ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 5 -- United States Patent no. 12,700,394, issued on Aug. 4.
"Modular parabolic sound pickup assembly" was invented by Paul Terpstra (Janesville, Wis.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "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, st...