CA2249065A1 - Sound isolating entertainment chair - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
- A47C7/00—Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools
- A47C7/62—Accessories for chairs
- A47C7/72—Adaptations for incorporating lamps, radio sets, bars, telephones, ventilation, heating or cooling arrangements or the like
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
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- H04R5/023—Spatial or constructional arrangements of loudspeakers in a chair, pillow
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Description
1 Canadian Patent Application under Rule 93 Docket No. 39706.001/C
2 Inventor: Felix D. Mallette Sr.
3 Canadian Citizen
4 Inventor's Address: 377 Heritage Drive S.E.
6 Calgary, Alberta, CANADA
9 "SOUND ISOLATING ENTERTAINMENT CHAIR"
11 Background of the Invention 12 Chairs which incorporate speakers are known. However, while the sound 13 may be closer to the chair user, others are also subjected to the sound.
Summary of the Invention 16 The invention is directed to a lightweight sound-isolating chair which in its 17 basic configuration comprises:
18 ~ a chair structure having 19 ~ a double wall shell forming at least the seat and chair back portions;
~ a hood which substantially extends the double wall shell from the 21 chair back, over the user's head and to a point in front of the user's 22 head, without impeding the user's forward vision;
1 ~ sound absorbing/damping means within the shell;
2 ~ two or more audio speakers mounted in the hood wherein the speakers 3 are all arranged to be directed at the user and preferably 4 ~ one mid-high frequency in the hood front, directed towards the user's head;
6 ~ two mid-high frequency in the hood lateral portion, directed towards 7 the user's head;
8 ~ two mid-high frequency at the back of the hood, directed towards the 9 user's head;
~ two in the sides of the chair, directed towards the user's mid-section 11 (low frequency); and 12 ~ one super low-frequency transducer in the seat, directed upwards 13 towards the user's body.
Brief Description of the Drawings 16 Figures 1 a and 1 b illustrate one arrangement of the speakers according to 17 one embodiment of the invention;
18 The remaining Figures illustrate the many variation and shape and cross-19 sectional views of the novel chair.
21 Description of the Preferred Embodiments 22 Basic Aspects of the Chair:
2 If you look at the chair, it's somewhat egg-shaped, on a pedestal. The chair has a frontal 3 opening, of course, for the person to enter and sit down in the chair. It is unique from other 4 chairs in that it has a particular shape, it has a particular composition and it is outfitted with electronic features.
7 The electronic features comprise first, a speaker system and secondly, a TV/video screen.
9 While the electronics could be incorporated into the chair, they may be also located in the pedestal.
12 The sound system is preferably a very superior system, but broadly comprises speakers 13 which are mounted within and are directed inwardly from the shell of the chair towards the 14 occupant or user of the chair. The composition and shape of the chair prevents the sound substantially from leaving the chair. In other words, the sound does not escape from the 16 chair and it provides individualized play or sound to the user and it does not disturb others 17 outside the chair.
18 The viewing screen is, of course, a preferable although not necessary component. The 19 viewing screen adds additional functionality to the chair, wherein you can watch television or have Internet access or have anything that might be presented over a video screen, 21 again isolated to the particular occupant without disturbing those in the room. Note that 22 this obviates the need for earphones, which are uncomfortable, cumbersome and easily 1 misplaced. The speakers are located in the chair, directed at the user and one does not 2 disturb others around them.
4 Looking more particularly at the construction of the chair, it does have kind of an encompassing nature for folding in upon the occupant. In particular, over the head is a 6 hood. This design causes the sound to be self-contained within the chair.
The chair uses 7 materials which are sound-absorbing. This is one of the advantageous aspects - sound 8 directed at the occupant will be received by the occupant but that which is not accepted 9 by the occupant by actually impinging on his ears, will be absorbed by the chair and not reflected back out into the room.
12 Background:
14 In investigating some of the background, the concept came from a desire to avoid bothering others and secondly, to provide a better integrated system for personal 16 entertainment and any audiovisual type of input for the user. The audio is acting much 17 like it is entirely within the headphone and the visual aspect provides entrance into the 18 whole virtual reality type of technology which is available. Now one is actually combining 19 audio and virtual reality concepts in a single chair.
