Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
052006000 | WITH STADIUM OR AUDITORIUM FEATURE | 89 |
20080222968 | Multifunctional Urban Complex - The complex, intended for application in big cities or city centers, where space for garages, storehouses and similar facilities is to be ensured, comprises a yard ( | 09-18-2008 |
20090100767 | AUDIO-VISUAL SYSTEM - There is a need for being able to excellently audiovisually receive contents without disordering a room atmosphere. An audiovisual room | 04-23-2009 |
20090193722 | Event structures - An event structure uses at least one storage container as a principal support component. The event structure can include a plurality of storage containers that support a functional component. In one possible embodiment, the functional component is a ramp surface. The functional component can alternatively be a seating system, a stage surface, or a climbing wall system to name a few. | 08-06-2009 |
20100132267 | Auditorium - An auditorium ( | 06-03-2010 |
20120131858 | REVOLVING ROOF FOR AN INDOOR/OUTDOOR STADIUM - A moveable roofing system for covering an interior space includes a fixed half-dome roof fixed to and supported by a first support structure, a rotatable half-dome roof rotatable about and supported by a second support structure, the second support structure being concentric to the first support structure, and, wherein the rotatable half-dome roof is configured to rotate about the second support structure. | 05-31-2012 |
20120131859 | MULTI-LAYER, REVOLVING STADIUM ROOF - A revolving canopy roof for a stadium includes a fixed half dome and revolving half dome. The fixed half dome has an outer layer clad with a plurality of shading tents, the plurality of shading tents comprising a plurality of triangular shading panels, an inner layer clad with a plurality of triangular ethylene tetraflouroethylene panels, and a plurality of bracing elements connecting the outer layer to the inner layer. The revolving half dome includes an outer layer clad with a plurality of shading tents, the plurality of shading tents comprising a plurality of triangular shading panels, an inner layer clad with a plurality of triangular ethylene tetraflouroethylene panels, and a plurality of bracing elements connecting the outer layer to the inner layer. | 05-31-2012 |
20120198777 | SOUND SHELL - A performance shell ( | 08-09-2012 |
20120247030 | VIRTUAL REALITY DOME THEATER - A dome shape theater has a reflective floor. Audience members may sit or stand on a central platform viewing area surrounded by the screen. Audience members may access the viewing area via a tunnel passing under the reflective floor, by a movable bridge, or by passageways between divided sections of the reflective floor. A compound curved screen may alternatively lower from above to surround the viewing area. A 2D/3D projection system may be used to create images on the screen. Integrated special effects located throughout the theater can be synchronized with the media presentation. | 10-04-2012 |
20130180182 | CONTAINER-TYPE SYSTEM BOOTH FOR AN INDOOR/OUTDOOR EXHIBITION OR EVENT - The present invention relates to a container-type system booth for an indoor/outdoor exhibition or event. According to the container-type system booth of the present invention, facilities used for exhibitions or various events are installed in an event module consisting of a single unit. Then, the event module unit may be installed at a desired place to reduce installation costs and time in installing facilities, and simplify the installation work processes. The event module consisting of a single unit may be produced in the form of various system booths such as a stage system booth, a radial system booth, a blooming system booth, a cubic system booth, a stack system booth, a parallel system booth, and a pinwheel system booth as the exhibition or event progresses. Thus, various stages for exhibitions or events may be optimally created. | 07-18-2013 |
20140013676 | ENCLOSURE STRUCTURE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING SAME - An enclosing structure ( | 01-16-2014 |
20140069025 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING A STAGE - An interchangeable kit for scenery having: a first wall unit and a second wall unit, each wall unit having: a first face to simulate a first surface, a second face to simulate a second surface different than the first surface and a plurality of first connector elements; an aperture unit comprising: a first face to simulate a first door or window, or having an operable first door or window; a second face to simulate a second door or window, or having an operable second door or window different than the first door or window and a plurality of second connector elements; and wherein the first plurality of connector elements connect a given wall unit to at least one other wall unit or aperture unit, and the second plurality of connector elements connect a given aperture unit to at least one other aperture or wall unit. | 03-13-2014 |
20140123566 | SPORTS STADIUM WITH REMOVABLE TURF FIELD - Sports stadium ( | 05-08-2014 |
20140283458 | POWERED TELESCOPIC SEATING RISER ASSEMBLY - A riser assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a first skin. A second skin is spaced from the first skin. A core is disposed between the first skin and the second skin. A framework is disposed between the first skin and the second skin. A portion of the framework is positioned laterally outside the core. A method of supporting an accessory relative to a riser assembly is also disclosed. | 09-25-2014 |
20140325920 | ELEMENT FOR PERFORMING SPORTS FACILITY STANDS AND SPORTS FAILITY STAND PERFORMED BY MEANS OF SAID ELEMENT - A component ( | 11-06-2014 |
20150354240 | SPORTS STADIUM HAVING REMOVABLE FIELD - Sports stadium with a fixed support base ( | 12-10-2015 |
20160002939 | ECO-ACOUSTIC THEATRE - An Eco-acoustic Theatre is a truncated-spherical architectural structure appropriate for listening three-dimensional reconstructions of authentic natural soundscapes and eco-acoustic compositions. It is comprised of: a support structure that holds an external soundproof covering and an internal sound absorbing paneling; terraces of cylindrical concentric steps with decreasing or increasing diameter going upwards, built on grating; an annular screen placed onto the internal surface as to surround the terraces; loudspeakers embedded inside the support structure which convey distinct sound signals towards the terraces to reconstruct three-dimensional soundfields of acoustic ecosystems of primary rainforests (recorded or in streaming); projectors fixed to the said support structure to cast towards the said screen a real-time spectrogram of the average sound signal emitted by the loudspeakers. | 01-07-2016 |
