Patent ID: 7346181
Filing Date: 2008-03-18
Classification: H04R

Abstract:
1. A grille configured to releasably attach to a circular receiving member of a loudspeaker, the receiving member having a diameter which defines a contact surface, the loudspeaker being configured to broadcast sound through the grille, the grille comprising: a cover configured to reversibly deform between a static convex state and a static concave state, the cover remaining in at least the static concave state in the absence of an external force being applied to the cover; and a plurality of flexible tabs spaced about the cover and forming a first inside diameter when the cover is in the static convex state and forming a second inside diameter when the cover is in the static concave state, wherein the first inside diameter is less than the second inside diameter, and wherein the first inside diameter is less than the diameter of the contact surface on the receiving member so as to create an interference fit between the grille and the receiving member at least when the cover is in the static convex state, and wherein the plurality of flexible tabs is spaced from the contact surface when the cover is in the static concave state so that the grille is easily removable from the loudspeaker.