IP Library Granted Patent US 7,802,835
Granted Patent B2
US 7,802,835 · App. 11/453,264 · Granted Sep 28, 2010

Vehicle entertainment system with flush supporting cradle

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Patent No.
US 7,802,835
App. No.
11/453,264
Granted
Sep 28, 2010
Kind
B2
Abstract

A vehicle includes a ceiling with a headliner. A cradle is 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.

Claims (14)

1. 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;

a cover for covering the cradle when it is not in use, the cover being substantially flush with the headliner and conforming with a profile thereof; and

wherein the cover includes a light.

2. 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;

a video system;

wherein the cradle is shaped and dimensioned for selectively receiving and securely holding the video system;

a cover for covering the cradle when it is not in use, the cover being substantially flush with the headliner and conforming with a profile thereof; and

wherein the cover includes a light.

3. The entertainment system according to claim 2 , 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 2 , wherein the cradle includes a primary recess into which the video system is mounted.

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

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 →