20160153208 | THEATER ENTRANCE | 06-02-2016 |
052007000 | Movable stage | 17 |
20090126281 | STAGE AND ROOF SYSTEM - Disclosed is a structure that is a stage and roof system. The present invention is a system that allows a stage and roof system to be moved and folded up into a compact area in a very short period of time to be placed at an event location to broadcast talent directly on or near a terrain. | 05-21-2009 |
20090139151 | PORTABLE STAGING AND LEG BRACKET THEREFOR - A portable staging system adjustable for quick assembly and disassembly and inherent sturdiness. The portable staging system includes a bracket assembly for detachably coupling a support member to the platform of the portable stage. The bracket assembly includes a bracket sleeve adapted to receive the support member, a brace member shiftable within the bracket sleeve between a support member engaging position and a support member clearing position, and an actuator assembly for simultaneously shift first and second drivers of the brace member. | 06-04-2009 |
20090300994 | REMOVABLE STAIRWAY FOR AN ELEVATED PLATFORM AND METHOD - A removable stairway device configured for attachment to a platform includes a removable step attachable to the platform and extendable from the platform in cantilever fashion. A gap is formed between the step and the elevated deck of the platform when the removable step is attached to the platform. A lock plate is pivotally coupled to the step. The lock plate pivots to cover the gap between the step and the elevated deck. A flange extends from the lock plate and engages a side of the platform to lock the step to the platform when the step is attached to the platform and the lock plate is pivoted to cover the gap. | 12-10-2009 |
20100180515 | ROSTRUM AND SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A support structure for a rostrum includes a first A-frame; and at least a second A-frame, nestable and retractable into the first A-frame. The support structure may have an open central area and the second A-frame may be substantially the same as, but smaller than, the open central area of the first A-frame. At least one support means is connected to each A-frame for supporting a load, wherein the support is connected to an upper portion of one A-frame. The support extends from the upper portion of the one A-frame and is co-operable with an upper portion of another A-frame. The support structure may be telescopic and configured to be expandable and retractable between a retracted, stored position, and an extended, in use position. | 07-22-2010 |
20120096775 | TRANSFORMING STRUCTURE WITH TOWER SHUTTLE - A transportable, transformable structure utilizing a tower shuttle apparatus for converting the structure from a closed, transportable unit to an open, stationary unit. The tower shuttle includes a connection post, including a socket joint, connected to a shuttle cart on casters. The socket joint is capable of receiving a ball connection at the base of a structural tower affixed to the transformable structure. This connection allows a single operator to fully assemble a mobile performance stage or other transportable, transformable structure with ease and with no damage to the stage deck. The tower shuttle allows the towers to be moved into position no matter the required direction. | 04-26-2012 |
20120272584 | RAPIDLY DEPLOYABLE STAGE SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides a rapidly deployable stage system, including a primary stage unit, a secondary stage unit including a container for transporting a pair of stage buggies and a pair of video buggies. The primary stage unit includes remotely actuated lateral supports that enable self-unloading of the primary stage unit from a standard semi-truck trailer, remotely steerable wheel units that controllably move the primary stage unit to a desired location, a remotely actuated main stage that pivots into an in-use position, and a remotely actuated roof assembly that is positioned above the main stage when in an in-use position. Each buggy is remotely controllable to move out of the container into an in-use position. | 11-01-2012 |
20120272585 | RAPIDLY DEPLOYABLE BUGGIES FOR A STAGE SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides a buggy for enhancing a performance, including a frame, an engine, a pair of wheel assemblies, at least one scissor lift, an upper frame mounted to the at least one scissor lift and configured to be moved by the at least one scissor lift between a stowed position and an in-use position, the upper frame supporting one of a platform and a video display, and a receiver/controller mounted to the frame and coupled to an actuator powered by the engine for operating the engine and the scissor lift. The receiver/controller is configured to respond to receipt of signals from a remote control by activating the engine, causing the wheel assemblies to move the buggy to a desired location, and activating the at least one scissor lift to raise and lower the upper frame between the stowed position and the in-use position. | 11-01-2012 |
20130055647 | ROSTRUM AND SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR A ROSTRUM - In a first aspect, a rostrum support structure for a rostrum comprises a pair of frame units which are inclined towards one another, extending from floor contacting portions to rostrum support points, truss members being provided extending downwardly and inwardly from the first frame members towards a linking member or towards the other frame member, to provide a triangulated structure. | 03-07-2013 |
20130067829 | Mobile Truck-Mounted Performance Stage on a Hydraulic Lift - The present invention is a mobile performance stage mounted on a hydraulic lift truck for enabling a quick and easy performance setup in a location that does not already have a dedicated stage. The lift truck supports a hydraulic lift mechanism, which supports the stage and enables the stage to be elevated to a desired height. The stage is a rectangular cuboid resembling a cargo hold of most cargo trucks, with doors at each of the four lateral sides that open to reveal a performance area. The perimeter of the stage is outlined by short sidewalls except for the side of the stage between the performers and the audience. The stage comprises trusses outlining the vertical sides and roof of the stage for mounting lighting and other performance equipment. The stage also comprises a digital display, a safety railing, and a utility platform. | 03-21-2013 |