21 Particularly, the invention is directed towards users who would not wish to be disturbing 22 others, like occupants of close quarter housing such as condos with common walls and 1 others in smaller living quarters where there is a concern of that sort.
3 Structure:
If we look at the design, the fabric itself does have some absorbing capability, but more 6 particularly, the frame and the structure of the chair itself contains an acoustic deadening 7 foam, which is actually incorporated into the plastic chair.
9 The chair structure comprises a double wall hollow plastic shell, such as that formed by "rapid rotomoulding" processes. Secondly, there are electronics installed and wiring 11 harness to each of the speakers and other audiovisual devices. Then, thirdly, there is this 12 acoustic absorbing foam which is then squirted in and it will harden within the shell. Such 13 foam is "Foamex" a tradename of Foamex Corporation of Illinois, US.
If we look at, for example, a unit for home use, we would have the foam and the 16 electronics. The electronics would comprise two basic components: One, the sound 17 system and two, the video system.
19 First, a sound system such as that provided by "Bose", would include a full-spectrum speaker system such as tweeters, mid-range and woofers and secondly a super-low-21 frequency transducer such as that provided by Clark Corp., which is a US
corporation.
6 Calgary, Alberta, CANADA
9 "SOUND ISOLATING ENTERTAINMENT CHAIR"
11 Background of the Invention 12 Chairs which incorporate speakers are known. However, while the sound 13 may be closer to the chair user, others are also subjected to the sound.
Summary of the Invention 16 The invention is directed to a lightweight sound-isolating chair which in its 17 basic configuration comprises:
18 ~ a chair structure having 19 ~ a double wall shell forming at least the seat and chair back portions;
~ a hood which substantially extends the double wall shell from the 21 chair back, over the user's head and to a point in front of the user's 22 head, without impeding the user's forward vision;
1 ~ sound absorbing/damping means within the shell;
2 ~ two or more audio speakers mounted in the hood wherein the speakers 3 are all arranged to be directed at the user and preferably 4 ~ one mid-high frequency in the hood front, directed towards the user's head;
6 ~ two mid-high frequency in the hood lateral portion, directed towards 7 the user's head;
8 ~ two mid-high frequency at the back of the hood, directed towards the 9 user's head;
~ two in the sides of the chair, directed towards the user's mid-section 11 (low frequency); and 12 ~ one super low-frequency transducer in the seat, directed upwards 13 towards the user's body.
Brief Description of the Drawings 16 Figures 1 a and 1 b illustrate one arrangement of the speakers according to 17 one embodiment of the invention;
18 The remaining Figures illustrate the many variation and shape and cross-19 sectional views of the novel chair.
21 Description of the Preferred Embodiments 22 Basic Aspects of the Chair:
2 If you look at the chair, it's somewhat egg-shaped, on a pedestal. The chair has a frontal 3 opening, of course, for the person to enter and sit down in the chair. It is unique from other 4 chairs in that it has a particular shape, it has a particular composition and it is outfitted with electronic features.
7 The electronic features comprise first, a speaker system and secondly, a TV/video screen.
9 While the electronics could be incorporated into the chair, they may be also located in the pedestal.
12 The sound system is preferably a very superior system, but broadly comprises speakers 13 which are mounted within and are directed inwardly from the shell of the chair towards the 14 occupant or user of the chair. The composition and shape of the chair prevents the sound substantially from leaving the chair. In other words, the sound does not escape from the 16 chair and it provides individualized play or sound to the user and it does not disturb others 17 outside the chair.
18 The viewing screen is, of course, a preferable although not necessary component. The 19 viewing screen adds additional functionality to the chair, wherein you can watch television or have Internet access or have anything that might be presented over a video screen, 21 again isolated to the particular occupant without disturbing those in the room. Note that 22 this obviates the need for earphones, which are uncomfortable, cumbersome and easily 1 misplaced. The speakers are located in the chair, directed at the user and one does not 2 disturb others around them.
