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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8186107 | Cable drive and control system for movable stadium roof panels A convertible stadium includes a playing field, a seating area, a stationary roof structure and a large, heavy roof panel mounted for movement with respect to the stationary roof structure, A plurality of cable drums are mounted for movement together with the roof p... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8082696 | Temperature compensating outdoor wall padding apparatus and method for forming the same A temperature compensating outdoor wall padding apparatus in one embodiment incorporates a stretch fabric into the edges of a vinyl cover to provide a tension on the vinyl cover minimizing the possibility of wrinkling of the vinyl cover due to a change in temperatur... | 12/27/2011 |
| 7895792 | Stage system with connectable corner A portable platform-support system provides an external platform comer for supporting a platform surface structure; the system having a rigid comer-support apparatus having a non-integrating outer-facing portion with opposing outer edges, an inner portion, and a rec... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7624540 | Stage system with connectable corner A portable platform-support provides an external platform corner for supporting a platform surface structure. The external platform corner employs a rigid corner-support apparatus that is connectable to other components. The rigid corner-support apparatus includes a... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7422332 | Wall structure A wall structure has a first wall and a second wall that faces the first wall. A part of the second wall or the entire second wall is configured as a rear-projection screen. A projector for projecting an image onto the rear-projection screen is arranged between the ... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7364508 | Gaming machine environment having controlled audio and visual media presentation A gaming machine system comprises a game cabinet, a processor, and an audio/visual effects system. The game cabinet receives inputs and displays outputs. The processor is located within the cabinet and randomly selects a game outcome in response to a wager. The proc... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7360813 | Mobile first aid post A mobile first aid post comprising a road vehicle having a compartment of an openable enclosure for housing medical supplies and equipment, the compartment including a fixed structure and at least one rigid panel pivotally movable relative to the fixed structure bet... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7347030 | Modular truss system with a nesting storage configuration An aspect of the present disclosure relates to a truss span. One embodiment includes at least three chords in a generally parallel orientation with respect to each other, where adjacent chords provide a face of the truss span. The truss span includes a web that conn... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7322154 | Cooling shade assembly and method of use thereof A shade assembly including reflective shade panels suspended above a roof or along an exterior wall of a building. The assembly also includes a shade box, such as one including an assembly of upright support posts and attached cables to which dark or reflective wate... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7311335 | Trailer and fuel tank assembly A trailer and fuel tank assembly are disclosed. The fuel tank preferably forms the body of the trailer. The fuel tank may include a recess in the top surface for receiving the motor and/or pump, which may lower the pump closer to the ground to increase the suction p... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7278247 | Method and apparatus for replacing a utility pole A method and apparatus is provided for replacing a pole in an electrical utility support structure while the supported electrical wires remain energized. The method comprises erecting a replacement pole adjacent to a pole to be replaced, and providing a pivotable su... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7266927 | Drive-in movie theater with short range sound system The present invention relates to a drive-in movie theater and/or events center preferably located on top of one or more parking garages located at a shopping mall or other similar complex. The drive-in theater preferably has a short range radio broadcast system that... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7241078 | Modular pier system A modular pier includes a plurality of modular pier sections. The plurality of modular pier sections includes at least a first pier section and a second pier section wherein the pier sections include a frame having a first end and a second end opposite the first end... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7204763 | Ice skating arena An ice skating arena having at least a first ice rink having a first side wall of a first wall length and a second ice rink having a second side wall of a second wall length; the first side wall being parallel to the second side wall at an inter-rink distance theref... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7184120 | Film soundtrack reviewing system A system and method of screening films. The method includes the first step of displaying a movie print with multiple soundtracks on a display screen. A plurality of screening rooms, each with a view of the display screen, is provided. Separate audio signals from eac... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7150129 | Modular step system for pools A modular step system for in-ground swimming comprising a bottom central hub, a brace assembly, a top central hub, a tread support assembly, a step form and a liner. The components of the modular step system interlock and snap together without fasteners. Also, the c... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7144114 | Systems and methods for displaying simulated images The invention provides systems and methods for generating a visual image that is made to appear to be situated behind an architectural structure, such as a wall of a building, and is viewed through windows thereof. The image appears as an oversize object relative to... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7097307 | Systems and methods for displaying simulated images The invention provides systems and methods for generating a visual image that is made to appear to be situated behind an architectural structure, such as a wall of a building, and is viewed through windows thereof. The image appears as an oversize object relative to... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7090586 | Activity surfaces An apparatus for an a method of closing a fixed gap in an activity surface such as a turfed race-track is described. The apparatus comprises a movable turf tray having an upper surface with the same characteristics as the activity surface and means for guiding the t... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7007428 | Vertical telescopic stage accessories device A device having multiple support members telescopically contained therein, with each member having a set of lights, a set of curtains and various compartments for numerous stage accessories and allows for quick change of the lights and curtains that are used for dif... