Headphones with tunable dampening features
US10469939B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R5/0335
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Headphones are disclosed that include a first earcup assembly. The first earcup assembly includes a first speaker and a plurality of tunable acoustic dampeners at least partially surrounding the first speaker. The plurality of acoustic dampeners are configured to dampen standing wave resonances. The headphones include a second earcup assembly and a headband extending between the first and second earcup assemblies. The headband includes first and second opposing ends attached to the first and second earcup assemblies, respectively.
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