaker for improved base response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 12, 1979
    Inventor: Alan J. Goldwater