US2005099547A1PendingUtilityA1

Automobile entertainment system

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Priority: Nov 7, 2003Filed: Nov 8, 2004Published: May 12, 2005
Est. expiryNov 7, 2023(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Christopher J. Vitito
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Abstract

An automobile entertainment system includes a video system having a video monitor and a video source, and a cradle secured within an automobile. The cradle is shaped and dimensioned for selectively receiving and securely holding the video system.

Claims

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1 . An automobile entertainment system, comprising: 
 a video system including a video monitor and a video source;    a cradle secured within an automobile, the cradle being shaped and dimensioned for selectively receiving and securely holding the video system.    
     
     
         2 . The entertainment system according to  claim 1 , wherein the video source is a DVD player.  
     
     
         3 . The entertainment system according to  claim 1 , wherein the video system includes electrical connectors shaped and dimensioned for selective engagement with electrical connectors formed within the cradle.  
     
     
         4 . The entertainment system according to  claim 1 , wherein the cradle is mounted within a headrest.  
     
     
         5 . The entertainment system according to  claim 1 , wherein the cradle is secured to a ceiling of the automobile.  
     
     
         6 . The entertainment system according to  claim 1 , further including at least one docking station to which the video system may be selectively secured when not coupled to the cradle.  
     
     
         7 . The entertainment system according to  claim 6 , wherein the video system includes electrical connectors shaped and dimensioned for selective engagement with electrical connectors formed within the docking station.  
     
     
         8 . The entertainment system according to  claim 1 , wherein the cradle includes a connecting mechanism for selective attachment of the video system thereto.  
     
     
         9 . The entertainment system according to  claim 8 , wherein the connecting mechanism includes a release button for selective release of the video system from the cradle.  
     
     
         10 . The entertainment system according to  claim 9 , wherein the connecting mechanism includes a latch member for selective coupling of the video system to the cradle.

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