Branched acoustic device
AssigneeGenuine Ideas, LLC
InventorGreg E. Blonder
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Abstract
An acoustic device configured for use with an audio source. The acoustic device includes a stem portion and multiple branches forming a cavity for passage of an audio signal when connected to an audio source. An array of multiple acoustic devices or nodes may be physically connected to form a tree-like structure for providing amplified sound in an aesthetically and tonally pleasing manner which fills its surrounding with sound. In view of the physical connectability of the individual nodes, an audio outputting device may be form which is easily modified, scaled, and/or re-configured to adjust its tonal properties and directionality.
Claims14
An acoustic node comprising:
- a stem portion comprising a first open end configured to physically connect to an audio source configured to produce an audio signal;
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- a first plurality of branches comprising a first branch extending from the stem portion to form a cavity configured to pass the audio signal, wherein at least one of the first plurality of branches comprises an end configured to physically connect with a second acoustic node comprising a second stem portion and a second plurality of branches extending from the second stem portion.
A device comprising:
- a base comprising:
- a mating component, and
- an audio source configured to generate an audio signal;
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- a plurality of physically connectable acoustic nodes configured to provide a cavity for passage of the audio signal, the plurality of physically connectable acoustic nodes comprising a first acoustic node comprising:
- a stem portion configured to physically connect with the mating component of the base;
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- a first plurality of branches each comprising an end configured to physically connect with a second acoustic node of the plurality of acoustic nodes, wherein the second acoustic node comprises a second stem portion and a second plurality of branches extending from the second stem portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.