IP Library Granted Patent US 7,548,413
Granted Patent B2
US 7,548,413 · App. 11/229,215 · Granted Jun 16, 2009

Cover for a vehicle media device

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Patent No.
US 7,548,413
App. No.
11/229,215
Granted
Jun 16, 2009
Kind
B2
Abstract

A cover for a vehicle media device, wherein the media device comprises a console and a display attached to the console, comprises a first part having a first opening for receiving the console, and a second part coupled to the first part and covering a side of the display. The first part is coupled to the console using a snap-on mechanism or an adhesive.

Claims (40)

1. A cover for a vehicle media device, the vehicle media device comprising a console disposed on a ceiling of a vehicle and a display attached to the console, the cover comprising:

a first part for receiving the console, wherein a majority of the top and bottom surfaces of the first part comprises a through hole; and

a second part coupled to the first part and covering a side of the display,

wherein the through hole receives a majority of top surface of the console wherein the first part is coupled to the console using a snap-on mechanism having at least one recess receiving a protrusion therein.

2. The cover as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first part is coupled to the console using an adhesive.

3. The cover as recited in claim 1 , wherein the second part is coupled to the first part using a hinge.

4. The cover as recited in claim 1 , wherein the second part is coupled to the display.

5. The cover as recited in claim 4 , wherein the second part is coupled to the display using a snap-on mechanism.

6. The cover as recited in claim 4 , wherein the second part is coupled to the display using an adhesive.

7. The cover as recited in claim 6 , wherein the adhesive includes two-sided tape, glue or rubber cement.

8. The cover as recited in claim 1 , wherein the display pivots with respect to the console and the second part pivots with the display.

9. The cover as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first part includes a second opening for receiving a data source.

10. The cover as recited in claim 9 , wherein the data source comprises at least one of a compact disc, a digital video disk, a video cassette, a hard drive, a flash memory device, a memory card or a mass storage device.

11. The cover as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first part includes a second opening aligned with an opening in the console.

12. The cover as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first part includes a second opening aligned with a port or jack in the console.

13. A removable cover for a vehicle media device, the media device comprising a console disposed on a ceiling of a vehicle, and a display pivotally attached to the console, the removable cover comprising:

a first part substantially enclosing the console therein; and

a second part substantially covering at least a side of the display, wherein a majority of top and bottom surfaces of the first part comprises a through hole,

wherein the through hole receives a majority of top surface of the console wherein the first part is coupled to the console using a snap-on mechanism having at least one recess receiving a protrusion therein.

14. The removable cover as recited in claim 13 , wherein the first part is coupled to the console using an adhesive.

15. The removable cover as recited in claim 13 , wherein the second part is coupled to the first part using a hinge.

16. The removable cover as recited in claim 13 , wherein the second part is coupled to the display.

17. The removable cover as recited in claim 16 , wherein the second part is coupled to the display using a snap-on mechanism.

18. The removable cover as recited in claim 16 , wherein the second part is coupled to the display using an adhesive.

19. The removable cover as recited in claim 13 , wherein the display pivots with respect to the console and the second part pivots with the display.

20. The removable cover as recited in claim 13 , wherein the first part includes an opening for receiving a data source.

21. The removable cover as recited in claim 13 , wherein the first part includes an opening aligned with an opening in the console.

22. The removable cover as recited in claim 13 , wherein the first part includes an opening aligned with a port or jack in the console.

23. A cover for a media device mounted on a ceiling of a vehicle, comprising:

a trim part for substantially enclosing an exposed perimeter of the media device; and

a surface part for substantially covering a remaining exposed surface of the media device,

wherein a majority of top and bottom surfaces of the trim part comprises a through hole,

wherein the through hole receives the remaining exposed surface of the media device wherein the trim part is coupled to the media device using a snap-on mechanism having at least one recess receiving a protrusion therein.

24. The cover as recited in claim 23 , wherein the surface part is pivotally attached to the trim part for rotating in tandem with a portion of the media device.

25. The cover as recited in claim 24 , wherein the surface part attaches to a rotating portion of the media device to rotate in tandem with the rotating portion.

26. The cover as recited in claim 23 , wherein the trim part includes an opening aligned with an opening in the media device.

27. The cover as recited in claim 23 , wherein the trim part is coupled to the media device using an adhesive.

28. The cover as recited in claim 23 , wherein the surface part is coupled to the trim part using a hinge.

29. The cover as recited in claim 23 , wherein the surface part is coupled to the remaining exposed surface of the media device using a snap-on mechanism.

30. The cover as recited in claim 23 , wherein the surface part is coupled to the remaining exposed surface of the media device using an adhesive.

Assignments (1)
RELEASE OF PATENT SECURITY INTEREST RECORDED AT R/F 027890/0319 Recorded Apr 3, 2025
From: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
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