Patents by Inventor Larry Frerichs
Larry Frerichs 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: 8948436Abstract: The present invention comprises a loudspeaker system that includes a loudspeaker and a detachable mount. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker and mount include electrical connectors that are engaged when the loudspeaker is attached to the mount. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker and mount comprise mating mounting structures that support the loudspeaker on the mount when the mounting structure of the loudspeaker is engaged with the mounting structure of the mount. In one or more embodiments, mating electrical connectors are incorporated in the mounting structures such that engaging the mounting structures simultaneously engages the electrical connectors. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker comprises a locking mechanism that positively retains the loudspeaker on the mount.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2011Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.Inventors: William Cameron Stewart, Jr., Jeff Hatley, Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs
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Patent number: 8893849Abstract: The present invention relates to a loudspeaker assembly and a method of assembling a loudspeaker assembly. In one or more embodiments, the invention comprises forming a front baffle comprising a first driver mounting portion, an intermediate portion, and an edge mounting portion. A first driver is installed in the first driver mounting portion proximate to a first driver aperture. A rear baffle is formed from a second material, which, in one or more embodiments, is less stiff than the first material from which the front baffle is formed. The rear baffle comprises a top portion, sidewalls, a recessed mounting portion, and an edge portion. The edge mounting portion of the front baffle is attached to the recessed mounting portion of the rear baffle such that an entirety of said front baffle is recessed within said rear baffle spaced apart from said open bottom portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Hudson, William C Stewart, Jr., Larry Frerichs
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Publication number: 20140301586Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for installing a tile-mounted ceiling speaker that combines the ease of installation of a lay-in speaker system with the visual appearance of a tile-mounted speaker system. In one or more embodiments, the apparatus of the present invention includes a support frame, back box assembly configured for installation on top of a ceiling tile, a ceiling ring configured to be mounted in an opening in a ceiling tile, and a loudspeaker cartridge configured to be mounted to the support frame through the ceiling tile opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: RGB SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: William C. Stewart, JR., Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs, Clinton Strong, Weldon Gammon
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Publication number: 20140286518Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for installing a tile-mounted ceiling speaker that combines the ease of installation of a lay-in speaker system with the visual appearance of a tile-mounted speaker system. In one or more embodiments, the apparatus of the present invention includes a support frame and back box assembly configured for installation on top of a ceiling tile and a loudspeaker cartridge configured to be mounted to the support frame through an appropriately-sized hole in the ceiling tile.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: RGB SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: William C. Stewart, JR., Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs, Clinton Strong, Weldon Gammon
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Patent number: 8837767Abstract: The present invention comprises a loudspeaker system that includes a loudspeaker and a detachable mount. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker and mount include electrical connectors that are engaged when the loudspeaker is attached to the mount. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker and mount comprise mating mounting structures that support the loudspeaker on the mount when the mounting structure of the loudspeaker is engaged with the mounting structure of the mount. In one or more embodiments, multiple configurations of the mount are provided that allow the loudspeaker to be mounted with a variety of orientations with respect to the mounting surface. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker comprises a tweeter with a rotatable wave guide that allows the dispersion angle of the tweeter to be adjusted to accommodate the variety of orientations at which the loudspeaker may be mounted.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2013Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.Inventors: William C Stewart, Jeff Hatley, Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs, Clinton Strong, Wesley Trenholme-Pihl
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Patent number: 8672087Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for installing a tile-mounted ceiling speaker that combines the ease of installation of a lay-in speaker system with the visual appearance of a tile-mounted speaker system. In one or more embodiments, the apparatus of the present invention includes a support frame, back box assembly configured for installation on top of a ceiling tile, a ceiling ring configured to be mounted in an opening in a ceiling tile, and a loudspeaker cartridge configured to be mounted to the support frame through the ceiling tile opening.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2013Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.Inventors: William C. Stewart, Jr., Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs, Clinton Strong, Weldon Gammon
