Patents by Inventor Peter Premo

Peter Premo 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).

  • Phase plug and acoustic lens for direct radiating loudspeaker
    Patent number: 8672088
    Abstract: A phase plugs or acoustic lens improves the directional audio performance of a loudspeaker. Application of the improved directional audio performance to a sound system in a listening area may improve the performance of the audio system. Configuration of the acoustic lens or phase plug may include both symmetrical and asymmetrical features to provide an improved frequency response and directivity. The improved loudspeaker may provide improved an improved listing location, for example, in a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Harman International Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Sterling, John Sheerin, Douglas Hogue, Peter Premo
  • PHASE PLUG AND ACOUSTIC LENS FOR DIRECT RADIATING LOUDSPEAKER
    Publication number: 20130228393
    Abstract: A phase plugs or acoustic lens improves the directional audio performance of a loudspeaker. Application of the improved directional audio performance to a sound system in a listening area may improve the performance of the audio system. Configuration of the acoustic lens or phase plug may include both symmetrical and asymmetrical features to provide an improved frequency response and directivity. The improved loudspeaker may provide improved an improved listing location, for example, in a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: Harman International Industries, Incorporated
    Inventors: Brian Sterling, John Sheerin, Douglas Hogue, Peter Premo
  • Phase plug and acoustic lens for direct radiating loudspeaker
    Patent number: 8418802
    Abstract: A phase plugs or acoustic lens improves the directional audio performance of a loudspeaker. Application of the improved directional audio performance to a sound system in a listening area may improve the performance of the audio system. Configuration of the acoustic lens or phase plug may include both symmetrical and asymmetrical features to provide an improved frequency response and directivity. The improved loudspeaker may provide improved an improved listing location, for example, in a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Harman International Industries, Incorporated
    Inventors: Brian Sterling, John Sheerin, Douglas Hogue, Peter Premo
  • PHASE PLUG AND ACOUSTIC LENS FOR DIRECT RADIATING LOUDSPEAKER
    Publication number: 20120279797
    Abstract: A phase plugs or acoustic lens improves the directional audio performance of a loudspeaker. Application of the improved directional audio performance to a sound system in a listening area may improve the performance of the audio system. Configuration of the acoustic lens or phase plug may include both symmetrical and asymmetrical features to provide an improved frequency response and directivity. The improved loudspeaker may provide improved an improved listing location, for example, in a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Brian Sterling, John Sheerin, Douglas Hogue, Peter Premo
  • Phase plug and acoustic lens for direct radiating loudspeaker
    Patent number: 8181736
    Abstract: A phase plugs or acoustic lens improves the directional audio performance of a loudspeaker. Application of the improved directional audio performance to a sound system in a listening area may improve the performance of the audio system. Configuration of the acoustic lens or phase plug may include both symmetrical and asymmetrical features to provide an improved frequency response and directivity. The improved loudspeaker may provide improved an improved listing location, for example, in a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Harman International Industries, Incorporated
    Inventors: Brian Sterling, John Sheerin, Douglas Hogue, Peter Premo
  • PHASE PLUG AND ACOUSTIC LENS FOR DIRECT RADIATING LOUDSPEAKER
    Publication number: 20110168480
    Abstract: A phase plugs or acoustic lens improves the directional audio performance of a loudspeaker. Application of the improved directional audio performance to a sound system in a listening area may improve the performance of the audio system. Configuration of the acoustic lens or phase plug may include both symmetrical and asymmetrical features to provide an improved frequency response and directivity. The improved loudspeaker may provide improved an improved listing location, for example, in a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Brian Sterling, John Sheerin, Douglas Hogue, Peter Premo