Patents Assigned to Emo LAbs, Inc.
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Patent number: 9232316Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 4, 2014Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Emo Labs, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Davis Booth, Stefan Bokaemper, Robert H. White, Jr.
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Patent number: 9226078Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Emo Labs, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Hedges, Stefan Bokaemper, Terrence Keith Jones
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Patent number: 9100752Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Emo Labs, Inc.Inventors: Terrence Keith Jones, Stefan Bokaemper
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Patent number: 9094743Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Emo Labs, Inc.Inventors: Stefan Bokaemper, Terrence Keith Jones
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Publication number: 20140270278Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: EMO LABS, INC.Inventors: Terrence Keith Jones, Stefan Bokaemper
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Publication number: 20140270193Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Emo Labs, Inc.Inventor: Terrence Keith Jones
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Publication number: 20140270327Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Emo Labs, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Hedges, Stefan Bokaemper, Terrence Keith Jones
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Publication number: 20140270279Abstract: The invention generally relates to acoustic transducers. In certain aspects, the acoustic transducer includes a diaphragm and an actuator releasably coupled to the diaphragm to cause movement of the diaphragm.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: EMO LABS, INC.Inventor: Terrence Keith Jones
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Publication number: 20140270192Abstract: The invention generally relates to acoustic transducers. In certain aspects, the acoustic transducer includes a speaker in the base of the transducer for emitting acoustic energy at a first range of frequencies. The transducer may also include a diaphragm coupled to the base that is configured to emit acoustic energy at a second range of frequencies. Transducers of the invention may also include at least one actuator coupled to the diaphragm to cause movement of the diaphragm and thus, the acoustic energy at the second range of frequencies.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: EMO LABS, INC.Inventors: Stefan Bokaemper, Daniel Hedges, Terrence Keith Jones
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Publication number: 20140262599Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: EMO LABS, INC.Inventors: Stefan Bokaemper, Terrence Keith Jones
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Patent number: 8798310Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Emo Labs, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Davis Booth, Stefan Bokaemper, Robert H. White, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120186903Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: EMO LABS, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey Davis BOOTH, Stefan BOKAEMPER, Robert H. WHITE, JR.
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Patent number: 8189851Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 6, 2009Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: EMO Labs, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Davis Booth, Stefan Bokaemper, Robert H. White, Jr.
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Patent number: 8068635Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 19, 2009Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Emo Labs, Inc.Inventors: Jason L. Carlson, Stefan Bokaemper
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Publication number: 20110044476Abstract: The present disclosure describes an apparatus and a system for generating electrical signals for a loudspeaker. The loudspeaker may include one or more piezoelectric actuators configured to deflect a diaphragm of the loudspeaker in response to an input signal. The apparatus may be configured to receive the input signal and to drive the piezoelectric actuators to deflect the diaphragm based on the received input signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: EMO LABS, INC.Inventors: Gregory B. BURLINGAME, Stephen L. MARTIN, Jonathan R. WOOD
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Patent number: 7884529Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 31, 2006Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Emo LAbs, Inc.Inventors: Kevin M. Johnson, Matthew D. Abelson
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Publication number: 20100322455Abstract: A wireless speaker may include a housing comprising a networking module configured to receive a signal from an audio source, a power amplifier configured to amplify the signal, and at least one speaker configured to translate the electrical signal into an acoustic wave. The wireless speaker may also include at least one electrical connector configured to be electrically and mechanically coupled to a power source, such as an AC outlet. The electrical connector may be configured to orientate the wireless speaker in various positions relative to wall and may be configured to allow the wireless speaker to pivot or rotate relative to the wall. The wireless speaker may also include at least one light source configured to illuminate at least a portion of the speaker membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2008Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: EMO LABS, INC.Inventor: Jason L. Carlson
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Patent number: D733678Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2013Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Emo Labs, Inc.Inventors: John David Gundlach, Daniel Hedges, Stefan Bokaemper, Terrence Keith Jones, David Logvin
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Patent number: D741835Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2013Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: EMO Labs, Inc.Inventors: John David Gundlach, Daniel Hedges, Stefan Bokaemper, Terrence Keith Jones, David Logvin
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Patent number: D748072Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Emo Labs, Inc.Inventor: Terrence Keith Jones