U.S. patent application number 17/006699 was filed with the patent office on 2020-12-17 for mobile dc powered entertainment center.
The applicant listed for this patent is Brandon Cragg. Invention is credited to Brandon Cragg.
Application Number | 20200391123 17/006699 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 1000005062619 |
Filed Date | 2020-12-17 |
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United States Patent
Application |
20200391123 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Cragg; Brandon |
December 17, 2020 |
MOBILE DC POWERED ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
Abstract
A mobile entertainment center includes at least one TV monitor
supported in a protective case on wheels. The case includes a
removable cover that protectively conceals the TV monitor when not
in use. When removed, the cover functions as a table or TV stand
and includes removable or hinged legs. The TV monitor includes a
non-reflective glass over the screen. The entertainment system is
syncable with other portable electronic devices and includes
speakers/sound bars. The entertainment center is DC powered and
includes a voltage convertor. The mobile entertainment center
further includes a charging station, flashlight, storage
compartment, watertight casing, swipe screen technology, a control
panel with access door, built in battery access, a rechargeable DC
power source for each electronic device, a DC powered built-in
gaming platform, and interactive karaoke technology.
Inventors: |
Cragg; Brandon; (Lauderdale
by the Sea, FL) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Cragg; Brandon |
Lauderdale by the Sea |
FL |
US |
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Family ID: |
1000005062619 |
Appl. No.: |
17/006699 |
Filed: |
August 28, 2020 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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16114951 |
Aug 28, 2018 |
10758829 |
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17006699 |
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62551009 |
Aug 28, 2017 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63F 13/98 20140902;
A63F 13/90 20140902; A45C 2011/003 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A63F 13/90 20060101
A63F013/90; A63F 13/98 20060101 A63F013/98 |
Claims
1. A mobile entertainment apparatus comprising: a main body
including a front panel, a rear panel, opposite sides, a top and a
bottom, and a plurality of wheels for transport of the main body on
a ground surface; at least one flat screen television (TV) monitor
supported on and visibly exposed on the front panel; a plurality of
speakers connected to the flat screen TV monitor and supported on
the main body; and a rechargeable direct current (DC) power source
contained on the main body for powering the at least one flat
screen TV monitor and speakers.
2. The mobile entertainment apparatus as recited in claim 1 wherein
the main body includes a built-in gaming platform including a video
game console and at least one video game controller.
3. The mobile entertainment apparatus as recited in claim 2 wherein
the at least one video game controller is a rechargeable wireless
video game controller.
4. The mobile entertainment apparatus as recited in claim 1 further
comprising a step up DC power converter.
5. The mobile entertainment apparatus as recited in claim 4 further
including at least one rechargeable DC battery.
6. The mobile entertainment apparatus as recited in claim 5 further
comprising a plurality of portable LCD monitors removably
attachable to the main body.
7. The mobile entertainment apparatus as recited in claim 6 further
comprising at least one solar panel on the main body for recharging
the at least one rechargeable DC battery by solar energy.
Description
[0001] This non-provisional patent application is a Continuation of
non-provisional patent application Ser. No. 16/114,951 filed Aug.
28, 2018, which is based on provisional patent application Ser. No.
62/551,009 filed Aug. 28, 2017.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to a mobile entertainment
center and, more particularly, to an apparatus that includes at
least one full size LCD flat screen television monitor, speakers,
and an onboard rechargeable DC power source all carried in a
protected case supported on wheels, and wherein the protective case
converts into a tabletop for supporting the TV monitor and
speakers.
DISCUSSION OF THE RELATED ART
[0003] The operation of a full sized TV monitor, such as a LCD flat
screen TV of 20 inches or larger in size, typically requires
connection to an AC power source. Moreover, other components that
may be used in conjunction with the TV monitor, such as a video
game console, added speakers, and other electronic devices
typically require connection to an AC power source as well.
However, there are instances where it is desirous to be able to use
a larger flat screen TV monitor at locations where there is no
access to an AC power source. For example, beaches, parks,
campgrounds and other outdoor venues typically do not have
convenient access to an AC power source where a flat screen
television monitor, speakers and other components can be plugged in
for supplying power to operate the TV monitor and other components.
Moreover, it can be difficult to transport a larger size flat
screen TV monitor along with speakers and other electronic
components to an outdoor venue, such as a beach or park.
[0004] Accordingly, there remains a need for a mobile DC powered
entertainment center that includes at least one larger size (i.e.,
20 inches or greater in size) flat screen TV monitor that is
supported within a protective case on wheels, and wherein the
entertainment center further includes one or more speakers, a
rechargeable DC power source, as well as a built-in video gaming
platform and other components, such as interactive karaoke
technology.