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Publication number: 20140064534Abstract: The present invention comprises a loudspeaker system that includes a loudspeaker and a detachable mount. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker and mount include electrical connectors that are engaged when the loudspeaker is attached to the mount. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker and mount comprise mating mounting structures that support the loudspeaker on the mount when the mounting structure of the loudspeaker is engaged with the mounting structure of the mount. In one or more embodiments, multiple configurations of the mount are provided that allow the loudspeaker to be mounted with a variety of orientations with respect to the mounting surface. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker comprises a tweeter with a rotatable wave guide that allows the dispersion angle of the tweeter to be adjusted to accommodate the variety of orientations at which the loudspeaker may be mounted.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: RGB SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: WILLIAM C. STEWART, JR., Jeff Hatley, Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs, Clinton Strong, Wesley Trenholme-Pihl
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Patent number: 8631897Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for installing a tile-mounted ceiling speaker that combines the ease of installation of a lay-in speaker system with the visual appearance of a tile-mounted speaker system. In one or more embodiments, the apparatus of the present invention includes a support frame and back box assembly configured for installation on top of a ceiling tile and a loudspeaker cartridge configured to be mounted to the support frame through an appropriately-sized hole in the ceiling tile.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2011Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.Inventors: William Cameron Stewart, Jr., Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs, Clinton Strong, Weldon Gammon
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Publication number: 20130264144Abstract: The present invention relates to a loudspeaker assembly and a method of assembling a loudspeaker assembly. In one or more embodiments, the invention comprises forming a front baffle comprising a first driver mounting portion, an intermediate portion, and an edge mounting portion. A first driver is installed in the first driver mounting portion proximate to a first driver aperture. A rear baffle is formed from a second material, which, in one or more embodiments, is less stiff than the first material from which the front baffle is formed. The rear baffle comprises a top portion, sidewalls, a recessed mounting portion, and an edge portion. The edge mounting portion of the front baffle is attached to the recessed mounting portion of the rear baffle such that an entirety of said front baffle is recessed within said rear baffle spaced apart from said open bottom portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Inventors: Michael HUDSON, William C. STEWART, JR., Larry FRERICHS
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Publication number: 20130251181Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for installing a tile-mounted ceiling speaker that combines the ease of installation of a lay-in speaker system with the visual appearance of a tile-mounted speaker system. In one or more embodiments, the apparatus of the present invention includes a support frame, back box assembly configured for installation on top of a ceiling tile, a ceiling ring configured to be mounted in an opening in a ceiling tile, and a loudspeaker cartridge configured to be mounted to the support frame through the ceiling tile opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: RGB SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: WILLIAM C. STEWART, JR., MICHAEL HUDSON, LARRY FRERICHS, CLINTON STRONG, WELDON GAMMON
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Patent number: 8439153Abstract: The present invention relates to a loudspeaker assembly and a method of assembling a loudspeaker assembly. In one or more embodiments, the invention comprises forming a front baffle comprising a first driver mounting portion, an intermediate portion, and an edge mounting portion. A first driver is installed in the first driver mounting portion proximate to a first driver aperture. A rear baffle is formed from a second material, which, in one or more embodiments, is less stiff than the first material from which the front baffle is formed. The rear baffle comprises a top portion, sidewalls, a recessed mounting portion, and an edge portion. The edge mounting portion of the front baffle is attached to the recessed mounting portion of the rear baffle such that an entirety of said front baffle is recessed within said rear baffle spaced apart from said open bottom portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2012Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Hudson, William C Stewart, Jr., Larry Frerichs
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Patent number: 8403107Abstract: The present invention comprises a tile-mounted ceiling speaker that combines the ease of installation of a lay-in speaker system with the visual appearance of a tile-mounted speaker system. In one or more embodiments, the apparatus of the present invention includes a support frame and back box assembly configured for installation on top of a ceiling tile and a loudspeaker cartridge configured to be mounted to the support frame through an appropriately-sized hole in the ceiling tile. In one or more embodiments, the invention comprises a peripheral flange and a plurality of flip dogs for mounting the cartridge to the support frame that are configured to be disposed in the interior of the back box when engaged.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2012Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.Inventors: William Cameron Stewart, Jr., Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs, Clinton Strong, Weldon Gammon
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Publication number: 20130004013Abstract: The present invention comprises a tile-mounted ceiling speaker that combines the ease of installation of a lay-in speaker system with the visual appearance of a tile-mounted speaker system. In one or more embodiments, the apparatus of the present invention includes a support frame and back box assembly configured for installation on top of a ceiling tile and a loudspeaker cartridge configured to be mounted to the support frame through an appropriately-sized hole in the ceiling tile. In one or more embodiments, the invention comprises a peripheral flange and a plurality of flip dogs for mounting the cartridge to the support frame that are configured to be disposed in the interior of the back box when engaged.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: RGB SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: William Cameron Stewart, JR., MICHAEL HUDSON, LARRY FRERICHS, CLINTON STRONG, WELDON GAMMON
