Patents by Inventor Richard L. Weisman

Richard L. Weisman 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: 8077902
    Abstract: A voice coil suspension system comprising a spider formed of flexible dielectric material defining a flexure portion configured to suspend a voice coil for axial displacement and an elongate connector portion for carrying flat electrical conductors for electrically connecting terminals of said voice coil to stationary electric contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Advanced Bionics AG
    Inventors: Richard L. Weisman, Claude A. Vidal, Russ J. Redmond, Michael Collinson, Paul Kaluzniak
  • Publication number: 20100150391
    Abstract: A voice coil suspension system comprising a spider formed of flexible dielectric material defining a flexure portion configured to suspend a voice coil for axial displacement and an elongate connector portion for carrying flat electrical conductors for electrically connecting terminals of said voice coil to stationary electric contacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Richard L. Weisman, Claude A. Vidal, Russ J. Redmond, Michael Collinson, Paul Kaluzniak
  • Patent number: 6865282
    Abstract: An electromagnetic transducer such as an audio speaker employs a slotted yoke and two suspension components enabling very large excursion relative to the size of the diaphragm which results in improved low frequency output. A first suspension component includes an inner ring, flexible springs, and an outer body. The flexible springs extend through the slots of the yoke and couple the inner ring to the outer body. The inner ring, outer body, and flexible springs of the first suspension component may be of monolithic construction or they may be distinct components coupled together. The inner ring couples to the bobbin of the diaphragm assembly, and the outer body couples to the outer cylindrical surface of the yoke or to a mounting ring which is coupled to the outer cylindrical surface of the yoke. A second suspension component, such as a surround, couples the diaphragm assembly and to the mounting ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Inventor: Richard L. Weisman
  • Publication number: 20040218778
    Abstract: An electromagnetic transducer such as an audio speaker employs a slotted yoke and two suspension components enabling very large excursion relative to the size of the diaphragm which results in improved low frequency output. A first suspension component includes an inner ring, flexible springs, and an outer body. The flexible springs extend through the slots of the yoke and couple the inner ring to the outer body. The inner ring, outer body, and flexible springs of the first suspension component may be of monolithic construction or they may be distinct components coupled together. The inner ring couples to the bobbin of the diaphragm assembly, and the outer body couples to the outer cylindrical surface of the yoke or to a mounting ring which is coupled to the outer cylindrical surface of the yoke. A second suspension component, such as a surround, couples the diaphragm assembly and to the mounting ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventor: Richard L. Weisman
  • Patent number: 5255321
    Abstract: An acoustic transducer is disclosed for incorporation into an engine exhaust system or other gas carrying duct. The transducer produces pressure variations within the duct in accordance with an applied electrical signal. The transducer is especially suitable for use as part of a noise cancellation system whereby inverse pressure variations produced by the transducer cancel noise propagating in the duct. The design of the transducer allows its use when the duct is one carrying high temperature gases such as an automobile exhaust pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1993
    Assignee: Harman International Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Fancher M. Murray, Richard L. Weisman
  • Patent number: 4809454
    Abstract: A changeable advertising sign assembly adapted to be mounted on the interior surface of a door. The assembly consists of a frame having a detachable side edge normally inaccessible when the door is closed. A front transparent protective sheet is slidably mounted in the frame in front of a display sheet which is also slidably mounted in the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1989
    Inventor: Richard L. Weisman