20130255163 | Mobile Folding Choral Riser with High-Speed Cylinder Lift-Assist Mechanism and Partially Independent Back Railing Linkage - The present invention provides a mobile folding choral riser having lift-assist and stability mechanisms. In particular, the choral riser includes a gas cylinder that provides a force tending to extend the cylinder to assist in folding the riser into a storage position, the cylinder providing substantially no force to resist rapid extension thereof. In addition, the choral riser preferably includes a back railing linkage that permits independent raising and lowering of a back railing member when the choral riser is in a use or partially folded position but constrains the back railing member to a raised position when the choral riser is in an at least substantially fully folded position. | 10-03-2013 |
20130333302 | MOBILE ARCHED TELESCOPIC DEPLOYABLE STAGE SYSTEM - A mobile arched telescopic deployable stage system. The system has a stage portion, with a main stage portion and a plurality of extension stage portions. The extension stage portions are hinged to the main stage portion and deployable from an undeployed, folded state to a deployed, flat state. Deployable legs extend under the stage portion. The system has an arched frame portion with a right side section and a left side section, each having a lower arched portion and an upper arched portion. In a shorter, undeployed state, the upper arched portion is unextended from the lower arched portion. In longer, deployed state the upper arched portion extends from the lower arched portion. Terminal ends of the upper arched portions are pivotally attached to each other, and each of the lower arched portions being pivotally attachable at lower ends thereof to the stage portion. Raising devices raise the arched frame portion from the stage portion. | 12-19-2013 |
20140069026 | ROSTRUM AND ROSTRUM SUPPORT STRUCTURE - In a rostrum, comprising a rostrum support structure comprising a plurality of frame units; the frame units comprising at least a first frame unit, a second frame unit which is retractable in a retraction direction from an extended position into the first frame unit, and a third frame unit, which is retractable in the retraction direction from an extended position into the second frame unit, a latching mechanism is provided which is configured so that the third frame unit cannot be retracted from the extended position into the second frame unit until the second frame unit has been retracted from the extended position into the first frame unit. A respective deck is engaged with each respective frame unit. | 03-13-2014 |
20140283459 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING A SET OR A STAGE - A wall module assembly usable to make interchangeable scenery, the module comprising a first support member having a first end, a second end, a first main surface, and a second main surface, a second support member having a first end, a second end, a first main surface, and a second main surface, a plurality of panel members interchangeably and removably supported by at least one of the first support member and the second support member, adjacent at least one of the first main surface and the second main surface of the first and/or second support member, and a plurality of connection members supported by the first end of the first support member and configured to be removably received within openings formed in the second end of the second support member positioned adjacent to the first support member. | 09-25-2014 |
20140360104 | STAGE HAVING MOVABLE PARTS AND ADVERTISING MEANS - Stage Having Movable Parts and Advertising Means. A method and apparatus is disclosed for the aim of enhancing the visual perception of attendees present to shows where the use of protective elements such as fences surrounding a stage, act as a physical obstacle between the show and the public during given moments such as in the initial presentation of contenders in a wrestling contest for instance, or at the winner proclamation act in the end of the session, when preferably the fence should be removed for the benefit of the show's visibility, effect that can be achieved by means of mechanical force applied over certain parts of the stage's sections such as the stage's fence or the stage's floor or even both simultaneously, to move them up and downwards or horizontally, providing at the same time the means for introducing advertising facilities through the use of the stage's movable structure for this goal. | 12-11-2014 |
20150107164 | Vehicle for Performance - A vehicle for performances comprises a roof, a floor, and a roof lifting member that is disposed in an orthogonal direction between the floor and the roof. Also, roof extension panels are pivotably coupled to both sides of the upper end of the roof, and floor extension panels are pivotably disposed at both sides of the floor. In this case, the roof extension panels are spread, and then the roof is lifted up. Thereafter, the floor extension panels are spread, and then folding-type auxiliary panels are spread to both sides and fixed by supports. Next, flying speaker supporting trusses are pivoted to the outside by a certain angle to install flying speakers. Next, the visual equipment supporting trusses are spread to both sides, and then visual equipment is spread. Thereafter, an installation into a performance state is completed by shortening the length of a fixing cable. | 04-23-2015 |
20160009213 | MOBILE STAGE FRAMEWORK AND METHOD OF HANDLING | 01-14-2016 |
20160010350 | ARTICULATED FLOOR STRUCTURE FOR A MOBILE STAGE FRAMEWORK | 01-14-2016 |
052008000 | Seating arrangement | 55 |
20090272042 | TIERED SEATING SYSTEM - A tiered seating system includes a series of tiers each including a block pair, a riser, brackets securing the riser to the block pair, and concrete. The block pair includes a lower block and an upper block. The riser is spaced from the front surface of the block pair. The system includes two rows of brackets. The first row is secured between the upper block and the lower block, and is secured to the riser between the bottom and the top of the riser. The second row is secured only to the upper block, and is secured to the top of the riser. The concrete fills the gap between the riser and the blocks and form a layer over the upper block. | 11-05-2009 |
