Sound Equipment Illuminator Patents (Class 362/86)
  • Patent number: 4214298
    Abstract: A combination light fixture and acoustic conditioner assembly particularly useful in modular room enclosures wherein the ceiling is spaced above the enclosure walls. The invention provides for indirect lighting means and means for masking external sounds in the vicinity of the light fixture assembly. The assembly includes a reflector positioned so that light and sound waves contacting the reflector are dispersed in a plurality of directions due to the concavity of the reflector and undulations therein and eventually contact the ceiling where they are further reflected and spread. Dispersion of sound waves in this manner provides a pleasant, unintelligible sound which masks external sounds that might otherwise distract occupants of the modular room enclosures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1980
    Assignee: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Propst, Travis M. Randolph, Theodore M. Reyda
  • Patent number: 4200903
    Abstract: A free standing indirect lighting fixture utilizing a one-piece molded reflector and a diagonally mounted high intensity discharge lamp has a frosted diffuser over the lamp. Acoustic material on the fixture absorbs ballast hum as well as adding acoustic absorbtion to the room. A back lighted information strip may optionally be included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1980
    Assignee: Conwed Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas A. Koenig, Roger Benasutti
  • Patent number: 4054286
    Abstract: A translucent spherical lamp with dimmer switch and flasher controls, a radio receiver and microphone, and an externally grooved polygonal base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1976
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1977
    Inventor: Richard J. Dressler, Sr.