Patents Assigned to Emo LAbs, Inc.
  • Patent number: 9232316
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a diaphragm that may be used with a mechanical-to-acoustical transducer. The diaphragm may include a layer of optically clear film, a damping layer and another layer of optically clear film. The damping layer may be an adhesive. The diaphragm may also comprise two optically clear films, optionally including a damping layer, wherein the films indicate a desired coefficient of linear thermal expansion in one or both of the machine and transverse directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Emo Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Davis Booth, Stefan Bokaemper, Robert H. White, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9226078
    Abstract: Acoustic transducers may, in certain aspects, include a curved diaphragm and an actuator coupled to the curved diaphragm to cause movement of the curved diaphragm. In certain embodiments, the curved diaphragm has at least one free edge. The left and right edges of the curved diaphragm may be associated with auxiliary supports. The acoustic transducer can be a multi-pole loudspeaker wherein a curved diaphragm radiates the sound energy in a modified dipole pattern. The curvature of the radiating surface of the transducer reduces sound cancellation from sound energy reflected by nearby surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Emo Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Hedges, Stefan Bokaemper, Terrence Keith Jones
  • Patent number: 9100752
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to acoustic transducers. In certain aspects, the acoustic transducer includes a diaphragm and a piezoelectric actuator coupled to the diaphragm to cause movement of the diaphragm. In certain aspects, the transducer also includes a member that limits bending of the actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Emo Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Terrence Keith Jones, Stefan Bokaemper
  • Patent number: 9094743
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to acoustic transducers. In certain aspects, the acoustic transducer includes a diaphragm and an actuator coupled to the diaphragm to cause movement of the diaphragm. The transducer includes a member that limits bending of the diaphragm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Emo Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Stefan Bokaemper, Terrence Keith Jones
  • Publication number: 20140270193
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to acoustic transducers. In certain aspects, the acoustic transducer includes a diaphragm and an actuator. In further aspects, the acoustic transducer includes a connector having a planar proximal end that tapers to a distal end. The proximal end may be coupled to the diaphragm and the distal end coupled to the actuator, such that the actuator causes movement of the diaphragm. In additional aspects, the acoustic transducer includes a connector having a proximal end that couples to the diaphragm and a distal end that couples to the actuator. The proximal end of the connector can include a damping element. In other aspects, the diaphragm includes a connector, in which the connector tapers to a distal end that is configured to mate with the actuator such that the actuator causes movement of the diaphragm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Emo Labs, Inc.
    Inventor: Terrence Keith Jones
  • Publication number: 20140270327
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to acoustic transducers. In certain aspects, the acoustic transducer includes a curved diaphragm and an actuator coupled to the curved diaphragm to cause movement of the curved diaphragm. In certain embodiments, the curved diaphragm has at least one free edge. In other embodiments, the left and right edges of the curved diaphragm are associated with auxiliary supports. In another embodiment, the acoustic transducer is a multi-pole loudspeaker wherein a curved diaphragm radiates the sound energy in a modified dipole pattern. The curvature of the radiating surface of the transducer reduces sound cancellation from sound energy reflected by nearby surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Emo Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Hedges, Stefan Bokaemper, Terrence Keith Jones
  • Patent number: 8798310
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a diaphragm that may be used with a mechanical-to-acoustical transducer. The diaphragm may include a layer of optically clear film, a damping layer and another layer of optically clear film. The damping layer may be an adhesive. The diaphragm may also comprise two optically clear films, optionally including a damping layer, wherein the films indicate a desired coefficient of linear thermal expansion in one or both of the machine and transverse directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Emo Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Davis Booth, Stefan Bokaemper, Robert H. White, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8189851
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a diaphragm that may be used with a mechanical-to-acoustical transducer. The diaphragm may include a layer of optically clear film, a damping layer and another layer of optically clear film. The damping layer may be an adhesive. The diaphragm may also comprise two optically clear films, optionally including a damping layer, wherein the films indicate a desired coefficient of linear thermal expansion in one or both of the machine and transverse directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: EMO Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Davis Booth, Stefan Bokaemper, Robert H. White, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8068635
    Abstract: A multifunctional transducer diaphragm may be configured as audio speaker system for displays wherein the multifunctional transducer diaphragm is capable of polarizing light transmitted therethrough and can convert mechanical motion into acoustical energy. In a related embodiment, a display panel system may comprise a multifunctional display screen comprising a single multifunctional transducer diaphragm capable of polarizing light which converts mechanical motion into acoustical energy, simultaneously providing both display screen and audio speaker functionalities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Emo Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason L. Carlson, Stefan Bokaemper
  • Patent number: 7884529
    Abstract: An acoustic transducer is disclosed that is capable of converting mechanical motion into acoustical energy may include a diaphragm and a support on one portion of the diaphragm. An actuator may then be provided that is operatively coupled to a second portion of the diaphragm. The support and actuator may be configured to be environmentally responsive to surrounding conditions of, e.g., heat and/or humidity which may then substantially maintain the diaphragm's acoustic performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Emo LAbs, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Johnson, Matthew D. Abelson
  • Publication number: 20090285431
    Abstract: A multifunctional transducer diaphragm may be configured as audio speaker system for displays wherein the multifunctional transducer diaphragm is capable of polarizing light transmitted therethrough and can convert mechanical motion into acoustical energy. In a related embodiment, a display panel system may comprise a multifunctional display screen comprising a single multifunctional transducer diaphragm capable of polarizing light which converts mechanical motion into acoustical energy, simultaneously providing both display screen and audio speaker functionalities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: Emo Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason L. CARLSON, Stefan BOKAEMPER
  • Patent number: D733678
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Emo Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: John David Gundlach, Daniel Hedges, Stefan Bokaemper, Terrence Keith Jones, David Logvin
  • Patent number: D741835
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: EMO Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: John David Gundlach, Daniel Hedges, Stefan Bokaemper, Terrence Keith Jones, David Logvin
  • Patent number: D748072
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Emo Labs, Inc.
    Inventor: Terrence Keith Jones