Patents by Inventor James M. Boyte, Jr.

James M. Boyte, Jr. 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: 5646381
    Abstract: An acoustical assembly and methodology for mounting audio speakers 28 in automotive vehicles an acoustical speaker (28) for generating sound waves including a pair of acoustical horns for directing sound in opposite directions from speakers (28) disposed at the center of the roof (12) toward the adjacent edge of the roof (12). The horns define a box-like central section (32) which is generally square in cross section and enclosing the the speakers (28). A tapered section (34) decreases in thickness from the central section (32) laterally in opposite directions to a rectangular cross section. A rectangular exit opening (38) faces generally transversely to the tapered section (34) and an exit section (36) interconnects the tapered section (34) and the exit opening (38) and the exit section (36) extends through a bend to direct the sound from the lateral direction of the tapered section (34) through the bend to a direction transversely to the tapered section (34) and generally at the window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1997
    Assignee: Top Source Technologies
    Inventor: James M. Boyte, Jr.