Patents Examined by Huyen D. Le
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Patent number: 11516589Abstract: A sounding device includes a positioning bracket, a vibration system including diaphragm and voice coil, and a magnetic circuit system including yoke fixed to the positioning bracket and magnet. The yoke includes yoke body fixed to the magnet, yoke sidewall bending and extending from periphery of the yoke body to the diaphragm, and yoke extension portion bending and extending from the yoke sidewall to the positioning bracket. The positioning bracket includes positioning bracket body and positioning slot formed by depression from one side of the positioning bracket body close to the yoke to the diaphragm. One side of the yoke extension portion close to the diaphragm abuts against a bottom surface of the positioning slot. One end of the yoke extension portion away from the yoke sidewall is fixed to the positioning bracket. The sounding device has a simple structure, high strength, easy assembly and positioning, and high reliability.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2021Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: AAC Microtech (Changzhou) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wei Song, Zhiwei Zhong, Xin Jin
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Patent number: 11509989Abstract: Headphones include an earbud, including a knob-shaped body, an earbud tip extending from the knob-shaped body and configured to enter an ear canal of a listener, a harness strap interface disposed on the knob-shaped body and configured to removably accommodate a detachable harness strap.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Plantronics, Inc.Inventor: David Kim
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Patent number: 11499300Abstract: A shower column assembly includes a shower column, and first and second shower column mounts. A showerhead is fluidically connected at a first end of the shower column, and a hand shower is fluidically connected to the shower column via a hose connection at a second end of the shower column opposite the first end. A diverter is positioned within the shower column at the supply location, and a flow selection valve is positioned offset from the diverter along a fluid path defined, at least in part, by the shower column.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2020Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.Inventors: Erik Sierks, Evan Benstead
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Patent number: 11503410Abstract: A display module, a display device and a method of forming a display module are provided. The display module includes: a display sounding structure including a display panel and an auxiliary layer connected to the display panel; an excitation source configured to drive the display panel, the display module further includes a supporting frame, and the display panel is connected to the supporting frame through the auxiliary layer; or an excitation source configured to drive the auxiliary layer to vibrate and sound, the auxiliary layer is a transparent film layer arranged at a light-emitting side of the display panel cooperating with the display panel to form a sounding chamber in an enclosing manner.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2021Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Beijing BOE Technology Development Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yaqian Ji, Yingming Liu, Xiufeng Li, Yanling Han, Wenchao Han, Yue Gou, Chenyang Zhang, Jing Yu, Wei Sun, Xiaoliang Ding, Yuzhen Guo, Peixiao Li
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Patent number: 11496839Abstract: A speaker unit is provided. The speaker unit may include a frame; a yoke elongated on the frame along a front-to-rear direction; a first magnet disposed on one side of the yoke; a first plate disposed on one side of the first magnet; a first diaphragm disposed on one side of the first plate; a first coil fixed to the first diaphragm; a second magnet disposed on the other side of the yoke; a second plate disposed on the other side of the second magnet; a second diaphragm disposed on the other side of the second plate; a substrate disposed on the frame; a microphone electrically connected to the substrate; and a second coil fixed to the second diaphragm, wherein the first magnet and the second magnet are both in contact with the yoke, the frame includes a seating portion, and the microphone is disposed in the seating portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2021Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: ALMUS Corp.Inventors: Ju Heon Ko, Byung Il Min, Jeong Kwon Park, Yun Uk Ha, JongWon Lee, Seo Young Kim, Soon Hyuk Hong
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Patent number: 11492816Abstract: One or more embodiments of a device for providing a structure for a person to enter and exit a pool and support plumbing for the pool are disclosed. The structure includes a step structure, suction plumbing, and return plumbing. The step structure includes steps and a support structure configured to support the steps. The suction plumbing is fixed to the step structure and includes a first high point. The suction plumbing also includes a suction outlet below the first highpoint. The suction plumbing is arranged to pull water via the suction outlet and the first high point. The return plumbing is separate from the suction plumbing and is fixed to the step structure. The return plumbing includes a second high point and a return outlet. The return plumbing is arranged to output water via the second high point and the return outlet.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2021Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Inventor: Nicholas W. Eckhardt
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Omnidirectional speaker with an inverted dome diaphragm and asymmetric vertical directivity response
Patent number: 11490194Abstract: A compression driver for an omnidirectional loudspeaker having an inverted dome diaphragm, a phasing plug having a top portion facing a convex surface of the inverted dome diaphragm and a plurality of concentric apertures that cooperate with the convex surface of the inverted dome diaphragm. Each aperture has a predetermined radial width and is spaced a predetermined concentric distance from an adjacent aperture converging at an exit of the phasing plug. The compression driver has a dispersion control assembly mounted to the bottom portion of the phasing plug along the central axis.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2021Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Harman Professional, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Voishvillo, Richard D. Kamlet -
Patent number: 11486126Abstract: This disclosure relates to systems, methods, and compositions for dispensing multiple compositions into a plurality of containers or atmospheres. In one embodiment, this disclosure pertains to treating and preventing offensive odors arising from toilets. The system includes a base station with at least one bag-on-valve (BOV) canister, which holds one or more compositions. A tube leads from the output of the bag-on-valve canister to a bowl clip and/or to a spray nozzle. The bowl clip can be mounted to a toilet bowl. One example embodiment of the invention includes a bowl clip with a sensor that initiates release of the composition(s) from the bag-on-valve (BOV) canister(s), while another embodiment initiates release of the composition(s) from the bag-on-valve (BOV) canister(s) using a motion sensor or activation switch. The compositions are delivered to treat and prevent offensive odors.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2021Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Inventor: Jonathan G. Foss
