Electronic furniture systems with integrated internal speakers
First Claim
1. An audio-enhanced furniture system, comprising:
- (i) an assemble-able modular furniture assembly comprising;
(A) a base; and
(B) a transverse member;
(ii) a speaker system positioned within the furniture assembly, the speaker system comprising a first speaker mounted within the base and a second speaker mounted within the transverse member, wherein the base and transverse member can be selectively positioned in different locations with respect to each other, thereby selectively positioning the speaker system; and
(iii) a coupler for selectively coupling the base to the transverse member,wherein the transverse member comprises;
a frame; and
cushioning material covering one or more exterior surfaces of the frame;
wherein a hole is formed through the frame, the second speaker positioned adjacent the hole,wherein an inner fabric cover extends over the cushioning material and the frame of the transverse member and connects to the frame, such that the second speaker is hidden from view, andwherein the cushioning material has a hole therein, the inner fabric cover extending over the holes in the frame and in the cushioning material, protecting the speaker;
wherein the furniture system is configured to be used with a removable outer cover that extends over the inner fabric cover during use.
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Abstract
An electronic furniture assembly of the present invention comprises: (i) a furniture assembly comprising: (A) a base (e.g., a seat portion), (B) at least one transverse member (e.g., a side, armrest or backrest), and (C) a coupler for selectively coupling the base to the transverse member; (ii) an electrical hub for providing electrical power to the speakers, the hub configured to selectively reside within the furniture assembly; and (iii) a speaker system mounted within one or more portions of the furniture assembly. The speaker system comprises one or more speakers mounted within the base and transverse member, hiding the speakers therein, and saving space within a home or office, using the same footprint for both furniture and speakers, providing a high fidelity surround sound system.
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30 Claims
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1. An audio-enhanced furniture system, comprising:
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(i) an assemble-able modular furniture assembly comprising; (A) a base; and (B) a transverse member; (ii) a speaker system positioned within the furniture assembly, the speaker system comprising a first speaker mounted within the base and a second speaker mounted within the transverse member, wherein the base and transverse member can be selectively positioned in different locations with respect to each other, thereby selectively positioning the speaker system; and (iii) a coupler for selectively coupling the base to the transverse member, wherein the transverse member comprises; a frame; and cushioning material covering one or more exterior surfaces of the frame; wherein a hole is formed through the frame, the second speaker positioned adjacent the hole, wherein an inner fabric cover extends over the cushioning material and the frame of the transverse member and connects to the frame, such that the second speaker is hidden from view, and wherein the cushioning material has a hole therein, the inner fabric cover extending over the holes in the frame and in the cushioning material, protecting the speaker; wherein the furniture system is configured to be used with a removable outer cover that extends over the inner fabric cover during use. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. An audio-enhanced furniture system, comprising:
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(i) an assemble-able modular furniture assembly comprising; (A) a base; and (B) a transverse member; (ii) a speaker system positioned within the furniture assembly, the speaker system comprising a first speaker mounted within the base and a second speaker mounted within the transverse member, wherein the base and transverse member can be selectively positioned in different locations with respect to each other, thereby selectively positioning the speaker system; and (iii) a coupler for selectively coupling the base to the transverse member, wherein the speaker system further comprises one or more arms configured to couple the first speaker to a frame of the base, each of the one or more arms comprised of a shaft body having an angled L-shaped cross section, the shaft body having terminating extensions extending from the shaft body, the terminating extensions being angled to extend laterally outward from the shaft body, the terminating extensions extending in the same plane as one of the legs of the L-shaped shaft body; and wherein the frame of the base has four corners and a foot selectively mounted to each corner, wherein the feet are selectively received into the frame of the base through the terminating extensions of the speaker system so that the terminating extensions of the speaker system are sandwiched between the feet and the frame, the feet thus selectively securing the speaker system to the frame.
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25. An audio-enhanced furniture system, comprising:
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(i) an assemble-able modular furniture assembly comprising; (A) a base; and (B) a transverse member; (ii) a speaker system positioned within the furniture assembly, the speaker system comprising a speaker mounted within the transverse member, wherein the base and transverse member can be selectively positioned in different locations with respect to each other, thereby selectively positioning the speaker system; (iii) a coupler for selectively coupling the base to the transverse member, wherein the transverse member comprises; a frame having a hole; and cushioning material covering one or more exterior surfaces of the frame, the cushioning material having a hole; wherein the speaker is positioned at least partially inside the transverse member and adjacent the hole of the frame of the transverse member; and (iv) an inner fabric frame cover covering the frame and extending over the cushioning material, the inner fabric frame cover extending over the holes in the frame and in the cushioning material, protecting the speaker, such that the speaker is hidden from view; wherein the furniture system is configured to be used with a removable outer cover that extends over the inner fabric cover during use. - View Dependent Claims (26)
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27. An audio-enhanced furniture system, comprising:
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(i) an assemble-able modular furniture assembly comprising; (A) a base; and (B) a transverse member; (ii) a speaker system positioned within the furniture assembly, the speaker system comprising a speaker mounted within the transverse member, wherein the base and transverse member can be selectively positioned in different locations with respect to each other, thereby selectively positioning the speaker system; (iii) a coupler for selectively coupling the base to the transverse member, wherein the transverse member comprises; a frame having a hole; and cushioning material covering one or more exterior surfaces of the frame; wherein the speaker is positioned at least partially inside the transverse member and adjacent the hole of the frame of the transverse member; and (iv) an inner fabric frame cover covering the frame and extending over the cushioning material, the inner fabric cover extending into the hole in the frame, the inner fabric frame cover extending about the speaker, or being tucked into the hole in the frame; wherein the furniture system is configured to be used with a removable outer cover that extends over the inner fabric cover during use. - View Dependent Claims (28)
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29. An audio-enhanced furniture system, comprising:
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an assemble-able modular furniture assembly, comprising; (A) a base; and (B) a transverse member; (ii) a speaker system positioned within the furniture assembly, the speaker system comprising a speaker mounted within the base, wherein the base and transverse member can be selectively positioned in different locations with respect to each other, thereby selectively positioning the speaker system; and (iii) a coupler for selectively coupling the base to the transverse member, wherein the speaker system further comprises one or more arms configured to couple the speaker to a frame of the base, each of the one or more arms comprised of a shaft body having an angled cross section, the shaft body having terminating extensions extending from the shaft body, the terminating extensions extending laterally outward from the shaft body; and further comprising a plurality of feet selectively mounted to the frame of the base, wherein the feet are selectively received into the frame of the base through the terminating extensions of the speaker system so that the terminating extensions of the speaker system are sandwiched between the feet and the frame, the feet thus selectively securing the speaker system to the frame.
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30. An audio-enhanced furniture system, comprising:
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(i) an assemble-able modular furniture assembly comprising; (A) a base; and (B) a transverse member; (ii) a speaker system positioned within the furniture assembly, the speaker system comprising a speaker mounted within the transverse member, wherein the base and transverse member can be selectively positioned in different locations with respect to each other, thereby selectively positioning the speaker system; and (iii) a coupler for selectively coupling the base to the transverse member, wherein the transverse member comprises; a frame; and cushioning material covering one or more exterior surfaces of the frame; wherein a hole is formed through the frame, through which sound from the speaker is emitted, and wherein an inner fabric cover extends over the cushioning material and the frame of the transverse member such that the speaker is hidden from view; wherein the furniture system is configured to be used with a removable outer cover that extends over the inner fabric cover during use.
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