Patents by Inventor Robert A. Warden

Robert A. Warden 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: 10306386
    Abstract: A portable public address (PA) speaker comprises an enclosure constructed and arranged for positioning at a first position having a vertical orientation to output audio shaped for a first acoustic coverage area, a second position having an angular orientation to output audio shaped for a second acoustic coverage area, and a third position having a horizontal orientation to output audio shaped for a third acoustic coverage area. The weight of the speaker rests on a bottom surface of a base when in the first position having the vertical orientation or the second position having the angular orientation. The weight of the speaker rests on a side surface when in the third position having the horizontal orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: BOSE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert A. Warden, Paul F. Fidlin, Akira Mochimaru, Craig Jackson, Gregor Mittersinker, Richard Carbone, Greg J. Zastoupil, Kevin Brousseau
  • Patent number: 10232975
    Abstract: Various implementations include packaging for products. In some particular implementations, a product package includes: a base section having: a base inner core section having: a central section including a recess sized to receive an accessory of the product; and a plurality of foldable end sections adjacent the central section and configured to fold at an angle relative to the central section; and a base cover sized to directly contact and cover the base inner core section; and an upper section sized to complement the base section, the upper section having: an upper inner core section having: a central section; and a plurality side sections adjacent the central section; and an upper cover sized to directly contact and cover the upper inner core section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: BOSE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christopher G. Palmer, Robert Warden
  • Publication number: 20190055051
    Abstract: Various implementations include packaging for products. In some particular implementations, a product package includes: a base section having: a base inner core section having: a central section including a recess sized to receive an accessory of the product; and a plurality of foldable end sections adjacent the central section and configured to fold at an angle relative to the central section; and a base cover sized to directly contact and cover the base inner core section; and an upper section sized to complement the base section, the upper section having: an upper inner core section having: a central section; and a plurality side sections adjacent the central section; and an upper cover sized to directly contact and cover the upper inner core section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher G. Palmer, Robert Warden
  • Publication number: 20180376265
    Abstract: A portable public address (PA) speaker comprises an enclosure constructed and arranged for positioning at a first position having a vertical orientation to output audio shaped for a first acoustic coverage area, a second position having an angular orientation to output audio shaped for a second acoustic coverage area, and a third position having a horizontal orientation to output audio shaped for a third acoustic coverage area. The weight of the speaker rests on a bottom surface of a base when in the first position having the vertical orientation or the second position having the angular orientation. The weight of the speaker rests on a side surface when in the third position having the horizontal orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Robert A. Warden, Paul F. Fidlin, Akira Mochimaru, Craig Jackson, Gregor Mittersinker, Richard Carbone, Greg J. Zastoupil, Kevin Brousseau
  • Publication number: 20180367875
    Abstract: A loudspeaker system includes a first flexible panel, a first line array of electro-acoustic drivers, and at least one mechanically adjustable point. The first line array of electro-acoustic drivers are mounted on the first flexible panel and linked to each other by flexible joints in the first flexible panel. The at least one mechanically adjustable point enables articulation of the first flexible panel at the flexible joints to produce one or more of a substantially straight and an arcuate configuration of the first line array of electro-acoustic drivers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph J. Kutil, Paul F. Fidlin, Peter C. Santoro, Robert A. Warden, Kenneth D. Jacob
  • Publication number: 20180288508
    Abstract: A loudspeaker includes a housing, a movable diaphragm within the housing for creating sound waves, and a grill secured to the loudspeaker which covers the diaphragm. At least a substantial portion of a perimeter of the grill has a peripheral region which is folded back on itself by an angle greater than about 95 degrees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Peter C. Santoro, Robert A. Warden
  • Patent number: 10063948
    Abstract: A loudspeaker system includes a first flexible panel, a first line array of electro-acoustic drivers, and at least one mechanically adjustable point. The first line array of electro-acoustic drivers are mounted on the first flexible panel and linked to each other by flexible joints in the first flexible panel. The at least one mechanically adjustable point enables articulation of the first flexible panel at the flexible joints to produce one or more of a substantially straight and an arcuate configuration of the first line array of electro-acoustic drivers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph J. Kutil, Paul F. Fidlin, Peter C. Santoro, Robert A. Warden, Kenneth D. Jacob
  • Publication number: 20180176669
    Abstract: A loudspeaker system includes a first flexible panel, a first line array of electro-acoustic drivers, and at least one mechanically adjustable point. The first line array of electro-acoustic drivers are mounted on the first flexible panel and linked to each other by flexible joints in the first flexible panel. The at least one mechanically adjustable point enables articulation of the first flexible panel at the flexible joints to produce one or more of a substantially straight and an arcuate configuration of the first line array of electro-acoustic drivers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph J. Kutil, Paul F. Fidlin, Peter C. Santoro, Robert A. Warden, Kenneth D. Jacob
  • Patent number: 9913013
    Abstract: A device for securing an object to a ceiling includes a threaded rod, a bracket and a spring-loaded tab. The spring-loaded tab has a tab portion with an outer surface. The tab portion is rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the threaded rod. When the device is attached to the object and the object moves into an opening in the ceiling for installation to the ceiling, the tab portion is urged from an extended position to enable the object to pass through the opening. Subsequently, the tab portion returns to its extended position such that the object can be temporarily supported by the tab within the ceiling opening. The bracket is configured so that during a removal process, a portion of the bracket urges the tab portion inward from the extended position to enable the object to be removed from the ceiling opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: BOSE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Peter C. Santoro, Dennis E. Meyer, Jr., Robert Warden, Gregor Mittersinker, Seung Hyuk Noh, Christopher O'Connell
  • Publication number: 20170245033
    Abstract: A speaker includes a housing, a member secured to the housing, and a locking pin which passes through a first portion of the speaker. The member substantially covers at least two sides of the locking pin. The member thus provides some protection against the locking pin unintentionally coming into contact with another object. The member has two or more feet which are secured to the member and which can support the speaker on a substantially horizontal surface when the speaker is oriented such that the member is facing the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Applicant: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Robert A. Warden, Kevin Joseph Brousseau, Randy J. Kulchy, Benjamin C. Lippitt
  • Patent number: 9693125
    Abstract: A stand that is adapted to support an upper loudspeaker cabinet relative to a lower loudspeaker cabinet. The stand has a first structure that is constructed and arranged to be directly coupled to a first portion of the lower loudspeaker cabinet in a stand stowed position wherein the stand is stowed on or in the lower loudspeaker cabinet, and a second structure that is constructed and arranged to be directly coupled to a second portion of the lower loudspeaker cabinet in a stand deployed position wherein the stand is supported by and extends above the lower loudspeaker cabinet. The stand is further constructed and arranged to support the upper loudspeaker cabinet when the stand is in the deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas E. MacDonald, Peter C. Santoro, Robert A. Warden
  • Patent number: D784954
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventor: Robert A. Warden
  • Patent number: D784955
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Robert A. Warden, Mitchell Joseph Silva
  • Patent number: D786822
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Paul C. Williamson, Robert A. Warden
  • Patent number: D817926
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventor: Robert A. Warden
  • Patent number: D829768
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin C. Lippitt, Robert A. Warden
  • Patent number: D832239
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Robert A. Warden, Peter C. Santoro
  • Patent number: D833418
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Robert A. Warden, Jeanette Numbers, Seunghyuk Noh, Gregor Mittersinker
  • Patent number: D836596
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventors: Robert A. Warden, Richard J. Carbone, Jeanette Numbers, Seunghyuk Noh, Rance Pritchard
  • Patent number: D836603
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Bose Corporation
    Inventor: Robert A. Warden