Abstract: A moveable acoustical panel is disclosed for location on a surface comprising a frame having a lower support supporting an upper horizontal support by a first and a second vertical support. A first and second pair of support leg extends angularly from said first end of said frame with first and second plurality of rolling members secure thereto for enabling said frame to be moved along the surface. A flexible acoustical blocking material for blocking acoustical sound is secured to the supports.

Abstract: An improved sound reducing panel is disclosed comprising a front porous sheet for enabling sound to enter into the sound reducing panel and a rear non-porous sheet. A sound absorbing member dissipates sound entering into the front porous sheet. A sound blocking member blocks sound from exiting from the sound absorbing member. A decoupling member reduces sonic vibration from being transferred from the sound blocking member to the rear non-porous sheet. One embodiment includes a drenching shield for inhibiting water from entering the sound absorbing member. Another embodiment includes a decorative or artistic image located on the sound reducing panel.

Abstract: A portable acoustic road barrier for use with a road divider is disclosed comprising a frame having a lower horizontal panel frame portion, a first and a second vertical panel frame portion and an upper horizontal panel frame portion. A first and a second mount from the frame for removably securing the frame to the road divider. A sheet of acoustical blocking material is secured to the panel frame portions. The sheet of acoustical blocking material is flexible for enabling the sheet of acoustical blocking material and reinforcing tape to be rolled as a single unit for transportation.

Abstract: A voiceover device is disclosed for use with an audio-visual device having a video display and an audio output. The voiceover device comprises an input device for receiving voiceover audio information from a user. A receiver receives the voiceover audio information of the user. A voiceover circuit is connected to the receiver for amplifying the voiceover audio information for driving a speaker. A muting circuit is connected to the receiver for muting the audio output of the audio-visual device upon the receiver receiving a voiceover audio input from the input device to substitute the voiceover audio information from the user for the original audio output of the audio-video display.

Abstract: An isolating hanger and method of making is disclosed for mounting a ceiling from an upper support. The isolating hanger comprises a one piece bendable wire having a spring shape defined between a first and a second wire end. The spring shaped is tempered for transforming said spring shape into a resilient spring. The remaining bendable wire ends affix the upper support to the ceiling for isolating vibration between the ceiling and the upper support.

Abstract: A portable acoustical blocking system is disclosed for use with a support comprising a sheet of acoustical blocking material bound by material edge. A reinforcing tape is affixed to the sheet of acoustical blocking material adjacent to the material edge. A plurality of hangers are secured to the sheet of acoustical blocking material and extending through the reinforcing tape and the sheet of acoustical blocking material for hanging the sheet of acoustical blocking material from the support for inhibiting the flow of acoustic energy between the first and second sides of the acoustical blocking material.

Abstract: An improved sound reducing panel is disclosed comprising a front porous sheet for enabling sound to enter into the sound reducing panel and a rear non-porous sheet. A sound absorbing member dissipates sound entering into the front porous sheet. A sound blocking member blocks sound from exiting from the sound absorbing member. A decoupling member reduces sonic vibration from being transferred from the sound blocking member to the rear non-porous sheet.

Abstract: A carriage is disclosed for moveably supporting an acoustical panel. The carriage comprises a frame having rolling members for movably for supporting the acoustical panel. A first and a second pair of support legs extend angularly from the frame for enabling a plurality of carriages to orientate acoustical panels in a linear or angular relationship. Each of the unique acoustical panels provides sound absorption as well inhibiting sound transmission.

Abstract: A portable acoustical blocking system is disclosed for use with a support comprising a sheet of acoustical blocking material bound by material edge. A reinforcing tape is affixed to the sheet of acoustical blocking material adjacent to the material edge. A plurality of hangers are secured to the sheet of acoustical blocking material and extending through the reinforcing tape and the sheet of acoustical blocking material for hanging the sheet of acoustical blocking material from the support for inhibiting the flow of acoustic energy between the first and second sides of the acoustical blocking material.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for an improved acoustic panel comprising a sound absorbing member defined by a first and second face surface and a peripheral edge for absorbing sound from a sound source. A sound blocking member is defined by a first and second face surface and a peripheral edge for blocking the transmission of sound through the sound reducing panel. A first fire retardant spacing material is interposed between and affixed to the second face surface of the sound absorbing material and the first face surface of the sound blocking material. A second fire retardant spacing material having a first and a second face surface and a peripheral edge with the first face surface of the second spacing material is affixed to the second face surface of the sound blocking material. A fire retardant coating is affixed to the second face surface of the second spacing material.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for an improved acoustic panel comprising a sound absorbing member defined by a first and second face surface and a plurality of peripheral edges. A sound blocking member is defined by a first and second face surface and a plurality of peripheral edge. The first face surface of the sound blocking member is secured relative to the second face surface of the sound absorbing member for blocking the transmission of sound therethrough. In another embodiment, the first face surface of the sound blocking member is spaced relative to the second face surface of the sound absorbing member for decoupling the sound blocking member from the sound absorbing member.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for reducing the transmission of acoustical energy between a first and second wall surface of a wall comprising a first and a second beam for supporting a sound panel. Each of the first and second beams comprises first and second flanges interconnected by an inner connector with a fold defined in the inner connector for reducing the transmission of acoustical energy between the first and second flange. The fold cooperates with one of the flanges for defining a pocket for receiving an edge of a sound panel. The first and second flange support the first and second wall surface of the wall with the sound panel.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for an improved acoustic panel comprising a sound absorbing member defined by a first and second face surface and a plurality of peripheral edges. A sound blocking member is defined by a first and second face surface and a plurality of peripheral edge. The first face surface of the sound blocking member is secured relative to the second face surface of the sound absorbing member for blocking the transmission of sound therethrough. In another embodiment, the first face surface of the sound blocking member is spaced relative to the second face surface of the sound absorbing member for decoupling the sound blocking member from the sound absorbing member.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for reducing the transmission of acoustical energy between a first and second wall surface of a wall comprising a first and a second beam for supporting a sound panel. Each of the first and second beams comprises first and second flanges interconnected by an inner connector with a fold defined in the inner connector for reducing the transmission of acoustical energy between the first and second flange. The fold cooperates with one of the flanges for defining a pocket for receiving an edge of a sound panel. The first and second flange support the first and second wall surface of the wall with the sound panel.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for an improved acoustic panel comprising a sound absorbing member defined by a first and second face surface and a plurality of peripheral edges. A sound blocking member is defined by a first and second face surface and a plurality of peripheral edge. The first face surface of the sound blocking member is secured relative to the second face surface of the sound absorbing member for blocking the transmission of sound therethrough. In another embodiment, the first face surface of the sound blocking member is spaced relative to the second face surface of the sound absorbing member for decoupling the sound blocking member from the sound absorbing member.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of making an improved sound reducing panel is disclosed suitable for use in an outdoor or a hazardous environment. The improved sound reducing panel comprises a water resistant sound absorbing member with a porous covering sheet overlaying a face surface of the sound absorbing member. A support frame is disposed about an outer perimeter of the sound absorbing member. An attachment secures the improved sound reducing panel to the support frame. In one embodiment, a sound blocking member is located adjacent to the sound absorbing member.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for reducing the transmission of acoustical energy between a first and second wall surface of a wall comprising a first and a second beam for supporting a sound panel. Each of the first and second beams comprises first and second flanges interconnected by an inner connector with a fold defined in the inner connector for reducing the transmission of acoustical energy between the first and second flange. The fold cooperates with one of the flanges for defining a pocket for receiving an edge of a sound panel. The first and second flange support the first and second wall surface of the wall with the sound panel.