4 Looking more particularly at the construction of the chair, it does have kind of an encompassing nature for folding in upon the occupant. In particular, over the head is a 6 hood. This design causes the sound to be self-contained within the chair.
The chair uses 7 materials which are sound-absorbing. This is one of the advantageous aspects - sound 8 directed at the occupant will be received by the occupant but that which is not accepted 9 by the occupant by actually impinging on his ears, will be absorbed by the chair and not reflected back out into the room.
12 Background:
14 In investigating some of the background, the concept came from a desire to avoid bothering others and secondly, to provide a better integrated system for personal 16 entertainment and any audiovisual type of input for the user. The audio is acting much 17 like it is entirely within the headphone and the visual aspect provides entrance into the 18 whole virtual reality type of technology which is available. Now one is actually combining 19 audio and virtual reality concepts in a single chair.
21 Particularly, the invention is directed towards users who would not wish to be disturbing 22 others, like occupants of close quarter housing such as condos with common walls and 1 others in smaller living quarters where there is a concern of that sort.
3 Structure:
If we look at the design, the fabric itself does have some absorbing capability, but more 6 particularly, the frame and the structure of the chair itself contains an acoustic deadening 7 foam, which is actually incorporated into the plastic chair.
9 The chair structure comprises a double wall hollow plastic shell, such as that formed by "rapid rotomoulding" processes. Secondly, there are electronics installed and wiring 11 harness to each of the speakers and other audiovisual devices. Then, thirdly, there is this 12 acoustic absorbing foam which is then squirted in and it will harden within the shell. Such 13 foam is "Foamex" a tradename of Foamex Corporation of Illinois, US.
If we look at, for example, a unit for home use, we would have the foam and the 16 electronics. The electronics would comprise two basic components: One, the sound 17 system and two, the video system.
19 First, a sound system such as that provided by "Bose", would include a full-spectrum speaker system such as tweeters, mid-range and woofers and secondly a super-low-21 frequency transducer such as that provided by Clark Corp., which is a US
corporation.
5 1 The video is envisioned to comprise a flat screen display which is swivelled from the arm 2 of the chair on some sort of a pivoting or telescopic linkage. All of the wiring is included 3 through the linkage, so there are no free wires or anything tike that. Such a screen is 4 available from NEC or from IsoMitsu. Either of these screens are leading edge screens, which are providing 3-D capability. The IsoMitsu still requires the user to wear special
6 glasses. The NEC screen incorporates technology which does not require one to wear any
7 particular goggles.
8
9 This is crystalline LCD display. Wireless control of audio and video is provided such as a 2.4 GHz wireless by RF Technology of Taiwan.
12 Summary:
14 For a home entertainment centre, we can see that the invention really comprises the construction and the form of the chair and that it incorporates at a minimum with an audio 16 system. Preferably, one would also include the visual system, which would then provide 17 the full entertainment capability.
19 Orientation and Location of Speakers:
21 If we refer to Figures 1 a and 1 b, we can see a side view with a person sitting in the chair.
22 In Fig. 1 a, the mid-range and upper-range frequency speakers are shown. We have one 1 speaker (A) which is in front of the person up in the top of the chair pointing towards the 2 head and we have two speakers (B) which are on either side of the head and directed 3 slightly to the back of the chair but more towards the actual person as he is reclining in the 4 back of the chair and two speakers (C) which are rear speakers located in the back of the chair just slightly either side of the head, pointed towards the back of the ears.
7 In Fig., 1 b, two lower range speakers (D) are directed towards the user's mid-section or 8 hips. A super low "Clark" transducer (E) produces physical vibration in the chair, which 9 gives one that sense of "being there" and that low sound.
11 Note that all of the speakers are directed towards the user sitting in the chair.
13 Variations:
Note first of all that you can put two of these side by side and join them to be a love seat.
