Patents by Inventor David Mossington
David Mossington 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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Publication number: 20240101008Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a loudspeaker assembly including a first loudspeaker and a first acoustic lens is provided. The first loudspeaker is positioned on a first side of a headrest of a first vehicle seat for transmitting a first audio output toward one of a side pillar and a door of a vehicle. The first acoustic lens is coupled to the first loudspeaker and defining a first opening to enable the first audio output to pass from the first opening at a first predetermined angle. The first acoustic lens is positioned between the first loudspeaker and the one of the side pillar and the door of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2019Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATEDInventors: Chris LUDWIG, Riley WINTON, Christopher Michael TRESTAIN, David MOSSINGTON
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Publication number: 20240059201Abstract: A headrest assembly for a vehicle includes a head support having a front side, a back side, a left side, and a right side. A left support arm is coupled to the left side and aright support aim is coupled to the right side. A left speaker module is coupled to the left support arm and a right speaker module is coupled to the right support arm, the left and right speaker modules each including a housing having a front face with at least one speaker mounted therein for generating audio output. The left and right support arms are arranged to position the left and right speaker modules in a retracted position with respect to the head support to provide a surround sound mode, a first extended position to provide an individual sound zone (ISZ) mode, and a second extended position to provide a binaural mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2021Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATEDInventors: David MOSSINGTON, Tingli CAI, Riley WINTON, Adam Michael SACHS, Christopher LUDWIG, Christopher Michael TRESTAIN
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Publication number: 20240064446Abstract: A modular audio assembly for use with a vehicle headrest includes a speaker assembly including a support member arranged to be rotatably mounted to the vehicle headrest, and a speaker module coupled to the support member, the speaker module including a housing having a front face and at least one speaker mounted therein for generating audio output. An actuator is operably connected to the speaker assembly and configured to position the speaker assembly in an inactive position with the front face generally adjacent a lateral side of the vehicle headrest and in an active position with the speaker assembly rotated away from the lateral side of the vehicle headrest and the front face oriented in an inward direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2021Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATEDInventors: Gerhard DOBERSTEIN, Riley WINTON, David MOSSINGTON, Christopher LUDWIG, Rui Edson JUSTINO DE OLIVEIRA
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Publication number: 20240051447Abstract: A headrest assembly for a vehicle includes a frame having a back side and a front side, the frame having a central axis that defines a first portion and a second portion. A motor is mounted to the frame, a first speaker module is disposed at the back side of the frame and operably connected to the motor for movement along the first portion, and a second speaker module is disposed at the back side of the frame and operably connected to the motor for movement along the second portion. The first and second speaker modules each include a housing having a front face with at least one speaker mounted therein for generating audio output. The first and second speaker modules are translatable between a retracted position along the back side of the frame and a deployed position toward the front side of the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2021Publication date: February 15, 2024Applicant: HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATEDInventors: David MOSSINGTON, Riley WINTON, Tingli CAI, Chris LUDWIG
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Publication number: 20230217160Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a loudspeaker assembly is provided. The loudspeaker assembly includes a loudspeaker and a waveguide. The loudspeaker includes a diaphragm to transmit an audio output. The waveguide being asymmetrical and at least partially surrounding the diaphragm. The waveguide being configured to control a directivity of the audio output.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2022Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: Rishi DAFTUAR, David MOSSINGTON, Matthew Christopher MARROCCO
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Patent number: 11336978Abstract: The present disclosure relates to loudspeaker devices and configurations. In at least one embodiment, a loudspeaker includes a housing structure having a multi-sided cross-sectional profile, a first speaker configuration coupled to a first face of the housing structure, and a second speaker configuration coupled to a second face of the housing structure. The first face of the housing structure and the second face of the housing structure may be adjacent to each other, and the first face of the housing structure and the second face of the housing structure may be substantially planar, in one or more examples. The loudspeaker may further comprise a controller configured to rotate the housing structure. For example, the housing structure may be rotated about a central axis of the housing structure. Further, the housing may be an elongated triangular structure in at least one example.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Harman International Industries, IncorporatedInventors: Riley Winton, David Mossington, Chris Ludwig, Christopher Michael Trestain
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Patent number: 11052801Abstract: The present disclosure relates to vehicle speaker systems and configurations. In one embodiment, a vehicle headrest is provided including a head support, loudspeakers, and loudspeaker supports. The loudspeaker supports can position and direct the loudspeakers in at least one of a retracted and extended position.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Harman International Industries, IncorporatedInventors: Riley Winton, Chris Ludwig, Riley Iakovidis, David Mossington, Lars Goller, Martin Olsen
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Publication number: 20210076117Abstract: The present disclosure relates to loudspeaker devices and configurations. In at least one embodiment, a loudspeaker includes a housing structure having a multi-sided cross-sectional profile, a first speaker configuration coupled to a first face of the housing structure, and a second speaker configuration coupled to a second face of the housing structure. The first face of the housing structure and the second face of the housing structure may be adjacent to each other, and the first face of the housing structure and the second face of the housing structure may be substantially planar, in one or more examples. The loudspeaker may further comprise a controller configured to rotate the housing structure. For example, the housing structure may be rotated about a central axis of the housing structure. Further, the housing may be an elongated triangular structure in at least one example.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Riley Winton, David Mossington, Chris Ludwig, Christopher Michael Trestain
