Acoustics – Sound-modifying means – Housing or enclosure
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-05
2011-07-05
Martin, Edgardo San (Department: 2832)
Acoustics
Sound-modifying means
Housing or enclosure
C181S295000, C052S028000, C052S506060
Reexamination Certificate
active
07971680
ABSTRACT:
An acoustic housing, a light fixture, a suspended ceiling system, and a method of decreasing sound transfer from a light fixture in a suspended ceiling are disclosed. An acoustic hood for a light fixture in a suspended ceiling may include a partially enclosed space formed between a plurality of wall portions. A light fixture may include first and second layers that are coupled to one another and form a partially enclosed space. A suspended ceiling system may include the acoustic hood or light fixture. The method relates to disposing an acoustic housing spaced from the light fixture.
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Adkins Mark A.
Morgan, III Herbert J.
Martin Edgardo San
Spirit Acoustics Inc.
Steptoe & Johnson LLP
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