[0005] There is a further need for a mobile DC powered
entertainment center that includes a built-in DC power converter
(i.e., converts 12 volts to 19 volts) and which is able to
synchronize with a portable mobile device, such as a smart phone,
as well as a drone (i.e., drone camera).
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] The present invention is directed to mobile entertainment
center that includes at least one larger size LCD flat screen TV
monitor supported in a protective case on wheels. The protective
case includes a removable cover that protectively conceals the TV
monitor when not in use. When removed, the cover functions as a
table or TV stand and includes legs (i.e., either removable or
hinged to the bottom of the cover). The TV monitor includes a
non-reflective glass over the screen. The entertainment system is
syncable with other portable electronic devices and includes
speakers and sound bars. The mobile entertainment center is DC
powered and includes a rechargeable DC power source, along with a
voltage converter. The mobile entertainment center further includes
a charging station, at least one flashlight, storage compartments,
swipe screen technology, a control panel with access door, built-in
battery access, a DC powered built-in gaming platform, and
interactive karaoke technology. The following are features of the
mobile DC powered entertainment center: [0007] Non Reflective Glass
on the screen [0008] Solar and Wind Powered/Along with Stationary
Bike Charger/Hand Crank Charger [0009] Convertor not Invertor
[0010] Double Screens(screens that face both directions) Multiple
Screens [0011] Wheels on Protective Carrying Case/doubles as TV
Stand [0012] Handle On Television [0013] Syncable with other
portable units [0014] Speakers/Sound Bars [0015] Socket in bottom
of case for collapsible stand (like for speakers) [0016] Charging
Station [0017] Flashlight [0018] Storage Compartment [0019] Water
Tight Casing [0020] Each electronic device on the Mobile
Entertainment Center will have its own rechargeable DC power source
with the larger DC power source with more capacity being removable.
(e.g.: speakers, television) [0021] DC Power built in gaming
platform complete with joy sticks. (e.g. XBOX) [0022] Interactive
Karaoke Technology (comparison would be to interactive trivia in a
bar) [0023] Swipe Screen Technology on device [0024] Control panel
access door. (so you can access volume button, on/off switch etc.)
[0025] Built in battery access through side of case. (explanation:
for changing batteries out of the device you simply push on battery
and the battery pops out) [0026] Built in convertor (converts 12
volts into 19 volts or whatever volt the device requires) [0027]
App will be written so remote control will control device through
phone. Also be able to link to multiple devices on unit. As well as
multiple other devices when present. (explanation: With present
technology your phone can only control one device at a time) [0028]
Device will be able to connect directly to drone. (explanation:
whatever the drone camera sees will show up on screen of
device)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0029] For a fuller understanding of the nature of the present
invention, reference should be made to the following detailed
description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in
which:
[0030] FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of the mobile DC powered
entertainment center of the present invention, shown with a
removable protective cover placed over a TV monitor for
transport;
[0031] FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view of the mobile DC powered
entertainment center shown ready for transport;
[0032] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the
protective cover of the case of the mobile entertainment center
removed to reveal a large size LCD TV monitor, several smaller LCD
flat screen displays and speakers on a front panel of the mobile
entertainment center, as well as removable legs that attach to an
underside of the protective cover to convert the protective cover
into a table or TV stand for supporting the larger LCD flat screen
TV monitor, speakers and other components;
[0033] FIG. 4 is a front elevational view showing the entertainment
center, including the larger LCD TV monitor, speakers, smaller LCD
monitors and other components in the protective case of the
entertainment center supported on the table or TV stand that is
constructed using the cover of the protective entertainment center
case with the legs attached to the underside of the cover;
[0034] FIG. 5 is a side elevational view showing battery
compartments on the side of the entertainment center, with built-in
battery access that allow for changing of the batteries by simply
pushing in on the battery to release a spring mechanism that pushes
the battery out of the case of the entertainment center; and
[0035] FIG. 6 is a rear perspective view showing upper and lower
compartment doors on the backside of the entertainment center open
to reveal the several components therein.
[0036] Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the
several views of the drawings.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0037] Referring to the several views of the drawings, and
initially FIGS. 1-3, the mobile DC powered entertainment center of
the present invention is shown and is generally indicated as 10.
The mobile entertainment center 10 includes a protective case 12
having a front panel and a rear panel 18. The protective case 12 is
supported on two or more wheels 14 to allow ease of transport of
the mobile entertainment center 10 along a floor or ground surface.