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Patent number: 10873797Abstract: The present disclosure relates to loudspeaker devices and configurations. In one embodiment, a loudspeaker includes a housing structure having multiple faces. A first face and second face of the housing are between first and second ends to arrange speaker configurations. The housing structure is configured to rotate to direct at least one of the first speaker configuration and the second speaker configuration for output of audio. In one embodiment, the housing structure is an elongated triangular structure. Loudspeaker configurations can include one or more elements to rotate the housing structure to direct at least one of the first speaker configuration and the second speaker configuration for output of audio. Loudspeaker configurations may also include a controller to operate at least one of the first speaker configuration and the second speaker configuration for output of audio based on position of the housing structure.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2018Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: HARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATEDInventors: Riley Winton, David Mossington, Chris Ludwig, Christopher Michael Trestain
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Patent number: 10715908Abstract: The present disclosure relates to loudspeakers and loudspeaker configurations. In one embodiment, a loudspeaker includes a driver, a basket structure and an acoustic interface surrounding the driver. The outer portion of the acoustic interface can be supported by the basket structure. Loudspeaker configurations provided herein can include a positioning element configured to position the driver in at least one of a first position relative to the basket structure, and a second position relative to the basket structure. Other embodiments are directed to loudspeaker components and configurations. In one embodiment, loudspeaker includes a housing structure and a flexible (e.g., stretch) acoustic interface to surround a driver of the loudspeaker.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Harman International Industries, IncorporatedInventors: Riley Winton, David Mossington, Chris Ludwig, Christopher Michael Trestain
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Publication number: 20190246202Abstract: The present disclosure relates to loudspeakers and loudspeaker configurations. In one embodiment, a loudspeaker includes a driver, a basket structure and an acoustic interface surrounding the driver. The outer portion of the acoustic interface can be supported by the basket structure. Loudspeaker configurations provided herein can include a positioning element configured to position the driver in at least one of a first position relative to the basket structure, and a second position relative to the basket structure. Other embodiments are directed to loudspeaker components and configurations. In one embodiment, loudspeaker includes a housing structure and a flexible (e.g., stretch) acoustic interface to surround a driver of the loudspeaker.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2018Publication date: August 8, 2019Applicant: Harman International Industries, IncorporatedInventors: Riley WINTON, David MOSSINGTON, Chris LUDWIG, Christopher Michael TRESTAIN
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Publication number: 20190208298Abstract: The present disclosure relates to loudspeaker devices and configurations. In one embodiment, a loudspeaker includes a housing structure having multiple faces. A first face and second face of the housing are between first and second ends to arrange speaker configurations. The housing structure is configured to rotate to direct at least one of the first speaker configuration and the second speaker configuration for output of audio. In one embodiment, the housing structure is an elongated triangular structure. Loudspeaker configurations can include one or more elements to rotate the housing structure to direct at least one of the first speaker configuration and the second speaker configuration for output of audio. Loudspeaker configurations may also include a controller to operate at least one of the first speaker configuration and the second speaker configuration for output of audio based on position of the housing structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2018Publication date: July 4, 2019Applicant: Harman International Industries, IncorporatedInventors: Riley WINTON, David MOSSINGTON, Chris LUDWIG, Christopher Michael TRESTAIN
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Publication number: 20190106039Abstract: The present disclosure relates to vehicle speaker systems and configurations. In one embodiment, a vehicle headrest is provided including a head support, loudspeakers, and loudspeaker supports. The loudspeaker supports can position and direct the loudspeakers in at least one of a retracted and extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Applicant: Harman International Industries, IncorporatedInventors: Riley WINTON, Chris LUDWIG, Riley IAKOVIDIS, David MOSSINGTON, Lars GOLLER, Martin OLSEN
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Patent number: 7175677Abstract: A button-type battery unit comprising an upper housing, a battery coupled to the upper housing, a printed circuit board and a lower housing. A positive battery terminal and a negative battery terminal are reflow soldered to the printed circuit board. The upper housing is coupled to the lower housing to enclose printed circuit board. The positive battery terminal and the negative battery terminal are positioned on the printed circuit board such that the upper housing moves along a single axis of translational movement when being coupled to the lower housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2002Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Omron CorporationInventors: Robert P. Miller, David Mossington, Michael J. Roller
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Publication number: 20030186119Abstract: A button-type battery unit comprising an upper housing, a battery coupled to the upper housing, a printed circuit board and a lower housing. A positive battery terminal and a negative battery terminal are reflow soldered to the printed circuit board. The upper housing is coupled to the lower housing to enclose printed circuit board. The positive battery terminal and the negative battery terminal are positioned on the printed circuit board such that the upper housing moves along a single axis of translational movement when being coupled to the lower housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Applicant: OMRON Automotive Electronics Inc.Inventors: Robert P. Miller, David Mossington, Michael J. Roller
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Patent number: D893455Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2017Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Harman International Industries, IncorporatedInventors: Riley Winton, David Mossington, Chris Ludwig, Christopher Michael Trestain
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Patent number: D904343Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2017Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Harman International Industries, IncorporatedInventors: Riley Winton, David Mossington, Chris Ludwig, Christopher Michael Trestain