Patents by Inventor Jean-Pierre Morkerken

Jean-Pierre Morkerken 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: 11095977
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sound emitter device (1) that is immersible or semi-immersible in a liquid, the device comprising both a rigid hollow body (3) having at least one opening one of its ends (31, 32) and arranged to be immersed at least in part in the liquid, in such a manner that the main axis (4) passing through the opening of the hollow body (3) is substantially vertical, and also at least one electrodynamic loudspeaker (5, 51, 52) comprising at least one diaphragm (6, 61, 62), at least one magnet, at least one moving coil (7, 71, 72). The at least one loudspeaker (5, 51, 52) is fastened inside the hollow body (3) in the proximity of at least one immersed opening of the hollow body (3), the device (1) and its hollow body (3) being arranged so that, when the device (1) is at least semi-immersed, the diaphragm (6, 61, 62) of the at least one loudspeaker (5, 51, 52) is in contact with the liquid on at least one of its sides and closes the immersed opening (32) of the hollow body (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Inventors: Jean-Pierre Morkerken, Jean-Dominique Polack
  • Publication number: 20210067869
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sound emitter device (1) that is immersible or semi-immersible in a liquid, the device comprising both a rigid hollow body (3) having at least one opening one of its ends (31, 32) and arranged to be immersed at least in part in the liquid, in such a manner that the main axis (4) passing through the opening of the hollow body (3) is substantially vertical, and also at least one electrodynamic loudspeaker (5, 51, 52) comprising at least one diaphragm (6, 61, 62), at least one magnet, at least one moving coil (7, 71, 72). The at least one loudspeaker (5, 51, 52) is fastened inside the hollow body (3) in the proximity of at least one immersed opening of the hollow body (3), the device (1) and its hollow body (3) being arranged so that, when the device (1) is at least semi-immersed, the diaphragm (6, 61, 62) of the at least one loudspeaker (5, 51, 52) is in contact with the liquid on at least one of its sides and closes the immersed opening (32) of the hollow body (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Jean-Pierre MORKERKEN, Jean-Dominique POLACK
  • Patent number: 7011178
    Abstract: A sound transmitter includes at least a vibrating membrane mounted on the wall of an enclosure so that one surface of the speaker membrane radiates in the enclosure, the enclosure being provided with a vent forming a conduit between an outlet inside the enclosure and an outlet outside the enclosure. The vent comprises aerodynamic turbulence attenuating elements at least at one of the outlets, the turbulence resulting from an air stream caused by the large amplitude displacements of the membrane. The invention also concerns a sound transmitter wherein air moves in a conduit (33) extending from the membrane to an outlet (35) of the conduit (33) on the outside. The invention further concerns a speaker whereof the members have an aerodynamic shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignees: Universite Pierre et Marie Curie
    Inventor: Jean-Pierre Morkerken
  • Publication number: 20040173402
    Abstract: The invention concerns a sound transmitter comprising at least a vibrating membrane mounted on the wall of an enclosure so that one surface of the speaker membrane radiates in the enclosure, the enclosure being provided with a vent forming a conduit between an outlet inside the enclosure and an outlet outside the enclosure. The invention is characterised in that the vent comprises aerodynamic turbulence attenuating means at least at one of the outlets, said turbulence resulting from an air stream caused by the large amplitude displacements of the membrane. The invention also concerns a sound transmitter wherein air moves in a conduit (33) extending from the membrane to an outlet (35) of the conduit (33) on the outside. The invention further concerns a speaker whereof the members have an aerodynamic shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventor: Jean-Pierre Morkerken