Patents Assigned to Southern Audio Services, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11752957
    Abstract: An electrical distribution system for personal water craft and recreational vehicles. The primary components include a digital switching device; a series of power lines; and one or more remote controls, a control panel, or both. The digital switching device is preferably a bank of solid state relay switches controlled by an MCU. The control panel also has an MCU. The control panel MCU communicates with the digital switching device MCU. This allows signals from the control panel to travel on a single communication cable to the digital switching device, significantly reducing the control panel footprint compared to prior art control panels. When a radio frequency (RF) receiver is provided, the electrical distribution system may receive signals from a remote control. The remote control may be utilized in addition to or in lieu of the control panel. Power lines run from the digital switching device to wherever power is desired in the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: SOUTHERN AUDIO SERVICES, INC
    Inventors: Jeff B Jordan, Jon C Jordan
  • Patent number: 11745669
    Abstract: A sound bar having a mounting assembly configured to pivotally secure the bar. The sound bar includes an elongated, at least partially hollow, housing. The housing has a body extending between two opposing ends. A speaker array is positioned in the body. At least one speaker is positioned in at least one end of the bar. The end speaker(s) are preferably bass speakers in fluid communication with the hollow housing. A grill is preferably positioned over at least one of the housing ends. The grill preferably has a center hub affixed to an outer rim by spokes defining open spaces in the grill to facilitate the emission of sound. A mount is attached to the sound bar to secure the bar to a structure while allowing the bar to pivot along its longitudinal axis. Preferably, the mount is secured to the center hub of the grill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: SOUTHERN AUDIO SERVICES, INC.
    Inventor: Jeff Jordan
  • Patent number: 11407362
    Abstract: A sound bar having a mounting assembly configured to pivotally secure the bar. The sound bar includes an elongated, at least partially hollow, housing. The housing has a body extending between two opposing ends. A speaker array is positioned in the body. At least one speaker is positioned in at least one end of the bar. The end speaker(s) are preferably bass speakers in fluid communication with the hollow housing. A grill is preferably positioned over at least one of the housing ends. The grill preferably has a center hub affixed to an outer rim by spokes defining open spaces in the grill to facilitate the emission of sound. A mount is attached to the sound bar to secure the bar to a structure while allowing the bar to pivot along its longitudinal axis. Preferably, the mount is secured to the center hub of the grill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: SOUTHERN AUDIO SERVICES, INC.
    Inventor: Jeff B. Jordan
  • Patent number: 11285885
    Abstract: A sound bar having a mounting assembly configured to pivotally secure the bar. The sound bar includes an elongated, at least partially hollow, housing. The housing has a body extending between two opposing ends. A speaker array is positioned in the body. At least one speaker is positioned in at least one end of the bar. The end speaker(s) are preferably bass speakers in fluid communication with the hollow housing. A grill is preferably positioned over at least one of the housing ends. The grill preferably has a center hub affixed to an outer rim by spokes defining open spaces in the grill to facilitate the emission of sound. A mount is attached to the sound bar to secure the bar to a structure while allowing the bar to pivot along its longitudinal axis. Preferably, the mount is secured to the center hub of the grill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: SOUTHERN AUDIO SERVICES, INC.
    Inventor: Jeff B. Jordan
  • Patent number: 11180227
    Abstract: An electrical distribution system for personal water craft. The primary components include a digital switching device; a series of power lines; and one or more remote controls, a control panel, or both. The digital switching device is preferably a bank of solid state relay switches controlled by an MCU. The control panel also has an MCU. The control panel MCU communicates with the digital switching device MCU. This allows signals from the control panel to travel on a single communication cable to the digital switching device, significantly reducing the control panel footprint compared to prior art control panels. When a radio frequency (RF) receiver is provided, the electrical distribution system may receive signals from a remote control. The remote control may be utilized in addition to or in lieu of the control panel. Power lines run from the digital switching device to wherever power is desired in the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: SOUTHERN AUDIO SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Jeff B Jordan, Jon C Jordan
  • Patent number: 11173854
    Abstract: An electrical distribution system for personal water craft and recreational vehicles. The primary components include a digital switching device; a series of power lines; and one or more remote controls, a control panel, or both. The digital switching device is preferably a bank of solid state relay switches controlled by an MCU. The control panel also has an MCU. The control panel MCU communicates with the digital switching device MCU. This allows signals from the control panel to travel on a single communication cable to the digital switching device, significantly reducing the control panel footprint compared to prior art control panels. When a radio frequency (RF) receiver is provided, the electrical distribution system may receive signals from a remote control. The remote control may be utilized in addition to or in lieu of the control panel. Power lines run from the digital switching device to wherever power is desired in the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: SOUTHERN AUDIO SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Jeff B Jordan, Jon C Jordan
  • Patent number: 10723419
    Abstract: An electrical distribution system for personal water craft. The primary components include a digital switching device; a series of power lines; and one or more remote controls, a control panel, or both. The digital switching device is preferably a bank of solid state relay switches controlled by an MCU. The control panel also has an MCU. The control panel MCU communicates with the digital switching device MCU. This allows signals from the control panel to travel on a single communication cable to the digital switching device, significantly reducing the control panel footprint compared to prior art control panels. When a radio frequency (RF) receiver is provided, the electrical distribution system may receive signals from a remote control. The remote control may be utilized in addition to or in lieu of the control panel. Power lines run from the digital switching device to wherever power is desired in the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: SOUTHERN AUDIO SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Jeff B Jordan, Jon C Jordan
  • Patent number: 10471903
    Abstract: A sound bar having a mounting assembly configured to pivotally secure the bar. The sound bar includes an elongated, at least partially hollow, housing. The housing has a body extending between two opposing ends. A speaker array is positioned in the body. At least one speaker is positioned in at least one end of the bar. The end speaker(s) are preferably bass speakers in fluid communication with the hollow housing. A grill is preferably positioned over at least one of the housing ends. The grill preferably has a center hub affixed to an outer rim by spokes defining open spaces in the grill to facilitate the emission of sound. A mount is attached to the sound bar to secure the bar to a structure while allowing the bar to pivot along its longitudinal axis. Preferably, the mount is secured to the center hub of the grill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: SOUTHERN AUDIO SERVICES, INC.
