Patent application number | Description | Published |
20110110714 | PORTABLE LOCKING SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A portable support structure including a platform member having a primary platform connector and a secondary platform connector. The primary platform connector is configured to receive a primary support connector. The secondary platform connector is configured to receive a secondary support connector. The support structure also includes a primary support member including the primary support connector and a hook member. In addition, the support structure includes a secondary support member having a first end and a second end. The first end is detachably engaged with the secondary platform connector and the second end is in locking engagement with the hook member. The primary support connector includes structures that engage the primary platform connector and rotationally position the primary support member. The hook member includes a hook portion that engages and prevents the secondary support member disengaging upon a rotation of the secondary support member. | 05-12-2011 |
20110138709 | PORTABLE LIGHT EMITTING STAGE - A portable light-emitting stage component including a deck supported by a support portion comprising at least one light-producing element, a first side, a second side substantially parallel the first side, a first end connected to the first side and the second side, and a second end substantially parallel the first end, the second end connected to the first side and the second side. The at least one light-producing element directs light through the deck. The first side includes a first rotatable latch member comprising a first hook. The first side and the axis of rotation of the first rotatable latch member are substantially coplanar or parallel. The second side includes a first receiving member comprising a first post. The support portion includes a protrusion protruding from a side or end selected from the group consisting of the first side, the second side, the first end, and the second end. | 06-16-2011 |
20110261450 | PROJECTION APPARATUSES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Projection apparatuses and associated methods are provided. A representative apparatus includes: a support frame defining a projection area; a polymeric screen of sheet material sized and shaped to span at least a portion of the projection area; a retention member operative to contact the polymeric screen along an edge thereof; and a tensioning assembly operative to apply tension to the screen via the retention member, the tensioning assembly being operative to selectively reposition the retention member relative to the support frame. | 10-27-2011 |
20120105742 | LARGE SCALE ROBOTICALLY MOVABLE VIDEO DISPLAYS - A large scale robotically movable video display system having a robotic actuator, a support structure movably attached to the robotic actuator, and a plurality of modules mounted on the support structure. The modules are arranged to form a large display area and each of the modules includes at least one light source. The modules cooperatively display light to display at least one of video and images. Method for displaying video is also disclosed. | 05-03-2012 |
20120126190 | WINCH APPARATUS - A winch assembly includes a base and a housing operatively connected to the base. The housing includes a rotatably movable drum configured to extend/retract cable with respect to the housing at a zero fleet angle, a motor for rotatably moving the drum and a controller for controlling the motor. At least one of the base and the housing includes a rotation device permitting independent rotational movement between the base and the housing about at least two axes. | 05-24-2012 |
20120152157 | PORTABLE LOCKING SUPPORT AND PLATFORM SYSTEM - A portable support system having a portable support having a first end and a second end. The first end includes a tapered portion, and the second end includes a footing structure. The system also includes a receiving member having a support cone configured to receive the tapered portion. The support cone has a tapered inner surface and a tapered outer surface. The inner surface and outer surface are engagable with mating tapered surfaces. The receiving member is capable of attachment to one or both of a frame and a panel for use as a platform. | 06-21-2012 |
20120176735 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING POWER AND CONTROL SIGNALS TO DEVICES - A system for providing power and control to devices is described. The system includes a distribution box having connection points to receive power from a power supply and connection points to receive control instructions from a control system. The distribution box includes a plurality of output connection points to provide power and control instructions to the devices of the system. Each output connection point of the distribution box uses the same configuration of power and control conductors. Each device in the system uses a connection box with a connection point that can have the same configuration of power and control conductors as the distribution box. A plurality of cables are configured to connect the connection point on the connection box to a corresponding output connection point on the distribution box. | 07-12-2012 |
