Sonos, Inc. (20240223930). PLAYBACK DEVICES HAVING ENHANCED OUTER PORTIONS simplified abstract
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PLAYBACK DEVICES HAVING ENHANCED OUTER PORTIONS
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Louis Lundell of Santa Barbara CA (US)
Jonathan Oswaks of Thousand Oaks CA (US)
PLAYBACK DEVICES HAVING ENHANCED OUTER PORTIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240223930 titled 'PLAYBACK DEVICES HAVING ENHANCED OUTER PORTIONS
The abstract describes a playback device with a housing, an audio transducer, and a grille assembly made of elastomeric and thermoplastic materials.
- The playback device has a housing with an audio transducer in the intermediate portion.
- The grille assembly surrounds the audio transducer and is made of elastomeric and thermoplastic materials.
- The outer shell of the grille assembly includes a perforated portion with apertures for sound transmission.
- The elastomeric material is bonded onto the thermoplastic material to form the outer shell.
- The perforated face of the grille assembly overlays the audio transducer for sound projection.
Potential Applications: - Consumer electronics such as speakers and headphones - Automotive audio systems - Public address systems in venues and stadiums
Problems Solved: - Enhances sound quality by allowing sound transmission through the grille assembly - Protects the audio transducer from damage or debris
Benefits: - Improved audio performance - Durable and protective design - Enhanced aesthetic appeal
Commercial Applications: "Enhanced Sound Projection Grille Assembly for Audio Devices: Market Implications and Potential Uses"
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the elastomeric and thermoplastic material combination benefit the sound quality of the playback device? 2. What are the potential challenges in manufacturing the grille assembly with perforated elastomeric and thermoplastic materials?
Original Abstract Submitted
a playback device including a housing having a first end portion, a second end portion and an intermediate portion therebetween. the playback device can further include an audio transducer at least partially disposed in the intermediate portion and a grille assembly surrounding the intermediate portion between the first and second end portions. the grille assembly can include a substrate and an outer shell surrounding the substrate. the outer shell can include an elastomeric material bonded onto a thermoplastic material, wherein the outer shell includes a perforated portion extending between the first and second end portions of the housing and overlaying the audio transducer, and wherein the perforated face defines a plurality of apertures extending through the elastomeric and thermoplastic materials.