20100205867 | THEATER SEAT PROVIDING MULTI-DIMENSIONAL SENSE - A theater seat providing a multi-dimensional sense is provided which allows the audience to directly or indirectly sense various special effects to be absorbed in a movie by stimulating the audience's five senses and presenting environmental conditions substantially similar to the movie. The theater seat providing a multi-dimensional sense includes: a seat having a seat section, a backrest, and a headrest; a motion unit allowing the seat to move vertically, horizontally, and anteroposteriorly; a vibration unit applying local vibrations to a user's hips, femoral region, and back and waist; a speaker transmitting sounds to the user; an actuator stimulating the user's back and waist; an ejection device ejecting a predetermined special effect material to the user; and a controller controlling operations of the motion unit, the vibration unit, the speaker, the actuator, and the ejection device. | 08-19-2010 |
20100300006 | VIRTUAL REALITY DOME THEATER - A dome shape theater has a reflective floor. Audience members may sit or stand on a central platform viewing area surrounded by the screen. Audience members may access the viewing area via a tunnel passing under the reflective floor, by a movable bridge, or by passageways between divided sections of the reflective floor. A compound curved screen may alternatively lower from above to surround the viewing area. A 2D/3D projection system may be used to create images on the screen. Integrated special effects located throughout the theater can be synchronized with the media presentation. | 12-02-2010 |
20110167736 | Stadium Riser Made Of Extruded Metal - A modular seating riser for stadia, a set of structural modules for building the same, a kit and an assembly therefor, as well as to a method for building the same, are provided. More particularly, a set of structural modules for building a structurally sound modular seating riser on which seats of a bleacher-type stadium can be mounted are provided. The structural modules are an elongated metal extrusion. The set of structural module includes a first module having a female tensioned catch-connector provided along a lateral edge thereof, and a second module having a male tensioned catch-connector provided along a lateral edge thereof. The male and female tensioned catch-connectors have complementary configurations for mating and interlocking together, and forming, when interlocked together, a structural permanent joint. | 07-14-2011 |
20110277390 | STADIUM SEATING CONSTRUCTION - A stadium and arena seating system is provided which utilizes concrete tread surfaces and metallic or other non-concrete vertical risers therebetween. The concrete treads have front and rear embeds embedded within the front and rear ends of the treads respectively. The embeds comprise a metallic or other non-concrete material similar to the vertical risers. The vertical risers are arranged in a shingled or other self-sealing fashion between the embeds of the treads to provide water and debris shedding. In certain embodiments, an overlapping vertical riser may be used which provides water shedding without the need for embeds within the concrete tread surfaces. | 11-17-2011 |
20120131860 | MICROCLIMATE COOLING SYSTEM FOR AN INDOOR/OUTDOOR STADIUM - A microclimate cooling system for an indoor/outdoor stadium includes a partially rotatable roof, the rotatable roof having a first position environmentally sealing an interior of the stadium. and a second position exposing a portion of the interior to the atmosphere, a field surrounded by the stadium, and a tiered seating positioned adjacent a first side of the field. The system further includes a raised concrete barrier adjacent a second side of the pitch opposing the first side of the field, a first wall adjacent a third side of the field, and a second wall adjacent a fourth side of the field, the first and second walls perpendicular to the tiered seating extending between at least a portion of the tiered seating and the raised concrete barrier. The system further includes a plurality of air handling units for supplying cooling air to the tiered seating. | 05-31-2012 |
20120131861 | INDOOR/OUTDOOR STADIUM SYSTEM FOR ENERGY USE REDUCTION - A passive indoor/outdoor stadium structure configured to reduce energy demands from the stadium structure includes a moveable roofing system and a micro-climate cooling system. The moveable roofing system covers an interior space of the stadium and has an open position and a closed position. The roofing system includes a fixed half-dome roof and a revolving half dome roof retractable beneath the fixed half dome roof, both the fixed half dome roof and the revolving half dome roof having an outer half dome clad with a plurality of solar hoods positioned in an overlapping arrangement. The micro-climate cooling system for cooling the indoor/outdoor stadium includes a full circulation mode for cooling a stadium volume when the roofing system is in the closed position, and a micro-climate mode for cooling a portion of the stadium volume when the roofing system is in the open position. | 05-31-2012 |
20130019539 | PORTABLE SEATING SYSTEM - A portable seating system includes portable removable seating units mounted to a stage type deck. A self retaining nut is mounted to an underside of the decks and the seating units are bolted to the self retaining nut. A method of securing the seats to a deck includes positioning the seating units at a desired position at the initial set up and drilling a hole in the deck at a location where the seat is to be secured. A mounting plate including a self retaining nut is mounted on an underside of the deck with the nut aligning with each hole. The seating unit is then secured with bolts extending from the top of the deck and extending through the holes to engage the self-retaining nut. | 01-24-2013 |
20130019540 | NOSEMOUNT SEATING SYSTEM - A bleacher seating system provides a seatback locking and release mechanism that allows for rapid simultaneous repositioning of the seat back portions in each row of seating to aid in setting up and collapsing sets of seating rows. The locking and release mechanism may be actuated to substantially simultaneously unlock all seat back portions in a row from a single location. The bleacher seating system may be readily set up or collapsed by a single operator, such as by manually or remotely unlocking and locking the seat back portions in rows so that the seat backs may be pivoted between raised and lowered positions. In addition, deck nosemount clamps allow for increased walking space behind the seats and a particularly compact seating storage configuration. | 01-24-2013 |
