Patents by Inventor Brian K. Servis
Brian K. Servis has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9998832Abstract: The present invention provides for a surface acoustic transducer optimally structured to produce sound within an aircraft cabin by vibrating the interior cabin walls. Specifically, the surface acoustic transducer comprises a primary assembly comprising a voice coil assembly having a voice coil former and wire, and a transducer housing for retaining said primary assembly and a magnet therein such in movable relations. The present surface acoustic transducer may further include a spider structured to provide an improved excursion. An external housing may additionally be provided comprising a rigid retaining wall for protecting the surface acoustic transducer from potential externally applied forces and a malleable excursion cover allowing for an excursion of the primary assembly thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2017Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Bongiovi Acoustics LLCInventors: Anthony Bongiovi, Lawrence Robert Hamelink, Brian K. Servis, John Robert Bielski
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Patent number: 9906867Abstract: The present invention provides for a surface acoustic transducer optimally structured to produce sound within an aircraft cabin by vibrating the interior cabin walls. Specifically, the surface acoustic transducer comprises a primary assembly comprising a voice coil assembly having a voice coil former and wire, and a transducer housing for retaining said primary assembly and a magnet therein such in movable relations. The present surface acoustic transducer may further include a spider structured to provide an improved excursion. An external housing may additionally be provided comprising a rigid retaining wall for protecting the surface acoustic transducer from potential externally applied forces and a malleable excursion cover allowing for an excursion of the primary assembly thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2016Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Bongiovi Acoustics LLCInventors: Anthony Bongiovi, Lawrence Robert Hamelink, Brian K. Servis, John Robert Bielski
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Publication number: 20170289695Abstract: The present invention provides for a surface acoustic transducer optimally structured to produce sound within an aircraft cabin by vibrating the interior cabin walls. Specifically, the surface acoustic transducer comprises a primary assembly comprising a voice coil assembly having a voice coil former and wire, and a transducer housing for retaining said primary assembly and a magnet therein such in movable relations. The present surface acoustic transducer may further include a spider structured to provide an improved excursion. An external housing may additionally be provided comprising a rigid retaining wall for protecting the surface acoustic transducer from potential externally applied forces and a malleable excursion cover allowing for an excursion of the primary assembly thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Anthony Bongiovi, Lawrence Robert Hamelink, Brian K. Servis, John Robert Bielski
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Publication number: 20170193980Abstract: A system for providing an enhanced audible environment within an aircraft cabin includes at least one, but possibly, a plurality of transducers mounted symmetrically about a window of the aircraft cabin on a mounting flange of the window. The transducers are cooperatively disposed and configured to excite at least a viewing pane of said window so as to provide a desired audible environment within an aircraft cabin, without obstructing the view from the window.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Anthony Bongiovi, Lawrence Robert Hamelink, Brian K. Servis, John Robert Bielski
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Publication number: 20170150271Abstract: The present invention provides for a surface acoustic transducer optimally structured to produce sound within an aircraft cabin by vibrating the interior cabin walls. Specifically, the surface acoustic transducer comprises a primary assembly comprising a voice coil assembly having a voice coil former and wire, and a transducer housing for retaining said primary assembly and a magnet therein such in movable relations. The present surface acoustic transducer may further include a spider structured to provide an improved excursion. An external housing may additionally be provided comprising a rigid retaining wall for protecting the surface acoustic transducer from potential externally applied forces and a malleable excursion cover allowing for an excursion of the primary assembly thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2016Publication date: May 25, 2017Inventors: Anthony Bongiovi, Lawrence Robert Hamelink, Brian K. Servis, John Robert Bielski
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Patent number: 9621994Abstract: The present invention provides for a surface acoustic transducer optimally structured to produce sound within an aircraft cabin by vibrating the interior cabin walls. Specifically, the surface acoustic transducer comprises a primary assembly comprising a voice coil assembly having a voice coil former and wire, and a transducer housing for retaining said primary assembly and a magnet therein such in movable relations. The present surface acoustic transducer may further include a spider structured to provide an improved excursion. An external housing may additionally be provided comprising a rigid retaining wall for protecting the surface acoustic transducer from potential externally applied forces and a malleable excursion cover allowing for an excursion of the primary assembly thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2015Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: Bongiovi Acoustics LLCInventors: Anthony Bongiovi, Lawrence Robert Hamelink, Brian K. Servis, John Robert Bielski
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Publication number: 20140094228Abstract: A vehicle telephone device for mounting in a vehicle and for use with a vehicle audio system, a microphone mounted in the vehicle, and a mobile phone is disclosed. The vehicle telephone device includes a housing and a telephone module within the housing and configured to use the mobile phone, the microphone, and the vehicle audio system to provide an in-vehicle telephone feature. The vehicle telephone device further includes an active noise cancellation module within the housing and is configured to use the vehicle audio system to cancel noise in the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Inventors: Lawrence Robert Hamelink, Brian K. Servis, Kevin J. Blauwkamp
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Patent number: 8200214Abstract: A method is provided for connecting an in-vehicle communication system to a plurality of wireless communication networks, including a mobile telephony network and an internet protocol network. The in-vehicle communication system is configured to roam between the plurality of wireless communication networks, wherein the method includes the step of receiving a first wireless communication signal from one of the plurality of wireless communication networks. The method also includes the step of detecting a second wireless communication signal from a second of the plurality of wireless communication networks. The method further includes the step of determining an intensity level of the first and second wireless communication signals. The method further includes the step of switching the in-vehicle communication system to one of the plurality of wireless communication networks based on the intensity level of the first and second wireless communication signals.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2009Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Richard J. Chutorash, Brian K. Servis, Peter C. Laux
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Publication number: 20110261970Abstract: An overhead audio system for use in a vehicle, the overhead audio system includes multiplexor for receiving an input signal from a plurality of audio sources and for transmitting an output signal; a noise detection sensor for detecting a noise and providing noise data; an audio processor for processing the output signal received from the multiplexor and for receiving the noise data from the noise detection sensor, wherein the audio processor processes the output signal based on the noise data and transmits the processed output signal to a speaker; and wherein the overhead audio system is housed within a headliner of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2009Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANYInventors: Lawrence Robert Hamelink, Peter C. Laux, Brian K. Servis
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Publication number: 20100041397Abstract: A method is provided for connecting an in-vehicle communication system to a plurality of wireless communication networks, including a mobile telephony network and an internet protocol network. The in-vehicle communication system is configured to roam between the plurality of wireless communication networks, wherein the method includes the step of receiving a first wireless communication signal from one of the plurality of wireless communication networks. The method also includes the step of detecting a second wireless communication signal from a second of the plurality of wireless communication networks. The method further includes the step of determining an intensity level of the first and second wireless communication signals. The method further includes the step of switching the in-vehicle communication system to one of the plurality of wireless communication networks based on the intensity level of the first and second wireless communication signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2009Publication date: February 18, 2010Inventors: Richard J. Chutorash, Brian K. Servis, Peter C. Laux