Method and apparatus for construction of an acoustic module backvolume

US9020177B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9020177-B2
Application numberUS-201113250880-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateSep 30, 2011
Priority dateSep 30, 2011
Publication dateApr 28, 2015
Grant dateApr 28, 2015

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Apparatus, systems and methods for providing a speaker with a backvolume that can be used in a portable electronic device are disclosed. The backvolume can be arranged to fit into a small, irregularly shaped space, thereby efficiently utilizing available space. In one embodiment, the backvolume can have a reduced wall thickness.

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What is claimed is: 1. A speaker arrangement, the speaker arrangement comprising: a driver; a first section, the first section being formed from a non-compliant material using an injection molding process, wherein the driver is located within the first section; and a second section, the second section being distinct from the first section and coupled to the first section to form a substantially single, continuous piece, the second section being formed from a compliant material…

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What does patent US9020177B2 cover?
Apparatus, systems and methods for providing a speaker with a backvolume that can be used in a portable electronic device are disclosed. The backvolume can be arranged to fit into a small, irregularly shaped space, thereby efficiently utilizing available space. In one embodiment, the backvolume can have a reduced wall thickness.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Cohen Sawyer I, Apple Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification B29C49/06. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Apr 28 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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