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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8176686 | Stage and roof system Disclosed is a structure that is a stage and roof system. The present invention is a system that allows a stage and roof system to be moved and folded up into a compact area in a very short period of time to be placed at an event location to broadcast talent directl... | 05/15/2012 |
| 7707780 | System for assembling a load-bearing support structure, and structure assembled with such a system A system for assembling a load-bearing support structure, and structure assembled with such a system. The system includes at least one supporting member, at least one connecting member, and at least one complementary member. Each supporting member includes an upper ... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7584575 | Variable height fold and roll staging and method of assembling same A portable staging assembly having a first platform panel pivotally connected to a second platform panel with the second platform panel further being pivotally connected to a base assembly. When the first and second platform panels are in a position for use substant... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7398626 | Module for building platforms The invention relates to a module for building platforms, stages, or flooring, which is particularly suitable for use outside. The module comprises a ladder-type frame, supporting devices, connecting means and, preferably, covering elements. ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7354088 | Slidable room assembly and method of installation A slidable room assembly comprises a vehicle body having an opening formed in an exterior wall, and a reciprocable slideout unit or compartment disposed in the opening and slidable between a retracted position and an extended position. Sliding movement of the slideo... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7337583 | Extendable deck for seating system An extendable deck assembly for a seating area includes a deck portion that is extendable from a base portion to provide a substantially planar support platform. The extendable deck assembly includes a support assembly positioned within the base portion and configur... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7293881 | Video projector for dome screen A video projector projects an image without reducing the resolution, onto the full dome surface by the use of a single-eye fisheye lens. The video projector has a single-eye fisheye lens for projecting a beam of light from an image display device onto the dome surfa... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7231740 | Modular stage prop A modular stage prop system having a first stage prop and a second stage prop. The first stage prop has a first stepping surface and a plurality of first side surfaces extending from the first stepping surface. The first stepping surface and the plurality of first s... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7210560 | Folding platform structure A platform structure has at least two articulated platforms that can extend end-to-end to form a bench type arrangement. For ease of portability, the structure includes wheels so that it can be carted when it is in a stow position. The structure can include a detach... | 05/01/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7107724 | Interchangeable stadium seating and entertainment stage A method and apparatus is used to interchange certain seating areas within a sports stadium or arena with an entertainment stage on a temporary basis to support an alternate use of the facility such as for a religious event, civic gathering, or musical concert. Loss... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7107734 | Audience seating system An interface for connecting supporting members of an audience seating system including an end plate secured to the first end of a horizontal member. The end plate includes a downwardly extending tongue and outwardly extending tabs and a hook member extending outward... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7107913 | Modular terrain assembly A modular terrain assembly generally provides cooperating modular boards. Each board has a worksurface on a base, with the base elevated on legs. A tongue along an edge of one board is received into a groove along the edge of an adjacent board, thereby enabling a un... | 09/19/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7086163 | Method and remote-controlled reflector device for layout axis lines during construction of a building in the absence of direct line of sight A method and remote-controlled reflector device for layout reference and axis lines is provided for use preferably in high building construction industry. The reflector device includes a mirror capable of rotating about its horizontal and vertical axes as controlled... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7069701 | Groundwork frame structure An improved groundwork frame comprises a protruded bar each disposed in the middle of the top of an upper board and a lower board; an embedding groove being disposed in the middle of the bottom of the groundwork frame and corresponsive to the protruded bar; an upper... | 07/04/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6997495 | Mobile assembly hall A trailer, such as a conventional full trailer or semi trailer used for hauling freight, is convertible into an assembly hall by folding its sidewalls upwardly to define ceiling extensions extending from the trailer roof. Additional floor extensions which are pivota... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6996940 | Movable wall module A movable wall module is provided for installation into an opening formed in a building wall structure, such as a room divider wall in a commercial or residential building. The wall module comprises a frame sized and shaped for substantially nested placement into th... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6922947 | Audience seating system An audience seating system including at least two platforms having a leg receiver at their rear margin and a leg supporting a protrusion engageable into a recess in the leg receiver and lockable by moving the leg from a non vertical orientation to a generally vertic... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6920721 | Building system Off-site factory built structure employs a chassis including two interior longitudinal beam members joined at their ends to a perimeter structure. A floor system is integrated within the chassis perimeter. A ledger member is fixed to the inner surface of each longit... | 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 |
