IP Library Patent Application 13544114
Patent Application
App. No. 13/544,114

Integrated Television Mount and Audio System

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App. No.
13/544,114
Abstract

A television mount incorporating an integrated audio system. The mount attaches the television to a wall or a pedestal. The mount includes an electronics/subwoofer enclosure. This enclosure houses an audio amplifier and may also include a low-range speaker. One or more external speakers are attached to a speaker assembly which is connected to the mount—preferably by attaching the supports to the electronics/subwoofer enclosure. The speaker supports is preferably made adjustable so that the degree of extension from the mount may be adjusted by the user.

Claims (89)

1 . An integrated audio visual entertainment system, comprising:

a. a main bracket configured to attach to a wall or a pedestal;

b. an electronics/subwoofer assembly connected to said main bracket to form an integration assembly;

c. a first speaker support connected to said integration assembly;

d. a first speaker assembly connected to said first speaker support;

e. a video display, having a back;

f. a second bracket connected to said back of said video display, with said second bracket being releasably attached to said main bracket;

g. said electronics/subwoofer assembly including,

i. a bass speaker,

ii. a resonance chamber with an output of said bass speaker being open to said resonance chamber,

iii. a bass port connected to said resonance chamber with an output of said bass speaker being open to said resonance chamber,

iv. a first audio amplifier, separate from said video display, said first audio amplifier receiving an audio signal corresponding to a video signal being displayed on said video display;

h. wherein a speaker in said speaker assembly is connected to said first audio amplifier; and

i. wherein said first audio amplifier lies completely behind said video display.

2 . An integrated audio visual entertainment system as recited in claim 1 , wherein:

a. said electronics/subwoofer assembly includes a chassis;

b. said first audio amplifier is attached to said chassis; and

c. said bass speaker is attached to said chassis.

3 . An integrated audio visual entertainment system as recited in claim 1 , wherein:

a. said electronics/subwoofer assembly includes a chassis;

b. said first audio amplifier is attached to said chassis;

c. said electronics/subwoofer assembly includes a radio frequency transmitter; and

d. said electronics/subwoofer assembly includes a separate subwoofer housing.

4 . An integrated audio visual entertainment system as recited in claim 3 , wherein:

a. said bass speaker and said bass port are located in said separate subwoofer housing;

b. said separate subwoofer housing includes a radio frequency receiver;

c. said separate subwoofer housing includes a second audio amplifier connected to said radio frequency receiver; and

d. said bass speaker is connected to said second audio amplifier.

5 . An integrated audio visual entertainment system as recited in claim 4 , wherein:

a. said first audio amplifier receives power from a first electrical outlet; and

b. said second audio amplifier receives power from a second electrical outlet which is different from said first electrical outlet.

6 . An integrated audio visual entertainment system as recited in claim 1 , wherein:

a. said main bracket is attached to a pedestal;

b. said pedestal includes,

i. a column, attached to said main bracket, and

ii. a base attached to said column.

7 . An integrated audio visual entertainment system as recited in claim. 6 , wherein said attachment between said column and said main bracket comprises an adjustable mount which is vertically adjustable with respect to said column.

8 . An integrated audio visual entertainment system as recited in claim 1 , further comprising:

a. a second speaker support;

b. a second speaker assembly connected to said second speaker support;

c. a third speaker support; and

d. a third speaker assembly connected to said third speaker support.

9 . An integrated audio visual entertainment system as recited in claim 1 , wherein a position of said first speaker support is adjustable with respect to said integration assembly.

10 . An integrated audio visual entertainment system as recited in claim 1 , further comprising additional speakers which are remotely located with respect to said integration assembly, wherein said additional speakers are connected to said first audio amplifier by a wireless connection.

11 . An integrated audio visual entertainment system, comprising:

a. a main bracket configured to attach to a wall or a pedestal;

b. an electronics/subwoofer assembly connected to said main bracket to form an integration assembly;

c. a first speaker support connected to said integration assembly;

d. a first speaker assembly connected to said first speaker support;

e. a video display, having a back that includes a plurality of threaded receivers;

f. a second bracket connected to said back of said video display by a plurality of TV bolts passing through said second bracket and into said plurality of receivers in said back of said video display;

g. said second bracket being releasably attached to said main bracket;

h. said electronics/subwoofer assembly including,

i. a bass speaker,

ii. a resonance chamber with an output of said bass speaker being open to said resonance chamber,

iii. a bass port connected to said resonance chamber with an output of said bass speaker being open to said resonance chamber,

iv. a first audio amplifier, separate from said video display, said first audio amplifier receiving an audio signal corresponding to a video signal being displayed on said video display;

i. wherein a speaker in said speaker assembly is connected to said first audio amplifier; and

j. wherein said first audio amplifier lies completely behind said video display.

12 . An integrated audio visual entertainment system as recited in claim 11 , wherein:

a. said electronics/subwoofer assembly includes a chassis;

b. said first audio amplifier is attached to said chassis; and

c. said bass speaker is attached to said chassis.

13 . An integrated audio visual entertainment system as recited in claim 11 , wherein:

a. said electronics/subwoofer assembly includes a chassis;

b. said first audio amplifier is attached to said chassis;

c. said electronics/subwoofer assembly includes a radio frequency transmitter; and

d. said electronics/subwoofer assembly includes a separate subwoofer housing.

14 . An integrated audio visual entertainment system as recited in claim 13 , wherein:

a. said bass speaker and said bass port are located in said separate subwoofer housing;

b. said separate subwoofer housing includes a radio frequency receiver;

c. said separate subwoofer housing includes a second audio amplifier connected to said radio frequency receiver; and

d. said bass speaker is connected to said second audio amplifier.

15 . An integrated audio visual entertainment system as recited in claim 14 , wherein:

a. said first audio amplifier receives power from a first electrical outlet; and

b. said second audio amplifier receives power from a second electrical outlet which is different from said first electrical outlet.

16 . An integrated audio visual entertainment system as recited in claim 11 , wherein:

a. said main bracket is attached to a pedestal;

b. said pedestal includes,

i. a column, attached to said main bracket, and

ii. a base attached to said column.

17 . An integrated audio visual entertainment system as recited in claim 16 , wherein said attachment between said column and said main bracket comprises an adjustable mount which is vertically adjustable with respect to said column.

18 . An integrated audio visual entertainment system as recited in claim 11 , further comprising:

a. a second speaker support;

b. a second speaker assembly connected to said second speaker support;

c. a third speaker support; and

d. a third speaker assembly connected to said third speaker support.

19 . An integrated audio visual entertainment system as recited in claim 11 , wherein a position of said first speaker support is adjustable with respect to said integration assembly.

20 . An integrated audio visual entertainment system as recited in claim 11 , further comprising additional speakers which are remotely located with respect to said integration assembly, wherein said additional speakers are connected to said first audio amplifier by a wireless connection.

Assignments (3)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 8, 2013
From: METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
To: ERUPTION AUDIO, INC.
Reel/Frame 031362/0411 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Dec 28, 2012
From: METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
To: FCC, LLC, D/B/A FIRST CAPITAL
Reel/Frame 029537/0228 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 9, 2012
From: CALDES, DOUGLAS E; LEAKE, RAYMOND I
To: METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 028511/0718 →