16 Each of them has its own self-contained audio system and audio isolation, so its not just 17 limited to a single chair. Further, the acoustic damping could be a combination of a 18 number of things, for example, the dampening by foam alone in the chair itself or it could 19 be the acoustical break formed by a rib cage within the shell.
21 The electronic system was described above for the home entertainment system. Note that 22 a number of different electronic systems could be incorporated, depending on the function.
1 If it were used a as a chair for patients of therapeutic processes, such as relaxing, there 2 could be further electronic capability such as massage or other vibration, heating 3 capability, etc. All of that could be incorporated in a chair that also provides the acoustics 4 for relaxing music, etc. It might be basically a treatment or even a therapeutic/diagnostic chair. So treating, determining, diagnostic etc., letting the professional do his investigation 6 while the patient relaxes.
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12 Summary:
14 For a home entertainment centre, we can see that the invention really comprises the construction and the form of the chair and that it incorporates at a minimum with an audio 16 system. Preferably, one would also include the visual system, which would then provide 17 the full entertainment capability.
19 Orientation and Location of Speakers:
21 If we refer to Figures 1 a and 1 b, we can see a side view with a person sitting in the chair.
22 In Fig. 1 a, the mid-range and upper-range frequency speakers are shown. We have one 1 speaker (A) which is in front of the person up in the top of the chair pointing towards the 2 head and we have two speakers (B) which are on either side of the head and directed 3 slightly to the back of the chair but more towards the actual person as he is reclining in the 4 back of the chair and two speakers (C) which are rear speakers located in the back of the chair just slightly either side of the head, pointed towards the back of the ears.
7 In Fig., 1 b, two lower range speakers (D) are directed towards the user's mid-section or 8 hips. A super low "Clark" transducer (E) produces physical vibration in the chair, which 9 gives one that sense of "being there" and that low sound.
11 Note that all of the speakers are directed towards the user sitting in the chair.
13 Variations:
Note first of all that you can put two of these side by side and join them to be a love seat.
16 Each of them has its own self-contained audio system and audio isolation, so its not just 17 limited to a single chair. Further, the acoustic damping could be a combination of a 18 number of things, for example, the dampening by foam alone in the chair itself or it could 19 be the acoustical break formed by a rib cage within the shell.
21 The electronic system was described above for the home entertainment system. Note that 22 a number of different electronic systems could be incorporated, depending on the function.
1 If it were used a as a chair for patients of therapeutic processes, such as relaxing, there 2 could be further electronic capability such as massage or other vibration, heating 3 capability, etc. All of that could be incorporated in a chair that also provides the acoustics 4 for relaxing music, etc. It might be basically a treatment or even a therapeutic/diagnostic chair. So treating, determining, diagnostic etc., letting the professional do his investigation 6 while the patient relaxes.
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| ITRM20100309A1 (en) * | 2010-06-08 | 2011-12-09 | Alessandro Mazzocchi | ARMCHAIR, SOFA, VIDEO-ACOUSTIC DRAINAGE. |
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| GB2407971A (en) * | 2003-11-15 | 2005-05-18 | Mel Colton | Media providing seat |
| US20110051962A1 (en) * | 2009-08-27 | 2011-03-03 | Mark Benjamin Cochran | Surround sound audio chair |
| ITRM20100309A1 (en) * | 2010-06-08 | 2011-12-09 | Alessandro Mazzocchi | ARMCHAIR, SOFA, VIDEO-ACOUSTIC DRAINAGE. |
| CN103445547A (en) * | 2013-09-18 | 2013-12-18 | 福建森源股份有限公司 | Special-shaped leisure chair and manufacturing method thereof |
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| CN105212559A (en) * | 2015-10-08 | 2016-01-06 | 姜超 | A kind of public arena secret seat |
| US10561250B2 (en) | 2016-05-09 | 2020-02-18 | Jason Schwab | Convertible personal multimedia pod |
| WO2021085790A1 (en) * | 2019-10-30 | 2021-05-06 | 박재범 | Chair member provided with multi-channel sound system and chair comprising same |
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