20130219803 | GRANDSTAND - The invention relates to a grandstand having a plurality of seat rows and/or standing space rows which rise in a stepped manner and are accessible via at least one access route which bridges the height difference between the seat rows and/or standing space rows, the gradient of the seat rows and/or standing space rows and the gradient of the access route enclosing an angle of from approximately 20° to approximately 90°, with the result that the gradient of the access route has a first component which runs parallel to the direction of the space rows and runs towards the space rows. | 08-29-2013 |
20140041314 | TOWER STRUCTURE - A tower structure including a central, vertical mast and a plurality of tensioned elongate elements arranged to support the mast against buckling, the plurality of tensioned elements together defining a generally hyperboloid structure and including a first plurality of elongate elements which define a multiplicity of junctions therebetween, a second plurality of junction-to-mast joining elongate elements which join at least some of the multiplicity of junctions to the central, vertical mast; and a third plurality of junction-to-junction joining elongate elements which are connected at a plurality of mutually spaced fixed locations therealong to the at least some of the multiplicity of junctions. | 02-13-2014 |
20140283460 | Event Structure - An event structure is disclosed. The event structure includes a structural perimeter supported by an underlying ground surface and a plurality of structural zones that are connected to one or more of the underlying ground surface and the structural perimeter. A first structural zone of the plurality of structural zones is a main floor of the event structure. Two or more second structural zones of the plurality of structural zones are two or more spectator areas of the event structure that are arranged at an elevated vertical distance with respect to the main floor. At least one spectator area of the two or more spectator areas includes one or more levels. At least one level of the one or more levels arranged over an immediately lower and adjacent level of the one or more levels extends further inwardly toward a center of the main floor than the immediately lower and adjacent level of the one or more levels at a distance. | 09-25-2014 |
20140311046 | SINGLE-SCREEN MULTIPLE-TIER MOVIE PICTURE THEATER HAVING SEPARATE SERVICE CLASS SECTIONS - A mixed-class service multiple-tier theater that allows different patrons attending the same movie to experience differing levels of service depending on how much they wish to pay. There are two tiers for seating. The upper tier would be for regular, stadium style seating, while the lower tier would be for VIP seating with fully reclining seats. The lower and upper tiers are completely separated, each offering its own ingress/egress access, with a balcony overhang from the upper tier cantilevered over the lower tier. | 10-23-2014 |
20140318028 | CINEMA STRUCTURE AND A METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING A CINEMA STRUCTURE - A cinema structure ( | 10-30-2014 |
20160069097 | A STAND FOR A STADIUM, AND A METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE STAND CONFIGURATION - The present disclosure relates to a stand for a stadium. The stand comprises, a plurality or rows, each row containing a plurality of seats, and a structure having a width and a depth, wherein the plurality of rows of seats are mounted to the structure. The cross-sectional profile of the structure along the direction of the depth of the structure varies along the direction of the width of the structure such that a C-value for each of the plurality of seats is configurable. In a preferred embodiment, the C-value is configured to be substantially constant. A method of configuring the arrangement of such a stand is also disclosed. | 03-10-2016 |
20160160490 | LONG SPAN STADIUM RISER SYSTEM - An L-shaped module for construction of tiered stadium seating is provided. The module is formed from a plurality of hollow extrusions that are longitudinally welded to form a riser portion and a runner portion. The riser portion rises vertically from a connection to the runner portion. The interior of the extrusions may be used as concealment spaces for hardware or to aid in fluid drainage. Connections to a support structure may be spaced at distances of 20 feet or greater. | 06-09-2016 |
052009000 | Shiftable seating section | 39 |
20090241433 | ATTRACTION SYSTEM AND ATTRACTION PROVIDING METHOD - A theater ( | 10-01-2009 |
20100139176 | SYSTEM, METHOD, OR APPARATUS RELATING TO A RECONFIGURABLE COMMUNAL SPACE - Embodiments of methods, apparatuses, devices and systems associated with a reconfigurable communal space are disclosed. | 06-10-2010 |
20100146869 | MULTI-VIEW STADIUM SEATING - A spectator venue having a performance area and spectator area is disclosed. The spectator area is generally divided into to portions, a stationary seating area and a dynamic seating area, both of which overlook the performance area. In the performance area, a spectator event occurs, such as a sports game or music concert. In the dynamic seating area, a plurality of seats are provided on a series of dynamic seating platforms. The dynamic seating platforms move along a track to various viewing locations during the course of the spectator event to provide multiple vantage points of the performance area from each seat. The distance and liming of movement of the dynamic seating platforms is based on various criteria, including occurrences during the spectator event. | 06-17-2010 |
20100212232 | UNIFIED MULTIPLE USE STADIUM STRUCTURE - A unified multiple-use stadium has multiple fields or other areas for putting on various types of sporting events or other performances sequentially or simultaneously. A racetrack surrounds the fields or other areas. A unifying structure in the center of the stadium allows for simultaneous viewing of different areas and sporting events. Walkways extend from the unifying structure and between bleachers for the different fields or other areas. A drag strip and return area extend in one direction from the unifying structure. Exterior bleachers surround the racetrack. The types of fields and areas can vary, but can include a grass field, a dirt field, a sand and water area, and a concrete pad. There may be additional areas for extending these areas. The interior bleachers are transforming bleachers that can be lowered into the ground or raised to tapered or fully extended positions to accommodate different types of sporting events. | 08-26-2010 |