| 6820374 | Stage construction The invention relates to a stage, comprising elements, which may be assembled and disassembled from individual pieces, as part of a sub-structure with telescopic pieces (14, 15) and bars (11, 12, 13) fixed thereto, at various angles to the horizontal, ... | 11/23/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6729075 | Audience seating system An audience seating system of the present invention takes a modular approach to creating a wide variety of seating options. The system utilizes a variety of standardized parts that can be assembled in a flexible variety of configurations. The system generally utiliz... | 05/04/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6665985 | Virtual reality theater An interactive theater for creating a perception on the part of the audience that they are immersed in a boundless environment. The projection surface surrounds the audience platform and the ceiling to form a cavity providing a full or apparent 360° proj... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6625932 | Variable rise vertically retractable arena seating assembly The invention in the simplest form is a retractable variable rise arena seating apparatus and method. It employs gravity displacement to facilitate adjusting and setting the various platforms, and uses a single drive motor assembly. The seating platforms ... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6615549 | Movable double decked steel orchestra stage Disclosed is a mobile double decked vehicular performance stage which is equipped with a variety of safety devices for use in transporting steel orchestra players and instruments during live performances in parades, carnivals and other events in which the... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6581339 | Erectable platform An erectable platform includes at least one bay, the bay having; at least one deck assembly, the deck assembly having a plurality of threaded couplers. The platform further includes support structure having at least two spaced apart main beams and at leas... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6564904 | Walk-on platform arrangement In order to provide a walk-on platform arrangement, comprising at least one first sub-platform, which is movable from a rest position in a direction of extension into a working position, and a second sub-platform, which in the working position is disposed... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6499258 | Stabilizing jack system for portable bleacher A portable bleacher construction includes a wheeled framework for supporting a plurality of bleacher seats thereon in a mobile travel condition and a stationary seating condition. At least one pair of leveling jacks is located on opposite sides of the fra... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6393769 | Portable stage A portable stage having at least a transport configuration and a deployed configuration is disclosed. The portable stage includes a chassis having wheels rotatably attached thereto and a main floor panel attached to the chassis. First and second deployabl... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6385912 | Construction substructure A substructure for a sports field of the type which can be shifted on glide pads or rollers on a track of a foundation and in which the frame supporting the sports field can be lifted by pairs of hydraulic cylinders to facilitate inspection and maintenanc... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6370825 | Event construction with movable pitch An event construction comprises a public area, such as a grandstand, and a pitch for performing activities, for example sporting activities like football or baseball. The pitch is accommodated on a floor which by sliding elements is set up in such a way t... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6293052 | Multifunctional complex A multifunctional complex incorporates multiple uses and comprises a series of upright wall members including a first interior wall dividing the complex into at least a concert hall. The concert hall includes a stage structure excavated below ground level... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6286264 | Horizontally slidable sports field A sports field, in particular for team sports such as football, has a playing field (20) which consists of a overing made of grass, granulates or other natural and/or artificial materials, placed on an infrastructure (21), in particular made of earth and/... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6253494 | Screen-to-stage and stage-to-screen seamless transition theater A multi-entertainment platform that combines the elements of a motion picture with the elements of a live performance using a theatre construction. An upper stage and a motion picture viewing screen arrangement allows the audience to experience continuous... | 07/03/2001 |
| 6202356 | Multifunctional building A multifunctional building for providing accomodation to events, said building comprising a sports field (1) for an outdoor sport, whereby at least part of the sports field is provided in a container (4) which can be moved in vertical direction, in such a... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6195943 | Collapsible stage or like structure A collapsible stage (1) is provided which has a first planar wing (3), a second planar wing (5) and an intermediate planar section (7). The respective wings (3 to 5) are hinged to respective sides of the intermediate section (7) so they can both swing upw... | 03/06/2001 |
