Patents Assigned to JL Audio, Inc.
  • Magnetic loudspeaker grill mounting system
    Patent number: 11785366
    Abstract: An audio device includes a frame having a first frame portion having a first circumference and a second frame portion coupled to the first frame portion. A grill tray has a second circumference smaller than the first circumference and is coupled to the first frame portion. The first circumference of the frame and the second circumference of the grill tray define a grill slot therebetween. The audio device further includes a magnet partially protruding within the grill slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: JL Audio, Inc.
    Inventors: Lucio Proni, Dwayne Spanbroek, Kaushik Korat
  • Vented loudspeaker
    Patent number: 11284186
    Abstract: A loudspeaker comprises a one-piece frame integrally molded with a venting element which is located within a vent passage extending between the frame interior and a frame flange adapted to mount to a panel of an enclosure or to a baffle wherein pressurized air created by exposure of the enclosure and loudspeaker to elevated temperatures may escape from the enclosure through a leak path formed by the vent passage and the venting element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: JL Audio, Inc.
    Inventors: Lucio Proni, Dwayne Spanbroek, Stephen D. Ponte
  • Self-draining loudspeaker system
    Patent number: 10674252
    Abstract: A loudspeaker system comprises a driver mounted within the interior of a single-reflex band-pass box or a ported box which employ one or more drain tubes to remove standing water that may pool therein without affecting the acoustic performance of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: JL Audio, Inc
    Inventors: Lucio Proni, Bellal J Hamze
  • VENTED LOUDSPEAKER
    Publication number: 20200068291
    Abstract: A loudspeaker comprises a one-piece frame integrally molded with a venting element which is located within a vent passage extending between the frame interior and a frame flange adapted to mount to a panel of an enclosure or to a baffle wherein pressurized air created by exposure of the enclosure and loudspeaker to elevated temperatures may escape from the enclosure through a leak path formed by the vent passage and the venting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: JL Audio, Inc.
    Inventors: Lucio Proni, Dwayne Spanbroek, Stephen D. Ponte
  • Loudspeaker system with multi-component grill assembly
    Patent number: 10484767
    Abstract: A loudspeaker system comprises a speaker frame and a grill assembly formed of a number of components that can be molded in different colors, removed from the frame for painting or other customization and/or replaced with other grill components in order to vary, as desired, the aesthetic appearance of the loudspeaker system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: JL Audio, Inc.
    Inventors: Lucio Proni, Dwayne Spanbroek, Carlos A Gomez
  • SELF-DRAINING LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190349671
    Abstract: A loudspeaker system comprises a driver mounted within the interior of a single-reflex band-pass box or a ported box which employ one or more drain tubes to remove standing water that may pool therein without affecting the acoustic performance of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: JL Audio, Inc.
    Inventors: Lucio Proni, Bellal J Hamze
  • LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM WITH MULTI-COMPONENT GRILL ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20190335256
    Abstract: A loudspeaker system comprises a speaker frame and a grill assembly formed of a number of components that can be molded in different colors, removed from the frame for painting or other customization and/or replaced with other grill components in order to vary, as desired, the aesthetic appearance of the loudspeaker system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: JL Audio, Inc.
    Inventors: Lucio Proni, Dwayne Spanbroek, Carlos A. Gomez
  • Illuminated speaker
    Patent number: 10462546
    Abstract: A loudspeaker comprises a circuit board which mounts a number of light units each including multiple LEDs in a position so that when illuminated they are visible though a transparent or translucent diaphragm and protected from exposure to the environment external to the loudspeaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: JL Audio, Inc.
    Inventors: Lucio Proni, Dwayne H Spanbroek, Carlos A Gomez
  • ILLUMINATED SPEAKER
    Publication number: 20190281374
    Abstract: A loudspeaker comprises a circuit board which mounts a number of light units each including multiple LEDs in a position so that when illuminated they are visible though a transparent or translucent diaphragm and protected from exposure to the environment external to the loudspeaker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Applicant: JL Audio, Inc.