20110067316 | GRANDSTAND - The invention concerns a grandstand, in particular, a transportable grandstand, with step elements ( | 03-24-2011 |
20110099915 | BLEACHER SEATING SYSTEM - A bleacher seating system provides a compact, automatically extending and retracting set of seating rows, where each seating row can be set at two or more different heights or slopes to provide different sightlines for spectators of different events. The bleacher seating system may be extended, retracted, raised, and lowered by a single operator, and may be retracted into a compact storage configuration, such as a configuration that is only about two seating rows in depth. The seating rows are independently raised and lowered by lift mechanisms, which include lock mechanisms to stabilize and lock each seating row at the different preselected heights. Optionally, a controller is provided for coordinating the powered extension, retraction, raising, lowering, and locking sequences of the seating system. | 05-05-2011 |
20110162288 | FOLDABLE BLEACHER SEATS - A foldable seat for a bleacher seating arrangement includes a seat or seat structure fixedly disposed at a deck portion and a seat back pivotally disposed at a rear portion of the seat portion. The seat back is pivotable between an upright position, where a person may sit at the seat structure and may lean back against the seat back, and a folded down position, where the seat back may lay generally on top of or at least partially over the seat structure. The seat back may be pivotally mounted relative to the deck portion and may be substantially freely pivotable between the upright and folded down positions. The bleacher seating arrangement may include a plurality of deck portions that may be retracted to a nested position when the seat backs are in their folded down position. | 07-07-2011 |
20110214359 | CIRCULAR MOTION THEATER - An entertainment structure and apparatus principally comprising a 360-degree 2D and/or 3D cinematic theater. Seating for audience members is arrangeable on a circular motion base platform. A compound curved screen may lower from above to surround the theater upon a circular motion base platform, providing seamless media. A 2D/3D projection system is oriented within the structure to provide 2D/3D images on the screen through projection overlap for edge blending. A control system is used to rotate, pitch and roll the motion base platform. The control system can be synchronized with the media presentation. The structure includes a number of variations such as a variety of seating orientations, a stationary screen, a variety of screen configurations, and modular tracking seating. | 09-08-2011 |
20110219705 | BLEACHER SYSTEM - A bleacher system comprises: a support structure mounted on wheels; two or more tiers mounted on the support structure, each tier including multiple girders at spaced intervals that are operably connected to the support structure, each girder supporting a plurality of seat supports and a plurality of foot board supports, with seat planks then secured to the seat supports and foot planks secured to the foot board supports in each tier; and at least one actuator operably connected to and extending between the support structure and a selected tier, such that extension of a rod of the hydraulic actuator causes the selected tier to pivot from a transport position into a deployed position, while also causing a corresponding movement of the remaining tiers from the transport position into the deployed position. | 09-15-2011 |
20120102845 | Demountable seating and method for erecting a demountable seating - Removable stand and method for constructing a removable stand. The method comprises constructing a support structure of posts and trusses that are positionable between the posts, and positioning a floor element on the support structure. Herein the floor element comprises a plurality of floor levels positioned behind each other and positioned at a distance in height and/or is the floor element, before it is positioned on the support structure, provided with at least one seat and/or bench and/or is floor element provided with connection means for connecting at least one seat and/or bench thereto. | 05-03-2012 |
20120124914 | Mobile folding choral riser with high-speed cylinder lift-assist mechanism and partially independent back railing linkage - The present invention provides a mobile folding choral riser having lift-assist and stability mechanisms. In particular, the choral riser includes a gas cylinder that provides a force tending to extend the cylinder to assist in folding the riser into a storage position, the cylinder providing substantially no force to resist rapid extension thereof. In addition, the choral riser preferably includes a back railing linkage that permits independent raising and lowering of a back railing member when the choral riser is in a use or partially folded position but constrains the back railing member to a raised position when the choral riser is in an at least substantially fully folded position. | 05-24-2012 |
20120144757 | SEATING SYSTEM - An example of the disclosed seating system includes a plurality of seating risers configured to telescope relative to one another. Each of the plurality of seating risers includes a respective deck to support a seat, such as a seating bench, at least partially forward of said deck. | 06-14-2012 |
20120297695 | CIRCULAR MOTION THEATER - An entertainment structure and apparatus principally comprising a 360-degree 2D and/or 3D cinematic theater. Seating for audience members is arrangeable on a circular motion base platform. A compound curved screen may lower from above to surround the theater upon a circular motion base platform, providing seamless media. A 2D/3D projection system is oriented within the structure to provide 2D/3D images on the screen through projection overlap for edge blending. A control system is used to rotate, pitch and roll the motion base platform. The control system can be synchronized with the media presentation. The structure includes a number of variations such as a variety of seating orientations, a stationary screen, a variety of screen configurations, and modular tracking seating. | 11-29-2012 |