20120184385 | CHANNEL MEMBER, MODULAR FLOOR, AND METHOD OF POSITIONING AN OBJECT - A channel member, a modular floor structure, and a method capable of positioning an object on a substantially planar surface is disclosed. Movement of a movable band within an interior channel of the channel member permits movement of an object outside of the interior channel. | 07-19-2012 |
20120222588 | PORTABLE LOCKING SUPPORT STRUCTURE - An assembled portable structure having a plurality of platform members arranged to form a continuous surface. The platform members are attached to each other along one or more surfaces and are capable of being disassembled into smaller components. A plurality of primary support members are detachably engaged to at least a portion of the plurality of the platform members. A plurality of secondary support members are detachably engaged to at least one primary support member of the plurality of the primary support members and at least one of the platform members of the plurality of platform members. The number of primary support members detachably engaged to at least a portion of the plurality of the platform members is less than four for each platform member. | 09-06-2012 |
20120240406 | METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A PORTABLE SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A method of assembling a portable support structure is disclosed. The method includes positioning a first platform member, then securing a first support member to the first platform member, and then securing a second platform member to the first platform member to form a continuous platform surface. The method includes positioning a plurality of platform members to form a first continuous platform surface, then securing a support member to at least one of the plurality of platform members. The method includes forming a continuous surface from a plurality of platform members, the plurality of platform members including one or more female connectors, aligning one or more male connectors with the one or more female connectors, and engaging the one or more male connectors with the one or more female connectors. | 09-27-2012 |
20120240510 | METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A PLATFORM SYSTEM - A method of assembling a platform system is disclosed. The method includes positioning a first frame having one or more panels, then securing a first portable support to the first frame, securing a second frame to the first frame to form a first continuous platform level. The method includes positioning a plurality of frames having one or more panels to form a first continuous platform level, then securing a first portable support to at least one of the plurality of frames. The method includes forming a first continuous platform level from a plurality of frames having one or more panels. The method includes securing portable supports to at least one of the plurality of frames, securing an additional frame having one or more panels to the portable supports, and forming a second continuous platform level from a plurality of additional frames. | 09-27-2012 |
20120314284 | PROJECTION APPARATUSES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Projection apparatuses and associated methods are provided. A representative apparatus includes: a support frame defining a projection area; a polymeric screen of sheet material sized and shaped to span at least a portion of the projection area; a retention member operative to contact the polymeric screen along an edge thereof; and a tensioning assembly operative to apply tension to the screen via the retention member, the tensioning assembly being operative to selectively reposition the retention member relative to the support frame. | 12-13-2012 |
20130086797 | METHOD OF ASSEMBLY OF A VIDEO DISPLAY SYSTEM - A method for assembling a display system includes positioning and selectively engaging a plurality of modules together to form a first tier, lifting the first tier, positioning and selectively engaging a plurality of modules together to form a second tier, and attaching the second tier to the first tier. | 04-11-2013 |
20130112930 | CHAIN DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEM - A control system is provided for one or more chain drives. The control system includes a automation control system or control device in communication with a control board installed on one or more chain drives. The control board can include a microprocessor and a memory device. The memory device stores one or more computer programs or algorithms executable by the microprocessor to generate a plurality of commands to control the operation of a component, e.g., a motor, of the chain drive in response to receiving an operational command from the automation control system or control device. | 05-09-2013 |
20130200022 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE WITH STOWED IMPLEMENT BRACKET - A support structure of the type used as a truss for entertainment productions is disclosed. The support structure includes a plurality of frame segments arranged to form a truss and an implement bracket attached to the truss, the implement bracket connecting an implement to the truss. The implement bracket deploys from a stowed position within a space defined by the truss through a window of the truss formed by truss frame segments to a working position outside the space defined by the truss. | 08-08-2013 |
