Suzanne Q Hardy

US Patent:

20190069093, Feb 28, 2019

Filed:

Oct 26, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/171872

Inventors:

- Cupertino CA, US
Christopher Wilk - Los Gatos CA, US
Suzanne Hardy - San Jose CA, US
Alexander V. Salvatti - Morgan Hill CA, US
Oliver Leonhardt - San Jose CA, US
Scott P. Porter - San Jose CA, US

International Classification:

H04R 7/26
H04R 7/16
H04R 7/18

Abstract:

An audio speaker having a suspension system including a surround to support a diaphragm within a frame and to reduce non-pistonic motion of the diaphragm at several resonant frequencies is disclosed. More particularly, embodiments of the surround include a film that undulates in a peripheral direction around the diaphragm and includes several undulations above and below a radial gap between the diaphragm and the frame. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

US Patent:

20170289673, Oct 5, 2017

Filed:

Jun 14, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/623028

Inventors:

- Cupertino CA, US
Simon K. Porter - Cupertino CA, US
Suzanne Hardy - San Jose CA, US
John H. Sheerin - Santa Clara CA, US

International Classification:

H04R 1/28
H04R 1/26
H04R 3/14
H04R 1/40
H04R 1/02

Abstract:

Loudspeakers are described that may reduce comb filtering effects perceived by a listener by either 1) moving transducers closer to a sound reflective surface (e.g., a baseplate, a tabletop or a floor) through vertical (height) or rotational adjustments of the transducers or 2) guiding sound produced by the transducers to be released into the listening area proximate to the reflective surface through the use of horns and openings that are at a prescribed distance from the reflective surface. The reduction of this distance between the reflective surface and the point at which sound emitted by the transducers is released into the listening area may lead to a shorter reflected path that reduces comb filtering effects caused by reflected sounds that are delayed relative to the direct sound. Accordingly, the loudspeakers shown and describe may be placed on reflective surfaces without sever audio coloration caused by reflected sounds.

US Patent:

20170280231, Sep 28, 2017

Filed:

Sep 29, 2015

Appl. No.:

15/513955

Inventors:

- Cupertino CA, US
Simon K. Porter - San Jose CA, US
Suzanne Hardy - San Jose CA, US
John H. Sheerin - Santa Clara CA, US

International Classification:

H04R 1/28
H04R 1/02
H04R 1/40

Abstract:

Loudspeakers are described that may reduce comb filtering effects perceived by a listener by either 1) moving transducers closer to a sound reflective surface (e.g., a baseplate, a tabletop or a floor) through vertical (height) or rotational adjustments of the transducers or 2) guiding sound produced by the transducers to be released into the listening area proximate to the reflective surface through the use of horns and openings that are at a prescribed distance from the reflective surface. The reduction of this distance between the reflective surface and the point at which sound emitted by the transducers is released into the listening area may lead to shorter reflected path that reduces comb filtering effects caused by reflected sounds that are delayed relative to the direct sound. Accordingly, the loudspeakers shown and described may be placed on reflective surfaces without severe audio coloration caused by reflected sounds.

US Patent:

20170223447, Aug 3, 2017

Filed:

Sep 29, 2015

Appl. No.:

15/514815

Inventors:

- Cupertino CA, US
Christopher Wilk - Los Gatos CA, US
John H. Sheerin - Santa Clara CA, US
Suzanne Hardy - San Jose CA, US

International Classification:

H04R 1/30
H04R 1/28
H04R 1/32
H04R 1/40

Abstract:

A loudspeaker array has a cabinet in which is formed a continuously open circumferential horn for controlling sound produced by a number of transducers which are positioned in the cabinet, at a throat of the horn. The continuously open circumferential horn may 1) improve the power efficiency of the transducers without unwanted aliasing effects in audible frequency ranges and 2) provide vertical control for sound emitted by the transducers by flaring.

US Patent:

20160080870, Mar 17, 2016

Filed:

May 29, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/726288

Inventors:

- Cupertino CA, US
Christopher Wilk - Los Gatos CA, US
Suzanne Hardy - San Jose CA, US
Alexander V. Salvatti - Morgan Hill CA, US
Oliver Leonhardt - San Jose CA, US
Scott P. Porter - San Jose CA, US

International Classification:

H04R 7/26

Abstract:

An audio speaker having a suspension system including a surround to support a diaphragm within a frame and to reduce non-pistonic motion of the diaphragm at several resonant frequencies is disclosed. More particularly, embodiments of the surround include a film that undulates in a peripheral direction around the diaphragm and includes several undulations above and below a radial gap between the diaphragm and the frame. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

US Patent:

20150146911, May 28, 2015

Filed:

Feb 3, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/612872

Inventors:

- Cupertino CA, US
Suzanne Hardy - San Jose CA, US
Christopher R. Wilk - Los Gatos CA, US
Alexander V. Salvatti - Morgan Hill CA, US
Scott P. Porter - Cupertino CA, US
Justin D. Crosby - Cupertino CA, US

International Classification:

H04R 9/02
H04R 7/16

US Classification:

381398

Abstract:

A speaker driver including a frame and a magnet assembly positioned within the frame. A sound radiating surface may be suspended over the magnet assembly. The sound radiating surface may include a top face and a bottom face, and the bottom face may face the magnet assembly. A suspension member may suspend the sound radiating surface over the magnet assembly. The suspension member may include a top side connected to the bottom face of the sound radiating surface and a bottom side connected to assembly support member that is separate from the magnet assembly. A voice coil extends from the bottom face of the sound radiating surface.

US Patent:

20150036866, Feb 5, 2015

Filed:

Jul 30, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/954382

Inventors:

- Cupertino CA, US
Suzanne Hardy - San Jose CA, US
Christopher R. Wilk - Los Gatos CA, US
Alexander V. Salvatti - Morgan Hill CA, US
Scott P. Porter - Cupertino CA, US
Justin D. Crosby - Cupertino CA, US

Assignee:

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

H04R 9/02

US Classification:

381398

Abstract:

A speaker driver including a frame and a magnet assembly positioned within the frame. A sound radiating surface may be suspended over the magnet assembly. The sound radiating surface may include a top face and a bottom face, and the bottom face may face the magnet assembly. A suspension member may suspend the sound radiating surface over the magnet assembly. The suspension member may include a top side connected to the bottom face of the sound radiating surface and a bottom side connected to the magnet assembly. A voice coil extends from the bottom face of the sound radiating surface.