20120311936 | SEATING SYSTEM - An example of the disclosed seating system includes a plurality of seating risers configured to telescope relative to one another. A roller guide assembly guides movement of the risers, and a lock assembly locks a lower level riser relative to a higher level riser when in a deployed position. | 12-13-2012 |
20120317889 | MOTION SIMULATOR THEATER WITH SUSPENDED SEATING - A motion simulator theater equipped with a passenger carrying apparatus. Passengers move into a boarding space where they board the passenger carrying apparatus, while the passenger carrying apparatus is in a first or boarding position. The theater may be designed so that when in the boarding space, the passengers see no indication that they are in a motion simulation theater. After the passengers have boarded, the carrying apparatus is moved into a second or viewing position, where passengers view 2D or 3D visual images displayed on a screen. This movement may be achieved by lifting or lowering the passenger carrying apparatus from cables or chains attached to a lifting system near the top of the theater. In this design, the movement is substantially vertical. The passenger carrying apparatus typically has multiple rows of seats, which may tilt front to back. | 12-20-2012 |
20130305620 | POWERED TELESCOPIC SEATING RISER ASSEMBLY - A riser assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a first skin. A second skin is spaced from the first skin. A core is disposed between the first skin and the second skin. A framework is disposed between the first skin and the second skin. A portion of the framework is positioned laterally outside the core. | 11-21-2013 |
20140259967 | PRESENTATION VIEWING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A motion simulator is provided with a motion simulator accommodation that is dynamically mounted to a fixed datum or platform and is positioned facing a presentation. The motion simulator is provided with one or more access fitting which may be used to assist a person to enter the motion simulator accommodation. At least one of the motion simulator accommodation and the access fitting is movable with respect to each other from a first position to a second position, wherein, in the second position, the access fitting is less perceptible during the presentation than in said first position. | 09-18-2014 |
20140318029 | System For Controlling Seat Effect For Facility Of Showing Pictures - Provided is a system for controlling a seat effect for a facility of showing pictures, and particularly, a user on a rear line may easily and safely control an effect provided to the user himself/herself even while a seat is in motion operation at the time of showing pictures by controlling an effect synchronized with pictures by relaying control information inputted from the user on the rear-line seat by using an effect controlling device of a front-line seat, in the facility of showing pictures, which provides the effect (for example, a water shot, an air shot, or a scent) synchronized with the pictures to the user on the rear-line seat. | 10-30-2014 |
20150013236 | ROSTRUM SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A rostrum support structure comprising a plurality of frame units ( | 01-15-2015 |
20150113884 | TELESCOPIC OR RETRACTABLE BLEACHER HANDRAIL AND SYSTEM - A telescopic and retractable bleacher system and handrail that stows with the bleacher system. The bleacher system is adapted to move between an open position in which seating is available for use and a closed position in which rows of seating surfaces are vertically stacked. The system includes handrails adapted to move between a use position when the system is in the open position and a stowed position when the system is in a closed position. A post of the handrail includes a cam and a cylinder surrounding the post includes a cam slot. A ramp on a surface of the aisle step engages the post and raises the post within the cylinder as the bleacher system is moved into the open position. As the post is raised in the cylinder, the corresponding cam and cam slot cause rotation of the post. | 04-30-2015 |
20150345161 | RECONFIGURABLE SEATING SYSTEMS, SEAT ASSEMBLIES FOR USE WITHIN THE RECONFIGURABLE SEATING SYSTEMS, COMPONENTS FOR USE WITHIN THE SEAT ASSEMBLIES AND PARTS FOR USE WITHIN THE COMPONENTS - A reconfigurable seating system may include a bank of seating units disposed in rows. Associated chairs may be arranged in the seating units, supported on support beams by chair brackets. The reconfigurable seating systems may be installed on flat floors or sloped floors and may be arranged in linear-rows and/or arched-row configurations. | 12-03-2015 |
20150361682 | NOSEMOUNT SEATING SYSTEM - A bleacher seating system provides a seatback locking and release mechanism that allows for rapid simultaneous repositioning of the seat back portions in each row of seating to aid in setting up and collapsing sets of seating rows. The locking and release mechanism may be actuated to substantially simultaneously unlock all seat back portions in a row from a single location. The bleacher seating system may be readily set up or collapsed by a single operator, such as by manually or remotely unlocking and locking the seat back portions in rows so that the seat backs may be pivoted between raised and lowered positions. Optionally, deck nosemount clamps allow for increased walking space behind the seats and a particularly compact seating storage configuration. | 12-17-2015 |
20160040444 | Vertical Support Apparatus for a Telescoping Seating System - A telescoping seating system comprising a plurality of seating levels arranged in a vertically stacked orientation, the plurality of seating levels comprising a bottom seating level and at least one upper seating level. The at least one upper seating level further comprises a support structure having at least one nose beam configured to support a seating portion, and at least one vertical support element provided on a surface of the at least one nose beam, wherein the at least one vertical support element is sized and positioned so as to minimize substantially direct contact with the seating portion of an adjacent seating level during opening and closing of the telescoping seating system, and to provide vertical support between adjacent seating levels in an event of vertical loading on the seating levels when the telescoping seating system is in the closed position. | 02-11-2016 |