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Publication number: 20120300966Abstract: The present invention comprises a loudspeaker system that includes a loudspeaker and a detachable mount. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker and mount include electrical connectors that are engaged when the loudspeaker is attached to the mount. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker and mount comprise mating mounting structures that support the loudspeaker on the mount when the mounting structure of the loudspeaker is engaged with the mounting structure of the mount. In one or more embodiments, mating electrical connectors are incorporated in the mounting structures such that engaging the mounting structures simultaneously engages the electrical connectors. In one or more embodiments, the loudspeaker comprises a locking mechanism that positively retains the loudspeaker on the mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2011Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventors: WILLIAM CAMERON STEWART, JR., Jeff Hatley, Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs
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Publication number: 20120294472Abstract: The present invention relates to a loudspeaker assembly and a method of assembling a loudspeaker assembly. In one or more embodiments, the invention comprises forming a front baffle comprising a first driver mounting portion, an intermediate portion, and an edge mounting portion. A first driver is installed in the first driver mounting portion proximate to a first driver aperture. A rear baffle is formed from a second material, which, in one or more embodiments, is less stiff than the first material from which the front baffle is formed. The rear baffle comprises a top portion, sidewalls, a recessed mounting portion, and an edge portion. The edge mounting portion of the front baffle is attached to the recessed mounting portion of the rear baffle such that an entirety of said front baffle is recessed within said rear baffle spaced apart from said open bottom portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: RGB SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Michael Hudson, William C. Stewart, JR., Larry Frerichs
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Patent number: 8286749Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for installing a tile-mounted ceiling speaker that combines the ease of installation of a lay-in speaker system with the visual appearance of a tile-mounted speaker system. In one or more embodiments, the apparatus of the present invention includes a support frame and back box assembly configured for installation on top of a ceiling tile and a loudspeaker cartridge configured to be mounted to the support frame through an appropriately-sized hole in the ceiling tile.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2011Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.Inventors: William Cameron Stewart, Jr., Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs, Clinton Strong, Weldon Gammon
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Patent number: 8276706Abstract: The present invention relates to a loudspeaker assembly and a method of assembling a loudspeaker assembly, comprising forming a front baffle, a first driver mounting portion, an intermediate portion, and an edge mounting portion. A port aperture formed in the intermediate portion, and a first driver installed in the first driver mounting portion. A rear baffle comprises a top portion, sidewalls, a recessed mounting portion, an edge portion and an electrical assembly. The edge mounting portion of the front baffle is attached to the recessed mounting portion of the rear baffle, and the rear baffle is secured to the back of the first driver. A back box is placed over the rear baffle provides thermal insulation, and a mounting plate securely attaches the first driver to a structural support. A perforated grille is crimped to the edge portion of the rear baffle and an edge portion of the back box.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2011Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Hudson, William C. Stewart, Jr., Larry Frerichs
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Publication number: 20120002835Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for installing a tile-mounted ceiling speaker that combines the ease of installation of a lay-in speaker system with the visual appearance of a tile-mounted speaker system. In one or more embodiments, the apparatus of the present invention includes a support frame and back box assembly configured for installation on top of a ceiling tile and a loudspeaker cartridge configured to be mounted to the support frame through an appropriately-sized hole in the ceiling tile.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Inventors: William Cameron Stewart, JR., Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs, Clinton Strong, Weldon Gammon
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Publication number: 20110311085Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for installing a tile-mounted ceiling speaker that combines the ease of installation of a lay-in speaker system with the visual appearance of a tile-mounted speaker system. In one or more embodiments, the apparatus of the present invention includes a support frame and back box assembly configured for installation on top of a ceiling tile and a loudspeaker cartridge configured to be mounted to the support frame through an appropriately-sized hole in the ceiling tile.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Inventors: WILLIAM Cameron STEWART, JR., MICHAEL HUDSON, LARRY FRERICHS, CLINTON STRONG, WELDON GAMMON
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Patent number: D655691Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2011Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: RGB Systems, Inc.Inventors: William Cameron Stewart, Jr., Jeffrey Hatley, Michael Hudson, Larry Frerichs