    Inventors: Lucio Proni, Dwayne H. Spanbroek, Carlos A. Gomez
  • Self-draining band-pass loudspeaker system
    Patent number: 10362389
    Abstract: A loudspeaker system comprises a driver mounted within the interior of a single-reflex band-pass box which is self-draining to protect the driver from exposure to standing water. The band-pass box may be mounted at the stern of a boat to direct acoustic energy from the driver to an individual being towed behind it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: JL Audio, Inc.
    Inventors: Lucio Proni, Bellal J Hamze, Donald C Nesbit, Jr.
  • LOUDSPEAKER WITH A FIELD REPLACEABLE MOVING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20180324528
    Abstract: A loudspeaker and method of assembly according to this invention provides for simplified replacement of defective parts that can be accomplished by an unskilled worker without the use of gauges, guides, fixtures or other equipment. A moving assembly, and a combined frame and motor structure, are assembled independently of one another and then connected together, within acceptable tolerances, by a centering tee which is affixed to the moving assembly and may be easily connected to and disconnected from the motor structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: JL Audio, Inc.
    Inventor: Lucio Proni
  • Loudspeaker with a field replaceable moving assembly and method of assembly
    Patent number: 10123125
    Abstract: A loudspeaker and method of assembly according to this invention provides for simplified replacement of defective parts that can be accomplished by an unskilled worker without the use of gauges, guides, fixtures or other equipment. A moving assembly, and a combined frame and motor structure, are assembled independently of one another and then connected together, within acceptable tolerances, by a centering tee which is affixed to the moving assembly and may be easily connected to and disconnected from the motor structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: JL Audio, Inc.
    Inventor: Lucio Proni
  • Passive radiator
    Patent number: 9980036
    Abstract: A passive radiator is provided for use in a loudspeaker system in which the passive radiator and a driver are connected to one another within a speaker enclosure by an acoustic coupler having a coupler opening such that the driver and the passive radiator are located in different planes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: JL Audio, Inc.
    Inventor: Lucio Proni
  • SELF-DRAINING BAND-PASS LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180084334
    Abstract: A loudspeaker system comprises a driver mounted within the interior of a single-reflex band-pass box which is self-draining to protect the driver from exposure to standing water. The band-pass box may be mounted at the stern of a boat to direct acoustic energy from the driver to an individual being towed behind it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Applicant: JL Audio, Inc.
    Inventors: Lucio Proni, Bellal J. Hamze, Donald C. Nesbit, JR.
  • Waveguide for a boat
    Patent number: 9799321
    Abstract: A waveguide mounted in the area beneath the helm of a boat directs acoustic output from one or more loudspeakers to its windshield where the sound can be contained, reinforced and directed toward the entertainment areas of the boat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: JL Audio, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald C. Nesbit, Jr., Bellal J. Hamze, Gregory A. Meloon, Eric J. Miller
  • Loudspeaker system with passive radiator
    Patent number: 9800970
    Abstract: A loudspeaker system is provided in which a passive radiator and a driver are connected to one another within a speaker enclosure by an acoustic coupler having a coupler opening such that the driver and the passive radiator are located in different planes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: JL Audio, Inc.
    Inventor: Lucio Proni
  • PASSIVE RADIATOR
    Publication number: 20170208389
    Abstract: A passive radiator is provided for use in a loudspeaker system in which the passive radiator and a driver are connected to one another within a speaker enclosure by an acoustic coupler having a coupler opening such that the driver and the passive radiator are located in different planes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Applicant: JL Audio, Inc.
    Inventor: Lucio Proni
  • Baffle for a loudspeaker enclosure
    Patent number: D843975
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: JL AUDIO, INC.
    Inventors: Weihua Ge, Dwayne Spanbroek, Lucio Proni, Bellal J. Hamze
  • Loudspeaker grill assembly
    Patent number: D858487
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: JL Audio, Inc.
    Inventors: Lucio Proni, Dwayne Spanbroek, Carlos A. Gomez, Weihua Ge
  • Loudspeaker enclosure
    Patent number: D861643
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: JL Audio, Inc.
    Inventors: Lucio Proni, Weihua Ge, Bellal J Hamze, Dwayne Spanbroek