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1. A loudspeaker, comprising:
- a motor structure;
a frame connected to said motor structure;
a stand-off ring mounted to said frame;
a lower suspension connected between said motor structure and said stand-off ring;
a circuit board mounted to said stand-off ring, said circuit board mounting at least one light unit operative to produce illumination;
an upper suspension connected to said frame;
a diaphragm connected between said motor structure and said upper suspension, said diaphragm being formed of a transparent or translucent material through which illumination from said at least one light unit may be viewed exteriorly of the loudspeaker;
a dust cap mounted to said diaphragm in position over at least a portion of said motor structure;
said upper suspension, said diaphragm, said dust cap and at least a portion of said frame collectively forming a barrier to protect said circuit board from exposure to elements external to the loudspeaker.
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Abstract
A loudspeaker comprises a circuit board which mounts a number of light units each including multiple LEDs in a position so that when illuminated they are visible though a transparent or translucent diaphragm and protected from exposure to the environment external to the loudspeaker.
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18 Claims
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1. A loudspeaker, comprising:
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a motor structure; a frame connected to said motor structure; a stand-off ring mounted to said frame; a lower suspension connected between said motor structure and said stand-off ring; a circuit board mounted to said stand-off ring, said circuit board mounting at least one light unit operative to produce illumination; an upper suspension connected to said frame; a diaphragm connected between said motor structure and said upper suspension, said diaphragm being formed of a transparent or translucent material through which illumination from said at least one light unit may be viewed exteriorly of the loudspeaker; a dust cap mounted to said diaphragm in position over at least a portion of said motor structure; said upper suspension, said diaphragm, said dust cap and at least a portion of said frame collectively forming a barrier to protect said circuit board from exposure to elements external to the loudspeaker. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A loudspeaker system, comprising:
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an enclosure having a wall formed with an opening and an interior; a loudspeaker, comprising; (i) a motor structure; (ii) a frame connected to said motor structure; (iii) a stand-off ring mounted to said frame; (iv) a lower suspension connected between said motor structure and said standoff ring; (v) a circuit board mounted to said stand-off ring, said circuit board mounting at least one light unit operative to produce illumination; (vi) an upper suspension connected to said frame; (vii) a diaphragm connected between said motor structure and said upper suspension, said diaphragm being formed of a transparent or translucent material through which illumination from said at least one light unit may be viewed exteriorly of the loudspeaker; (viii) a dust cap mounted to said diaphragm in position over at least a portion of said motor structure; said loudspeaker being inserted through said opening in said enclosure such that said circuit board is located within said interior of said enclosure, said frame of said loudspeaker being connected to said wall of said enclosure, said upper suspension, said diaphragm, said dust cap and at least a portion of said frame collectively forming a barrier to protect said circuit board from exposure to the environment external to said loudspeaker and said interior of said enclosure. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A loudspeaker, comprising:
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a motor structure; a frame connected to said motor structure; an upper suspension connected to said frame; a diaphragm connected between said motor structure and said upper suspension, said diaphragm being formed of a transparent or translucent material; at least one light unit operative to produce illumination, said at least one light unit being connected to said frame between said motor structure and said diaphragm in position to direct illumination toward said diaphragm for viewing exteriorly of the loudspeaker; said upper suspension, said diaphragm and at least a portion of said frame collectively forming a barrier to protect said at least one light unit from exposure to elements external to the loudspeaker. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15)
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16. A loudspeaker system, comprising:
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an enclosure having a wall formed with an opening and an interior; a loudspeaker, comprising; (i) a motor structure; (ii) a frame connected to said motor structure; (iii) an upper suspension connected to said frame; (iv) a diaphragm connected between said motor structure and said upper suspension, said diaphragm being formed of a transparent or translucent material; (v) at least one light unit operative to produce illumination, said at least one light unit being connected to said frame between said motor structure and said diaphragm in position to direct illumination toward said diaphragm for viewing exteriorly of the loudspeaker; said loudspeaker being inserted through said opening in said enclosure such that said at least one light unit is located within said interior of said enclosure, said frame of said loudspeaker being connected to said wall of said enclosure, said upper suspension, said diaphragm and at least a portion of said frame collectively forming a barrier which substantially protects said at least one light unit from exposure to the environment external to said loudspeaker and said interior of said enclosure. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
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