Overview
This patent describes a versatile wall- and ceiling-mounted acoustic system that lets venue operators and sound engineers switch a surface between reflective/diffusive and absorptive states. Housed panels incorporate hinged side doors that rotate between a closed, rounded configuration that reflects and diffuses sound and an open configuration that exposes internal absorbing pads and diffusers. The design supports stacked and interlocking modules for large surfaces, wedge-shaped and rear absorbing pads (e.g., Rockwool or fiberglass), and optional motorized actuation with a controller for remote or automated transitions. Filed in July 2016 and granted in November 2018, the application was prosecuted for inventors based in Amarillo, TX and assigned to JayVic, Inc. (Amarillo, TX). Our firm’s drafting emphasizes clear claim coverage of the mechanical hinge geometry, interior diffusers that enable binary amplitude diffusion, mounting details (French cleats and rear brackets), and electromechanical control to protect both manual and motor-driven implementations.
Key Features
- Selectable open/closed door geometry to reveal or conceal absorbing pads
- Interior diffusers with diffusing gaps for binary amplitude diffusion
- Configurable for manual or actuator-driven control systems
- Modular, interlocking arrays for scalable surface coverage
By capturing both the mechanical and acoustic control aspects, the claims secure a practical solution for multi-use performance spaces, theaters, houses of worship, and other venues where adaptable room acoustics are critical to audience experience and technical flexibility.
Granted: 2018-11-06