    Inventor: Jeff B. Jordan
  • Patent number: 9381870
    Abstract: An assembly for mounting an accessory. The assembly can be configured to permit the accessory to pan, rotate or tilt. The assembly includes a mounting member attachable to the support structure and having a mounting member electrical connector. The assembly also includes a docking member releasably attached to the mounting member and having a docking member electrical connector communicably coupled to the mounting member electrical connector. The accessory is attached to the docking member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Southern Audio Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff B. Jordan, Jon C. Jordan
  • Patent number: 9381869
    Abstract: An assembly for mounting an accessory to a support structure. The assembly can be configured to permit the accessory to pan, rotate or tilt. The assembly includes a mounting member attachable to the support structure and having a mounting member electrical connector. The assembly also includes a docking member releasably attached to the mounting member and having a docking member electrical connector communicably coupled to the mounting member electrical connector. The accessory is attached to the docking member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Southern Audio Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff B. Jordan, Jon C. Jordan
  • Patent number: 9050936
    Abstract: An assembly for mounting an accessory to a support structure. The assembly can be configured to permit the accessory to pan, rotate or tilt. The assembly includes a mounting member attachable to the support structure and having a mounting member electrical connector. The assembly also includes a docking member releasably attached to the mounting member and having a docking member electrical connector communicably coupled to the mounting member electrical connector. The accessory is attached to the docking member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Southern Audio Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeff Jordan
  • Publication number: 20140199884
    Abstract: An assembly for mounting an accessory to a support structure. The assembly can be configured to permit the accessory to pan, rotate or tilt. The assembly includes a mounting member attachable to the support structure and having a mounting member electrical connector. The assembly also includes a docking member releasably attached to the mounting member and having a docking member electrical connector communicably coupled to the mounting member electrical connector. The accessory is attached to the docking member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: SOUTHERN AUDIO SERVICES, INC.
    Inventor: SOUTHERN AUDIO SERVICES, INC.
  • Publication number: 20140197218
    Abstract: An assembly for mounting an accessory. The assembly can be configured to permit the accessory to pan, rotate or tilt. The assembly includes a mounting member attachable to the support structure and having a mounting member electrical connector. The assembly also includes a docking member releasably attached to the mounting member and having a docking member electrical connector communicably coupled to the mounting member electrical connector. The accessory is attached to the docking member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: SOUTHERN AUDIO SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: JEFF B. JORDAN, JON C. JORDAN
  • Publication number: 20140199859
    Abstract: An assembly for mounting an accessory to a support structure. The assembly can be configured to permit the accessory to pan, rotate or tilt. The assembly includes a mounting member attachable to the support structure and having a mounting member electrical connector. The assembly also includes a docking member releasably attached to the mounting member and having a docking member electrical connector communicably coupled to the mounting member electrical connector. The accessory is attached to the docking member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: SOUTHERN AUDIO SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: JEFF B. JORDAN, JON C. JORDAN
  • Patent number: 8459197
    Abstract: Apparatus mountable to a boat tower or pylon used to tow a skier, water boarder, tuber or rafter including an elongated arm pivotally mounted to the boat tower or pylon, a tow rope post fixed to the arm and including a tether guide ring through which a tow rope may be threaded and a mounting member to which one end of the tow rope may be secured. The apparatus will also include a sensor that detects the change in position of the tow rope post from a predetermined fixed position caused by the lateral movement of the person being towed. The elongated arm may have speaker and/or light mounts to fix speakers and/or lights to the elongated arm in a position to track the movements of the towed person and may further include a securing means to fix the elongated arm in a given position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Southern Audio Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeff Jordan
  • Patent number: D471892
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Southern Audio Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff B. Jordan, Michael Craig Romero
  • Patent number: D478064
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: Southern Audio Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff B. Jordan, Michael Craig Romero
  • Patent number: D480705
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Southern Audio Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff B. Jordan, Michael Craig Romero
  • Patent number: D655706
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Southern Audio Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff B. Jordan, Jon C. Jordan
  • Patent number: D662936
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Southern Audio Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon C Jordan, Jeff B Jordan