IP Library Granted Patent US 7,699,377
Granted Patent B2
US 7,699,377 · App. 11/453,246 · Granted Apr 20, 2010

Vehicle entertainment system with cover

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Patent No.
US 7,699,377
App. No.
11/453,246
Granted
Apr 20, 2010
Kind
B2
Abstract

A vehicle includes a ceiling with a headliner and a cradle is secured within the ceiling of the vehicle such that it is substantially flush with the headliner. The cradle is shaped and dimensioned for selectively receiving and securely holding a video system. A cover for selective attachment to the cradle when the video system is not in use.

Claims (10)

1. An entertainment system for a vehicle including a ceiling with a headliner, comprising:

a cradle shaped and dimensioned for securing within the ceiling of the vehicle such that it is substantially flush with the headliner, the cradle being shaped and dimensioned for selectively receiving and securely holding a video system; and

a cover for selective attachment to the cradle when the video system is not in use, the cover being substantially flush with the headliner and conforming with a profile thereof, wherein the cover includes electrical connections shaped and dimensioned for coupling with the cradle and the cover includes a light.

2. The entertainment system according to claim 1 , wherein the video system includes a video source and a video monitor.

3. The entertainment system according to claim 1 , wherein the video system includes electrical connections shaped and dimensioned for selective engagement with electrical connections formed within the cradle.

4. The entertainment system according to claim 1 , wherein the cradle includes a primary recess into which the video system is mounted.

5. A vehicle, comprising:

a ceiling with a headliner;

a cradle secured within the ceiling of the vehicle such that it is substantially flush with the headliner, the cradle being shaped and dimensioned for selectively receiving and securely holding a video system; and

a cover for selective attachment to the cradle when the video system is not in use, the cover being substantially flush with the headliner and conforming with a profile thereof, wherein the cover includes electrical connections shaped and dimensioned for coupling with the cradle and the cover includes a light and a power source.

Assignments (5)
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
Reel/Frame 070739/0831 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Mar 20, 2012
From: VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
To: WELLS FAGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 027890/0319 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 15, 2012
From: SUNTRUST BANK
To: VITITO, CHRISTOPHER J.
Reel/Frame 027867/0015 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 22, 2010
From: VITITO, CHRISTOPHER J
To: AUDIOVOX CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 024114/0833 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Aug 31, 2006
From: VITITO, CHRISTOPHER J.
To: SUNTRUST BANK
Reel/Frame 018193/0722 →