20130232770 | METHOD FOR DEPLOYMENT OF A DISPLAY SYSTEM - A method for deployment of a display system includes providing a first collection container for receiving a first display arrangement, and a second collection container for receiving a second display arrangement. The method further includes positioning the first collection container and the second collection container in close proximity to one another. The method further includes selectably engaging the first display arrangement to the second display arrangement and simultaneously deploying the first and second display arrangements. | 09-12-2013 |
20130232833 | FLEXIBLE SCREEN DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM - A display system, a display process, and an engagement device are disclosed. The display system includes a first display arrangement and a second display arrangement in close proximity to the first flexible display arrangement. The first display arrangement and the second display arrangement are simultaneously deployable between an extended position and a retracted position. | 09-12-2013 |
20130232835 | DISPLAY SYSTEM, DISPLAY PROCESS AND ENGAGEMENT FEATURE - A display system, a display process, and an engagement feature are disclosed. The display system includes a first display arrangement, a second display arrangement, and a flexible support extending from the first display arrangement to the second display arrangement. The first display arrangement engages the second display arrangement by movement of the flexible support. | 09-12-2013 |
20130235265 | VIDEO DISPLAY SYSTEM - A video display system includes a substantially horizontally positioned activity area. A plurality of modules is operatively associated with the activity area and is arranged to form a display area, each of the modules including at least one light source. The modules cooperatively display light to display at least one of video and images. | 09-12-2013 |
20130235281 | VIDEO DISPLAY SYSTEM - A video display system includes an electroacoustic device secured within a housing. A plurality of modules is operatively associated with the housing and is arranged to form a display area, each of the modules including at least one light source. The modules cooperatively display light to display at least one of video and images. | 09-12-2013 |
20130235282 | PLATFORM SYSTEM, VIDEO MODULE ASSEMBLY, AND PROCESS OF ASSEMBLING PLATFORM SYSTEM - A platform system having a video module assembly. The video module assembly includes a receiving member and a first video module removably secured to the receiving member. The video module includes an array of light emitting devices, and the receiving member is configured to directly or indirectly detachably secure a second video module. | 09-12-2013 |
20130266169 | AUDIO PERFORMANCE SYSTEM - An audio performance system for use during an event including a shipping container containing at least a first electroacoustic device. A lifting device forms a first portion of the shipping container, the lifting device configured to movably secure the first electroacoustic device between a first position for transport of the container and a second position for the event. A second portion of the shipping container is configured to be manually removable. A third portion of the shipping container is configured to positionably secure a second electroacoustic device for the event. | 10-10-2013 |
20130266172 | SUSPENDED AUDIO PERFORMANCE SYSTEM - A suspended audio performance system including a first electroacoustic device and a first base structure secured to the first electroacoustic device. The first base structure is configured to be suspended between a first suspended position and a second suspended position. The first base structure includes an orientation adjustment device for controllably adjusting an angular orientation of the first electroacoustic device | 10-10-2013 |
20130302133 | LIFTING DEVICE - A lifting device includes a housing movably securable to a support structure extending along a predetermined path corresponding to a portion of the support structure. The housing includes a motorized lifting machine movable with the housing. The housing includes an engagement device movable with the housing, the engagement device operably engaging the portion of the support structure to move the housing. | 11-14-2013 |
20130319796 | SELF-LEVELING PLATFORM SYSTEM, SELF-LEVELING SUPPORTS, AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A SELF-LEVELING PLATFORM SYSTEM - A platform system for self-leveling a stage is provided and includes one or more module assemblies and one or more supports. Each module assembly includes one or more receiving members for engaging and removably securing the one or more supports. Each support includes an elongate portion, an extendible portion extendible from and lockingly engageable with the elongate portion, a base member removably attached to the extendible portion, and an actuator assembly secured to the elongate portion and in communication with the extendible portion. The actuator assembly is configured to rapidly extend and lockingly engage the extendible portion and the base member to provide self-leveling of each of the one or more module assemblies of the stage as the base member engages an underlying surface. | 12-05-2013 |