The protective case 12 further includes a handle 60 to allow for
ease of carrying of the mobile entertainment center 10, and
particularly lifting of the mobile entertainment center 10 onto a
table (see FIG. 4) or other elevated support surface. The
protective case further includes a removable cover 16 that is
attached to the remainder of the case to protectively cover the
entire front panel, including a large LCD flat screen TV monitor 20
during transport of the mobile entertainment center. In a preferred
embodiment, the wheels 14 are attached to the cover, as seen in
FIG. 3. The cover 16 is removed from a remainder of the protective
case 12 to reveal the TV monitor 12, as well as other components
such as speakers/sound bars 22, smaller removable flat screen
monitors 34, a removable DC charging station with flashlight 23, as
well as an on and off switch 21 and a DC power socket 35.
[0038] The back panel 18 of the protective case is provided with an
arrangement of clips 26 for holding legs 24 on the back panel
during transport. When it is desired to set up the mobile
entertainment center for use, at the desired location, the front
cover 16 is removed and the legs 24 are removed from the back panel
and attached within sockets 25 on an inner side of the protective
cover 16 to create a table or TV stand, as seen in FIG. 4. The legs
are provided with screw threads for screw threaded attachment
within the sockets 25. Alternatively, the legs can be hingedly
attached to the inside of the cover 16 and simply folded out and
locked into place when it is desired to set up the table.
[0039] The back panel 18 further includes an arrangement of solar
panels for recharging one or more DC battery power sources in the
entertainment center. In a preferred embodiment, the solar panels
have a 12 volt, 60 watt rating. The back panel 18 further includes
an upper compartment door 30 that hinges open and down to reveal an
upper compartment, and a lower compartment door 32 that hinges
upwardly, to reveal a lower compartment, as illustrated in FIG. 6.
The upper and lower compartments are within the protective case 12
and house a number of components, as described in more detail
below.
[0040] Referring to FIG. 6, the lower compartment includes a 12
volt socket assembly 36 that connects to one or more 12 volt DC
battery power sources containing the case 12. The 12 volt socket
assembly 36 is further connected to the DC power socket 35 on the
front panel of the protective case 12. The lower compartment may
further house the removable and portable LCD flat screen monitors
34 that can be placed on the front panel, as seen in FIGS. 3 and 4,
within or over compartments on the front panel. The compartments
(not shown) are behind the removable portable flat screen monitors
34 in FIGS. 3 and 4 and can be used to hold various items such as
headphones, remote controls, and personal belongings of the
user.
[0041] The upper compartment, behind the upper compartment door 30,
contains a rechargeable DC power supply 40 that is used to provide
power to the several electronic components of the mobile
entertainment center 10. The upper component further contains a
charge controller 41, a step up power converter (12 to 19 volts)
42, a DC power input 44, a multiport USB hub 46 and connections 50
or auxiliary speakers. The rechargeable DC power supply 40 includes
a DC power cord 48 for connection to a DC powered device.
[0042] A further feature of the mobile entertainment center 10 of
the present invention is an onboard gaming platform for playing
video games (e.g., XBOX, PLAYSTATION, NINTENDO). In particular, a
DC powered video gaming console 52 is built within the protective
vase 12, and is accessible through the upper compartment behind the
upper compartment door 30, as seen in FIG. 6. The onboard video
gaming platform further includes rechargeable wireless video game
controllers 54 that are stowed within the upper component of the
protective case 12, behind the upper compartment door 30 when not
in use. Naturally, the video games are played by the user on the
large flat screen LCD TV monitor 20 with audio provided through the
several speakers/sound bars 22, as well as any added auxiliary
speakers. The mobile entertainment center 10 may further include
interactive karaoke technology.
[0043] A miniature satellite dish 56 may be provided for receiving
satellite signals, in particularly satellite TV and radio signals
for connection to the TV monitor 12 and speakers 22. A collapsible
hinged radio/TV antenna 58 can be contained within the upper
compartment and deployed, as shown in FIG. 6, for receiving radio
and TV signals. The antenna 58 may further be used for
communicating with one or more drones, and particularly drones
having still frame and video cameras, wherein images captured by
the cameras on the drones can be displayed on the TV monitor 12, as
well as the portable flat screen monitors 34.
[0044] Referring to FIG. 5, a side of the protective case 12
includes hinged, watertight doors 62 that open to reveal
rechargeable DC batteries (12 volt/19 volt) 64. The rechargeable DC
batteries 64 include 5 volt USB recharging ports 66 as well as a
flashlight recharging port 68. The rechargeable DC batteries can be
easily removed from the protective case 12 of the mobile
entertainment center 10 via a push/release spring loaded mechanism.
By simply pushing in on the batteries, a spring release mechanism
is activated which pushes the battery out from the side of the case
for removal. This allows for ease of recharging and/or replacement
of the batteries 64.
[0045] While the present invention has been shown and described in
accordance with a preferred and practical embodiment, it is
recognized that departures from the instant disclosure are fully
contemplated within the spirit and scope of the present invention
which is not to be limited except as defined in the following
claims as interpreted under the Doctrine of Equivalents.
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