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Patent number: 11490209Abstract: A vibration generation apparatus includes a concave frame, a vibrator, and a first damper. The frame has an opening in upper portion thereof. The vibrator is housed in the frame. The first damper is connected to the vibrator and the frame and is configured to hold the vibrator such that the vibrator is able to move in an up-down direction with respect to the frame. The first damper has a predetermined thickness. The first damper is in an N-shape in a side view and includes two bent portions and has an upper end mounted on an edge of the opening and a lower end mounted on a lower edge of the vibrator.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2021Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Faurecia Clarion Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yousuke Takano, Naoki Takada, Kenji Kono, Akira Mutou
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Patent number: 11490210Abstract: A loudspeaker comprising two acoustic diaphragms mounted to face in axially-opposed directions, two voice coils each having an axis and an axial length and being configured to reciprocate along its axis to drive one of the diaphragms, the axes being substantially parallel and both axes passing through both diaphragms, and at least one magnet forming part of a chassis assembly configured to provide two axially-extending gaps, one for each of the voice coils to reciprocate within, wherein the at least one magnet and the chassis assembly are adapted so that magnetic flux flows across the gaps in opposite directions, and wherein when in use the diaphragms are at their predetermined maximum negative excursions the voice coils overlap in the axial direction by between 10% and 90% of their average axial length, and wherein when in use the diaphragms are in a relaxed position, between their maximum negative and positive excursions, the voice coils do not overlap in the axial direction.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2021Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: GP ACOUSTICS INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDInventors: Jack Anthony Oclee-Brown, Christopher Spear
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Patent number: 11490190Abstract: Aspects of the subject technology relate to electronic devices having speakers with resonators, such as Helmholtz resonators, acoustically coupled to the front volume of the speaker. A speaker module for an electronic device may include multiple resonators, including a first resonator that is acoustically separate from, and at least partially disposed within a second resonator. An acoustic barrier between the first resonator and the second resonator may have a liquid resistance that is different from a liquid resistance that is provided between the first resonator and a back volume of the speaker module and/or between an external environment of the speaker. In one or more implementations, a third resonator may be provided, that is spatially separated from first and second nested and/or adjacent resonators.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2021Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Oliver Leonhardt, Anthony P. Grazian, Claudio Notarangelo
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Patent number: 11479985Abstract: A frame assembly for a frame pool and a frame pool including a frame assembly are provided. The frame assembly includes a horizontal support, a vertical support, a T-joint, and a coupling assembly releasably connecting a corresponding one of the horizontal support or the vertical support to the T-joint. The coupling assembly includes a collar having a tubular body. In some embodiments, a guide extends outwardly from the tubular body, and a limiting member moves through the guide between a locked position and an unlocked position to selectively retain the corresponding one of the horizontal support or the vertical support to the T-joint. In some embodiments, the limiting member is integrally formed with the tubular body and movable between the unlocked and locked positions to selectively retain the corresponding one of the horizontal support or the vertical support to the T-joint.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2021Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: BESTWAY INFLATABLES & MATERIAL CORP.Inventors: Shuiyong Huang, Xiaobo Chen
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Patent number: 11477582Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting and diagnosing causes of subpar performance of a hearing device are provided for a user. The hearing device may include a housing, a receiver and a sound processor configured to send signals to the receiver. The receiver may be configured to output audio signals from the signals sent by the sound processor. A base unit may include a main body having a cradle formed therein. The cradle may be configured to receive the hearing device therein. A base unit microphone interfaces with the cradle and may be configured to receive output audio signals from the receiver when the hearing device is received in the cradle. The base unit microphone and the receiver remain in open communication with a space exterior of the base unit when the hearing device has been received in the cradle.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Eargo, Inc.Inventors: Hardik Ruparel, Iain Butler
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Patent number: 11473284Abstract: A portable restroom includes an enclosed interior including a door, a waste tank, a commode disposed within the enclosed interior and coupled to the waste tank, a power source, a microprocessor coupled to the power source, a door sensor positioned to sense whether the door is open or closed, and a door lock sensor positioned to sense whether the door is locked or unlocked. Sensors can be provided to sense the closed status of the door and the status of the door lock. Additional sensors can monitor various levels and usage of consumables. The microprocessor monitors the sensed data and wirelessly alerts a service provider when the restroom needs service. A payment receiving means can be provided to the portable restroom and coupled to the microprocessor so that a user can provide payment for access to the portable restroom.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Satellite Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth V. Schomburg, Ronald J. Holmstadt
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Patent number: 11470417Abstract: According to an aspect of the disclosure, a loudspeaker includes an enclosure. The enclosure includes a first plurality of sidewalls. The loudspeaker further includes a horn. The horn is defined in part by the first plurality of sidewalls. The horn includes a second plurality of sidewalls that are coupled to the first plurality of sidewalls and that include a first sidewall and a second sidewall. The horn further includes a motorboard that includes a first opening arranged along a plane and a second opening arranged along the plane. The motorboard is coupled to the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The loudspeaker further includes an active driver arranged concentric to the first opening to transmit sound waves directly through the first opening, and a passive component arranged concentric to the second opening to transmit sound waves directly through the second opening.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2021Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Klipsch Group, Inc.Inventor: Rogelio Delgado, Jr.