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20090211169 | MOVABLE SPECTATOR'S STAND WITH AUXILIARY SPECTATOR'S STAGE - A movable spectator's stand with an auxiliary spectator's stage, wherein the auxiliary spectator's stage is foldably connected to the front part of the lowermost spectator's stage of multistage spectator's stages, thereby, when the movable spectator's stand is in use, increasing spectator capacity in proportion to the dimensions of the auxiliary spectator's stage, and, when the auxiliary spectator's stage is folded and covers the front surface of the movable spectator's stand after the movable spectator's stand is retracted, defining a smooth and clean external appearance and preventing safety accidents generated due to the approach of children thereto. | 08-27-2009 |
20100192477 | MULTI-EVENT TELESCOPIC PLATFORM - A platform system includes swing arms for moving the platform from a lowered position to a raised position. In one embodiment, a pair of swing arms and a pair of telescoping vertical members are mounted to opposing frame members. The swing arms are capable of moving from a canted position to a vertical position, which extends the telescoping vertical members and raises the platform to the raised position. The swing arms are connected to a drive mechanism that moves the swing arms from the canted position to the vertical position. The drive mechanism may include a gear box, and a pair of lead screws connected to the gear box. The lead screws may extend from opposing sides of the same gear box, with the gear box configured to rotate the differently handed lead screws. | 08-05-2010 |
20110107682 | POWERED TELESCOPIC SEATING RISER ASSEMBLY - A non-permanent seating system includes a first and second riser assembly each having a deck mounted thereto. Each deck having an upper deck skin and a lower deck skin which sandwiches a core. A drive system engaged with the first riser assembly and the second riser assembly telescopes the first riser assembly relative to the second riser assembly. | 05-12-2011 |
20110203190 | MOTION SIMULATOR THEATER WITH SUSPENDED SEATING - A motion simulator theater equipped with a passenger carrying apparatus. Passengers move into a boarding space where they board the passenger carrying apparatus, while the passenger carrying apparatus is in a first or boarding position. The theater may be designed so that when in the boarding space, the passengers see no indication that they are in a motion simulation theater. After the passengers have boarded, the carrying apparatus is moved into a second or viewing position, where passengers view 2D or 3D visual images displayed on a screen. This movement may be achieved by lifting or lowering the passenger carrying apparatus from cables or chains attached to a lifting system near the top of the theater. In this design, the movement is substantially vertical. The passenger carrying apparatus typically has multiple rows of seats, which may tilt front to back, optionally with actuators behind the seats to create the impression of forward movement. | 08-25-2011 |
20120144758 | SEATING SYSTEM - An example of the disclosed seating system includes a plurality of seating risers configured to telescope relative to one another, and at least one of the seating risers is a powered seating riser configured to deploy and retract the seating risers. Further included is a controller operable to drive the powered seating riser to correct a misalignment condition. | 06-14-2012 |
20120304548 | SEATING SYSTEM - An example of the disclosed seating system includes a plurality of seating risers configured to telescope relative to one another. At least one of the seating risers is a powered seating riser having a drive system. | 12-06-2012 |
20120317890 | SEATING SYSTEM - An example of the disclosed seating system includes a plurality of seating risers configured to telescope relative to one another, and at least one of the seating risers is a powered seating riser configured to deploy and retract the seating risers. Further included is a control pendant. The powered seating riser is drivable in response to said control pendant. | 12-20-2012 |
20140020307 | SEATING SYSTEM - An example of the disclosed seating system includes a plurality of seating risers configured to telescope relative to one another, and at least one of the seating risers is a powered seating riser configured to deploy and retract the seating risers. Further included is a control pendant. The powered seating riser is drivable in response to said control pendant. | 01-23-2014 |
20140259968 | INVERTED MOTION BASE WITH SUSPENDED SEATING - An improved inverted motion base with left, right, and rear supports, a carriage to travel along a length of the rear support. The inverted motion base includes a first cable connected to the carriage and wound about a first drum to raise and lower the carriage, and left and right load carrying arms, each connected to a respective left and right ends of a transverse support member. The inverted motion base further includes a second cable connected to the right load carrying arm to raise and lower the right load carrying arm, and a third cable connected to the left load carrying arm to raise and lower the second end of the left load carrying arm. One or more rows of seats are positioned between and suspended from the right and left load carrying arms, each row of seats being parallel to the other row of seats. | 09-18-2014 |
20150068132 | Auditorium Seating - A multipurpose hall equipped with a set of beams supporting seats ( | 03-12-2015 |
20150121771 | SEATING SYTEM WITH TILTABLE DECK AND BELT DRIVE - A seating system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a riser including a tiltable deck. Another seating system according to the present disclosure includes, among other things, a drive system for moving a riser. The drive system includes a sprocket configured to engage a belt. | 05-07-2015 |
20160024809 | SEATING SYTEM - A seating system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a plurality of seating risers configured to telescope relative to one another. Further, at least one of the plurality of seating risers is a powered seating riser configured to deploy and retract the plurality of seating risers. The powered seating riser includes a belt drive system. Additionally, the plurality of seating risers are adjustable between a lowered position and a raised position. | 01-28-2016 |
20160186454 | SEATING SYSTEM WITH TILTABLE DECK AND BELT DRIVE - A seating system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a riser including a tiltable deck. Another seating system according to the present disclosure includes, among other things, a drive system for moving a riser. The drive system includes a sprocket configured to engage a belt. | 06-30-2016 |