Patents by Inventor Mark Douglas McKenzie

Mark Douglas McKenzie 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: 8077903
    Abstract: A method for reducing the radiation amplitude of material vibration modes (division vibrations) from a loudspeaker transducer diaphragm mechanically vibrated for the purpose of transforming an electrical signal into an acoustic signal. The diaphragm material may consist of formed paper or plastic sheet materials or molded paper pulp. The amplitude reduction of material vibration modes and pressure waves within the diaphragm material is accomplished by impressing small, shaped structures within the diaphragm material at critical locations determined by measurement with laser vibration analysis or position sensitive transient analysis of a loudspeaker transducer. The method is applied to the diaphragm material after it has been formed into the shape of a loudspeaker transducer diaphragm, either before or after the diaphragm has been assembled into a loudspeaker transducer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Inventor: Mark Douglas McKenzie