Patents Examined by D. W. Lee
  • Patent number: 5307418
    Abstract: The present invention is a multi-chamber two-way center channel speaker for an audio system which has four stereo surround sound channels including a right front channel, a left front channel, a rear surround channel and a center channel. The preferred embodiment of the present invention center channel speaker comprises a VCR shaped cabinet having three parallel interior chambers including a front chamber, a middle and a rear chamber, all interconnected by offset openings. A tweeter and two midranges are installed in the front chamber. The rear chamber is vented through a rear opening. The volumes of the three chambers are expanded. This design and construction makes the three interconnected chambers a bass-reflex enclosure having gradually expanded volume for amplifying the backload of the two midranges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1994
    Assignee: Culver Electronic Sales, Inc.
    Inventor: Yoichiro Sumitani