Ruggedizied Sound System

• US 20140079264A1
• Filed: 09/15/2012
• Published: 03/20/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 09/15/2012
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: DEI Headquarters Inc (DEI Holdings Incorporated)
• Original Assignee: DEI Headquarters Inc (DEI Holdings Incorporated)
• Inventors: Eubanks, Cormac, Minarik, Ryan Andrew, DuTillo, Michael, Huffstetler, Quinn Slater, Meredeth, Anthony
• Granted Patent: US 9,185,478 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 381/332
• CPC Class Codes: H04R 1/023 Screens for loudspeakers
• CPC Class Codes: H04R 2420/07 Applications of wireless loudspeakers or wireless microphones

Abstract

A sound system configured to play audio files in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments is disclosed. The system includes a housing, a speaker, a power supply, and a mounting attachment that provides protection for sensitive system components and allow the system to be securely attached to a variety of surfaces and objects.

Claims

1. A sound system comprising;

a housing defining an exterior surface;

a first speaker disposed to provide sound through at least one opening in the surface, the at least one opening collectively occupying at least 10% of the surface;

a power source that provides power to the speaker;

a plurality of non-strap mounting accessories; and

a coupling that interchangeably receives each of the plurality of accessories.

2. The sound system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of mounting accessories includes at least two of the group consisting of a suction cup, an adhesive pad, a hook-loop fastener, a magnet, a handlebar mount, a clamp and a carabiner.

3. The sound system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of mounting accessories includes at least three of the group consisting of a suction cup, an adhesive pad, a hook-loop fastener, a magnet, a handlebar mount, a clamp and a carabiner.

4. The sound system of claim 1, wherein the plurality of mounting accessories includes at least four of the group consisting of a suction cup, an adhesive pad, a hook-loop fastener, a magnet, a handlebar mount, a clamp and a carabiner.

5. The sound system of claim 1, further comprising a wireless communication electronics through which an audio file can be received by the system.

6. The sound system of claim 1, further comprising a geographic positioning system, and electronics configured to wirelessly disclose a geographic position of the system.

7. The sound system of claim 1, further comprising a digital memory that stores audio data played through the speaker.

8. The sound system of claim 1, further comprising an environmental barrier configured to inhibit the passage of moisture through the at least one opening.

9. The sound system of claim 1, wherein the housing defines an interior space comprising at least one compartment, and where the first speaker occupies at least 30% of the space.

10. The sound system of claim 1, further comprising a second speaker disposed within the housing.

11. The sound system of claim 1, wherein the at least one opening collectively occupies at least 30% of the surface.

12. A sound system comprising;

a housing defining an exterior surface;

an outer shell that encompasses at least 50% of the area of the exterior surface;

a first speaker disposed to provide sound through at least one primary opening in the surface and at least one secondary opening in the outer shell;

a power source that provides power to the speaker;

a plurality of non-strap mounting accessories; and

a coupling that interchangeably receives each of the plurality of accessories.

13. The sound system of claim 12 wherein the plurality of mounting accessories includes at least two of the group consisting of a suction cup, an adhesive pad, a hook-loop fastener, a magnet, a handlebar mount, and a clamp.

14. The sound system of claim 12, wherein the plurality of mounting accessories includes at least three of the group consisting of a suction cup, an adhesive pad, a hook-loop fastener, a magnet, a handlebar mount, and a clamp.

15. The sound system of claim 12, wherein the plurality of mounting accessories includes at least four of the group consisting of a suction cup, an adhesive pad, a hook-loop fastener, a magnet, a handlebar mount, and a clamp.

16. The sound system of claim 12, further comprising a wireless communication electronics through which an audio file can be received by the system.

17. The sound system of claim 12, further comprising a geographic positioning system, and electronics configured to wirelessly disclose a geographic position of the system.

18. The sound system of claim 12, further comprising a digital memory that stores audio data played through the speaker.

19. The sound system of claim 12, further comprising an environmental barrier configured to inhibit the passage of moisture through the at least one opening.

20. The sound system of claim 12, wherein the housing defines an interior space comprising at least one compartment, and where the first speaker occupies at least 30% of the space.

21. The sound system of claim 12, further comprising a second speaker disposed within the housing.

22. The sound system of claim 12, wherein the at least one primary opening collectively occupies at least 30% of the surface.

23. The sound system of claim 12, wherein the outer shell has impact attenuation of at least 80% that of Sorbothane™

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