Supports – Brackets – Adjustable
Reexamination Certificate
1999-02-16
2001-05-15
Braun, Leslie A. (Department: 3632)
Supports
Brackets
Adjustable
C248S187100, C248S298100, C224S564000, C224S908000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06231017
ABSTRACT:
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to mount bars for video recording and display devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to a mount bar that attaches to seats in motor vehicles for supporting video recording and display devices for use therein.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Movie cameras, and most recently, video tape cameras and recorders, have facilitated the recording and display of action through movies and television. In order to record action scenes, cameras have been mounted on a variety of devices. These devices include stationery mounts for recording movement of objects passing before the camera, as well as mounts which are positioned in moving objects. The ability to position a camera in a variety of locations permits a film director to record a number of different view points from which to observe the action. My U.S. Pat. No. 5,833,101 discloses a mount bar for supporting a video camera from a motor vehicle for recording images from the motor vehicle. However, storage and handling of the disclosed mount bar may be impractical for some motor vehicles, and may be bulky to carry.
For recording images received by the video camera, a video tape recorder is held in the motor vehicle. Video tape recorders typically mount in the trunks of motor vehicles. Trunk mounting may be satisfactory in some instances, but generally this is impractical. The recording device requires remote control devices for operation of the recorder. Tapes can not be readily checked or replaced. The recorder occupies space that may be required for other goods. However, merely placing the recorder on the floorboard of the motor vehicle is not practical either. The recorder blocks the floor space for the comfortably positioning of feet, and can readily slide around. This may damage tapes being used in the recorder or cause other problems for persons in the motor vehicle.
Also, the use of motor vehicles, particularly automobiles, is a common way for families to make long distance travel trips. Entertaining children, and even adults, during such trips often requires special efforts. Often the travelers read, listen to music or the radio, talk, sightsee, in order to pass the time. Watching video recordings during trips however is becoming more prevalent, particularly with the development of small televisions with video recording players that are operable on 12 volt supply provided by the automobile. Devices have been lacking for adequately securing these televisions for safe travel. Custom vans for instance provide special housings that attach to the floor of the van. Others mount video screens in the backs of seats. For conventional automobiles, these are not entirely satisfactory. Permanent special housings are not practical and further do not permit selective installation for long trips and removal for in-town travels.
Accordingly, there is a need in the art for an improved mount bar which rigidly secures to seats of motor vehicles for use in supporting video equipment for receiving, displaying, and recording images of objects from the motor vehicle. It is to such that the present invention is directed.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention meets the needs in the art by providing improved mount bars which rigidly secure to seats of motor vehicles for use in supporting video equipment for receiving, displaying, and recording images of objects from the motor vehicle. The mount bar comprises an elongate member for being attached to a seatback of a motor vehicle. The mount bar defines a support surface to which an image receiving device is pivotally mounted, whereby the image receiving device can be selectively tilted for adjusting the angle of the view for receiving images. The opposing end portions of the elongate member are adapted for connecting to respective seatbacks of the motor vehicle in which the mount bar is installed. A frame for supporting an image display device is detachably connected to the elongate member. The frame comprises a pair of side supports adapted for attaching at respective first ends to the elongate member. A shelf attaches to respective second ends of the side supports for receiving the image display device that is secured to the shelf. A pair of opposing arms extend laterally from the pair of side supports for bearing against a back surface of a respective seat in a motor vehicle, for preventing sway of the frame during operation of the motor vehicle. Means are provided for securing a distal end of the frame to the seat of the motor vehicle.
Alternate embodiments of the mount bar are disclosed, including a mount bar for supporting a video camera laterally of a headrest, a mount bar that comprises a pair of elongate members rigidly connected together, a mount bar with telescopically received members, and a mount bar with members that pivot from first positions for storage and handling to second positions for use in supporting video equipment in motor vehicles.
Objects, advantages and features of the present invention will become apparent from a reading of the following detailed description of the invention and claims in view of the appended drawings.
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Baker, Donelson Bearman & Caldwell
Braun Leslie A.
Landry Walter
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