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Patent number: 11464372Abstract: A toilet device (1) comprising a seat portion (2) and a pair of leg portions (6) attached to opposite ends of the seat portion (2), wherein a first end of each leg portion is pivotally attached to its respective end of the seat portion so that the leg portions (6) can be deployed from a first, folded configuration of the toilet device (1), in which each leg portion (6) extends from its respective first end towards a rear of the toilet device (1), towards a second, erect configuration of the toilet device (1) in which each leg portion (6) extends from its respective first end substantially at right angles to the seat portion (2), the leg portions (6) being connected by at least one connecting element (7, 8) pivotally connected to a second of each of the leg portions (6).Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2019Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: CONSTABLE GROUP LIMITEDInventor: Anne-Marie Perkins
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Patent number: 11464690Abstract: A posturally supportive toilet seat apparatus 1 comprising a seat 10 having a base portion 11. The base portion has leg support features 12 and an aperture 13 formed therein for passage of waste therethrough. The apparatus 10 further comprises a back support 14 which extends from a rear end of the base portion 11. The back support 14 and leg support features 12 are shaped, dimensioned, and, in an in use-configuration, adjustable/positionable relative to each other in an oblique relationship. In the in-use configuration, the thighs and torso of a user seated on the seat 10 are encouraged to form an acute interior angle therebetween, with knees locatable above hips, essentially resulting in the user adopting a squat position.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: James Lecky Design LimitedInventors: Colm Dobbs, Laura Finney, David Turner
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Patent number: 11459741Abstract: Wall-mounted sanitary equipment comprises a support supporting a water supply means; a tap support means on which a tap is attached; a funnel and a platform having a bottom and a peripheral edge, such that the platform is configured to form a basin under the dispensing head of the tap, the funnel having an upper collection opening for collecting wastewater originating from the platform, the funnel further comprising a lower discharge end connected to a wastewater collection means, the bottom of the platform being pivotably mounted between two positions, a first position in which said platform is folded in the vertical position and a second position in which said platform is kept horizontal in order to act as a basin.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2018Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Inventor: Yves Mallouk
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Patent number: 11459781Abstract: An above ground frame pool is disclosed including a frame assembly and a liner supported by the frame assembly. The frame assembly includes a plurality of horizontal pipes, a plurality of vertical pipes, and a plurality of T-shaped joints. The joints may lack mechanical fasteners with adjacent pipes or corresponding apertures. The joints may be one-piece or multi-piece structures. Such joints may be water-resistant and convenient to manufacture, assemble, disassemble, and store.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2022Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Intex Marketing Ltd.Inventors: Zhi Xiong Huang, Ai Ming Tan, Yaw Yuan Hsu
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Patent number: 11463825Abstract: A hearing instrument includes: a microphone for providing a first audio signal; a signal processor for processing the first audio signal into a second audio signal compensating a hearing loss of a user of the hearing instrument; a speaker connected to an output of the signal processor for converting the second audio signal into an output sound signal; a wireless communication unit configured for wireless data communication; and an antenna for electromagnetic field emission and/or reception, the antenna having a first antenna element and additional antenna elements, the first antenna element having a first branch and a second branch being connected with the wireless communication unit, the first branch having a first connecting region and the second branch having a second connecting region; wherein one or each of the additional antenna elements interconnects the first connecting region and the second connecting region.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2019Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: GN HEARING A/SInventor: Soren Kvist