Patents by Inventor Franco C. D'Ascanio

Franco C. D'Ascanio 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).

  • Patent number: 11470410
    Abstract: An elliptically shaped speaker has a driver assembly which may include a woofer driver and a tweeter driver. The speaker has a uniquely designed bridge member. The bridge member acts both as a structural element and waveguide for the tweeter. It has a specific elongated, elliptical shape that allows the speaker to be inserted into a corresponding cut-out opening in a wall, ceiling or any other structural panel, then rotated behind the panel and re-inserted from behind into the opening, thereby providing a secure seal and exact positioning within the panel. The resulting system allows for a low frequency speaker to be installed behind the panel with a noticeably smaller opening than the total size of the speaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: COASTAL SOURCE, LLC
    Inventors: Franco L D'Ascanio, Sean P Snowden, Igor Levitsky, Franco C D'Ascanio, Harold M Zimmermann
  • Patent number: 11051100
    Abstract: A fully integrated, smart, under/over water speaker system has two dedicated transducers which deliver sound directly to underwater and above water environments. A transducer which is optimized to couple sound to the air is positioned on top of a speaker and another transducer optimized to couple sound below the water is located on the bottom of the speaker. The speaker is watertight and waterproof and is completely sealed and self-righting when thrown into the water. It is wireless, has built-in integrated amplification, communication sensors and signal data processing, and is battery powered. Music streaming can be provided via wireless methods such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, along with solid state storage. Integrated RGV lighting which beats to the music can be optional both above and under the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: COASTAL SOURCE, LLC
    Inventors: Franco L D'Ascanio, Franco C D'Ascanio, Sean P Snowden, Harold M Zimmermann
  • Patent number: 11044540
    Abstract: A variable waveguide speaker controls, narrows, and directs the dispersion of the lower driver array to handle far-field listening areas. The widening mid-section of the speaker directs the sound from the mid-driver array to mid-field listening areas. The top of the speaker is the widest, allowing the top array drivers to cover their widest dispersion for near-field listening areas. This form-follows-function design results in a modern shape and elegant enclosure, as well as superior audio performance. A unique laminar flow grill system consisting of a multi-layer sandwich arrangement protects the speaker components from performance damage UV rays, dust, debris, water and ice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: COASTAL SOURCE, LLC
    Inventors: Franco L. D'Ascanio, Franco C. D'Ascanio, Sean P. Snowden
  • Patent number: 11012782
    Abstract: A radial dome speaker is provided which emits sound up and out from low or no profile speakers, resulting in clear and true acoustics and allows direct driver exposure to the elements regardless of its orientation. The speaker is specially configured with a radial surround element which allows for self-cleaning and self-draining, even in outdoor environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Inventors: Franco L D'Ascanio, Franco C D'Ascanio, Sean P Snowden
  • Publication number: 20200366995
    Abstract: A radial dome speaker is provided which emits sound up and out from low or no profile speakers, resulting in clear and true acoustics and allows direct driver exposure to the elements regardless of its orientation. The speaker is specially configured with a radial surround element which allows for self-cleaning and self-draining, even in outdoor environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Franco L. D'Ascanio, Franco C. D'Ascanio, Sean P. Snowden
  • Publication number: 20200100007
    Abstract: A variable waveguide speaker controls, narrows, and directs the dispersion of the lower driver array to handle far-field listening areas. The widening mid-section of the speaker directs the sound from the mid-driver array to mid-field listening areas. The top of the speaker is the widest, allowing the top array drivers to cover their widest dispersion for near-field listening areas. This form-follows-function design results in a modern shape and elegant enclosure, as well as superior audio performance. A unique laminar flow grill system consisting of a multi-layer sandwich arrangement protects the speaker components from performance damage UV rays, dust, debris, water and ice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Franco L. D'Ascanio, Franco C. D'Ascanio, Sean P. Snowden
  • Patent number: D962192
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Inventors: Franco L D'Ascanio, Franco C D'Ascanio, Sean P Snowden, Harold Zimmermann, Igor Levitsky