20130335313 | PROCESS OF CREATING A DISPLAY, SYSTEM FOR CREATING A DISPLAY, AND MOBILE UNTETHERED DISPLAY DEVICE - A process of creating a display, a system for creating a display, and a mobile untethered display device are disclosed. The process includes providing image data to a first spectator display device, providing image data to a second spectator display device, and activating at least one of one or more light emitting elements based upon the image data. The first spectator display device includes one or more of the light emitting elements. The first spectator display device is a mobile untethered device positioned within a spectator region of a venue and creates a display having an illusion of a continuous image. The system includes a first spectator display device, a second spectator display device, and a controller. The device includes one of one or more light emitting elements capable of being activated upon receiving image data corresponding with a portion of the display. | 12-19-2013 |
20140026514 | PORTABLE STRUCTURE - A portable structure including a plurality of beams having a first engagement feature and a plurality of junction devices having a second engagement feature. The first engagement features and corresponding second engagement features are rigidly engageable, the rigidly engaged engagement features defining a multi-point connection therebetween. The engagement features are manually actuatable and self-contained. | 01-30-2014 |
20140158959 | PORTABLE SUPPORT PLATFORM SYSTEM - A portable support platform system and method for assembling the system are provided. The portable support platform system includes a support platform configured to receive theatrical devices and an orientation member attached to the support platform. The orientation member includes an arcuate surface configured to receive a flexible member. The flexible member is fixably attached to the orientation member at one or more locations along the arcuate surface to permit orientation and movement of the support platform when the flexible members are deployed or retracted. | 06-12-2014 |
20140168983 | VISUAL DISPLAY DEVICE - A visual display includes a plurality of display panels. Each of the display panels is secured to a common support device and independently movable relative to an axis associated with the common support device. The display panels are positionable in a first position. | 06-19-2014 |
20140246553 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR SUPPORTING VIDEO DISPLAYS - A video support structure for supporting video is disclosed. The video support structure includes a first support member, a second support member, a portion of the second support member being receivable by a surface or space formed by the first support member, a pinnable joint having an opening in each of the first support member and the second support member, the openings being alignable to receive one or more pins, and the one or more pins, the one or more pins being configured to secure the first support member to the second support member to form at least a portion of the video support structure. | 09-04-2014 |
20140264212 | WINCH APPARATUS - Provided is a winch apparatus including two exchangeable and interchangeable gears connecting a motor to a drum, the drum being operative to extend and retract a flexible line. By exchanging and interchanging the gears to effect a change in the ratio of the diameters of the first gear to the second gear, the torque and the linear speed of the flexible line are adjustable, permitting the same winch apparatus to move heavier loads at lower speeds, or lighter loads at higher speeds | 09-18-2014 |
20140321910 | PINNED STRUCTURE - A pinned structure includes a first member having a first fastening feature extending through opposed surfaces of the first member for retainably receiving a portion of a pin therein. A second member having a surface includes a second fastening feature formed therein for receiving a portion of the pin extending from the first fastening feature for securing the first member and the second member together. The portion of the pin received by the second fastening feature is exposed relative to the surface of the second member. The pin is removable from the second fastening feature from a position along at least a surface of the first member opposite the second member and the surface of the second member exposing the pin. | 10-30-2014 |
20150089539 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND PROCESS FOR PROVIDING SPECTATOR INTERFACE - Disclosed are a system and a spectator interface apparatus. The system includes a plurality of spectator interface apparatuses, each spectator interface apparatus including at least one display device, the at least one display device forming a portion of a continuous image within a spectator region of a venue, and at least one interface device. The at least one display device and the at least one interface device are mounted on or in close proximity to a row of spectator seating, and each interface device corresponds to an individual spectator seat. The spectator interface apparatus includes at least one display device on a front side of the spectator interface apparatus, and at least one interface device on a rear side of the spectator interface apparatus. The interface device comprises an input component and a display component. Also disclosed is a process for providing spectator interface. | 03-26-2015 |