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6996941 | Portable foldable tent and method for erecting same The present invention includes a folding tent that can be moved to a folded position and mounted on a trailer for transporting. The tent can then be fanned out to an unfolded configuration and the trailer can be used to lift the tent upwardly. The legs are then fold... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6971477 | Walkboard ledger for scaffolding A scaffolding (10) for elevating a worker (not shown) above a floor or ground surface is disclosed. The scaffolding (10) broadly includes a pair of frames (12) and (14), cross bracing (16) coupling the frames (12,14) togethe... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6972829 | Film soundtrack reviewing system A system and method of screening films. The method includes the first step of displaying a movie print with multiple soundtracks on a display screen. A plurality of screening rooms, each with a view of the display screen, is provided. Separate audio signals from eac... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6962316 | Concrete forming panel with lightweight frame A concrete forming panel with lightweight siderail includes a face plate and a frame, the frame including at least one siderail and a bushing plate coupled thereto, the bushing plate having thereon a wear member of a material having greater hardness than the bushing... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6945003 | Monumental, stainless-steel cross with I-beam and cable structure This concerns a 1000 foot stainless-steel Cross. This is a multi-faceted building including an I-beam internal structure for the tower and the arms, a cable structure within and without the building, and stainless-steel panels as the external “skin” of the build... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6920658 | Racetrack bridge A bridge for use over a racetrack surface is provided. The racetrack surface has a cross-track width. The bridge includes a bridge structure supported over the cross-track width of the racetrack at a height sufficient to provide clearance for use of the racetrack. T... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6915610 | Multi-purpose arena The present invention is directed to a multi-purpose arena that can be used for sport and non-sport type of events. The size of the arena can be varied to suit the particular type of entertainment present in the arena. The acoustics can also be varied or tuned to ma... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6874275 | System for and method of benefiting the growth conditions for grass plants that constitute the grass pitch of a sports installation, in particular a football pitch An account is given of a system for and a method of making the growth/thriving conditions for grass more favorable in connection with grass pitches, e.g. football pitches. A lighting unit having a rectangular peripheral shape and thin, disc-like form is dimensioned ... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6873465 | Installation for increasing the light yield on the playing surface in a stadium An installation for increasing the daylight yield in a stadium provided with a playing surface, stands, and optionally a covering, includes an essentially vertical light-reflecting body to guide the light incident on the body towards the playing surface in the stadi... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6851227 | Retractable roof for a mall or other space The invention concerns a structural and mechanical means to build a large retractable roof, that can have the shape of a barrel vaulted roof or a pitched vaulted roof or a flat roof. The roof is moved as one monolithic roof on and off a mall walkway or other structu... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6848219 | Integrated, adaptable theater, club and multiplex The present invention advantageously provides an enhanced event-based theater going experience. In particular, one embodiment of the present invention enables pre-recorded videos of live performances, such as concerts, to be reproduced with great realism and encoura... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6832452 | Mega pyramid stadium complex A mega stadium-convention center complex is disclosed comprising an impressive pyramid building with a 670-foot pinnacle and a base covering more than 20 acres. The complex contains a 60,000-seat football stadium with a central playing field located more than 180 fe... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6789360 | Retractable roof system for stadium A convertible stadium includes an exhibition area, a seating area and a plurality of roof support locations for supporting a movable or retractable roof assembly. The roof assembly includes a first major truss that spans a distance between a first and a second of th... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6754994 | Retractable roof A system for operating a retractable roof having at least two moveable roof sections, the system comprising: a first support having a first pulley; a second support positioned opposite to and across from the first support means and having a second pulley; a tie memb... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6718696 | Movable wall for stadium A convertible stadium includes an exhibition area, a seating area and an outer sidewall in which is defined in large opening, preferably located so as to provide favorable outdoor views to the occupants of the stadium. A movable wall member is advantageously positio... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6698142 | Netting system for use with bleachers and grandstands The present invention is a netting system (10) for use with bleachers and grandstands (11) to prevent children, persons, and debris from falling to the ground. A first end (12a) of a net (12) is operatively connected to a cable (18) proximate an attachmen... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6698141 | Convertible stadium and method of operating A convertible public exhibition facility includes a stadium having an exhibition area and a seating area that is situated about the exhibition area for permitting spectators to view activities taking place in the exhibition area. The exhibition facility f... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6672011 | Modular command post system A modular command post system comprised of removable interconnecting truss elements is provided. The modular command post system is configured to provide shelter and infrastructure to support various electronic equipment used by occupants of the command p... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6622434 | Safety enclosure shield panel support system A shield panel support, for providing a vertical side edge support for a shield panel, comprises a transparent shield panel support pillar.... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6615548 | Variable sight-line grandstand seating arrangement A grandstand seating arrangement having seating level members arranged in sequentially elevated relation to one another. A rigid frame that couples and surrounds the seating members has a lower frame coupled to the lifting arrangements and an upper frame ... | 09/09/2003 |
