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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 04, 2026
Filed:
Jul. 06, 2023
Applicant:
Paul Terpstra, Janesville, WI (US);
Inventor:
Paul Terpstra, Janesville, WI (US);
Assignee:
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G10K 11/28 (2006.01); G10K 11/162 (2006.01); H04R 1/08 (2006.01); H04R 1/34 (2006.01); H04R 1/40 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G10K 11/28 (2013.01); G10K 11/162 (2013.01); H04R 1/08 (2013.01); H04R 1/342 (2013.01); H04R 1/406 (2013.01); H04R 2201/029 (2013.01); H04R 2201/401 (2013.01); H04R 2499/11 (2013.01);
Abstract
An acoustically isolated sound collection system having a modular component design for easier and more convenient in-the-field repair and replacement of damaged parts. The sound collection system is preferably handheld and includes a handle system that is vibrationally isolated from the reflector with tool-free, releasable, connections. The reflector is preferably made with a composite that comprises chopped carbon fiber segments and, optionally, continuous carbon fiber, Kevlar, or similar, strands embedded therein. The reflector of the invention shows enhanced amplification within the range of 20-60% relative to a conventional plastic reflector.