Entertainment system comprising suspension platform

Abstract

An entertainment system, comprising an entertainment device, a suspension platform, and, optionally, a storage bag, is described. The suspension platform is removably secured to a seat back of a front seat in the passenger compartment of a passenger vehicle. Alternatively, the suspension platform may be removably suspended between two front seats of a passenger vehicle. In either location the suspension platform provides means for securing an entertainment device inside the passenger vehicle, for convenient use by one or more occupants of rear seats in the passenger vehicle. The suspension platform may be redisposed into a configuration suitable for protecting the entertainment device during storage or transport. A storage bag provides means for storing the entertainment device and suspension platform, and also such accessories as may be employed with these items.

1 . A method for removably mounting an entertainment device to at least one seat of a vehicle, said apparatus having an open configuration and a closed configuration, said method comprising: 
 providing an apparatus with a front portion, a rear portion, and a pivoting portion between said front and rear portions;    forming a closed container in said closed configuration, by pivoting the front portion or the rear portion so that the front portion is in close proximity with the rear portion, said container sized to receive said entertainment device for transporting said device;    forming a platform in an open configuration by pivoting the front portion or rear portion;    releasably attaching said platform to at least one seat of a vehicle with at least two strap portions extending from said apparatus to said seat; and    mounting said entertainment device to said platform by positioning said entertainment device between said platform and a retaining member having an adjustable length.    
   
   
       2 . A method as in  claim 1 , further comprising providing a panel connecting said front portion to said rear portion opposite said pivoting portion in said open configuration.  
   
   
       3 . A method as in  claim 1 , wherein said retaining member comprises a strap.  
   
   
       4 . A method as in  claim 1 , further comprising providing a bump covered by rubbery material on said front portion.  
   
   
       5 . A method as in  claim 1 , further comprising zipping the front portion and the rear portion together in said closed configuration.  
   
   
       6 . A method as in  claim 1 , further comprising attaching the at least two straps portions to the apparatus by loops affixed to the apparatus.  
   
   
       7 . A method for removably mounting an entertainment device to at least one seat of a vehicle, said method comprising: 
 providing an apparatus with a front portion, a rear portion, and a pivoting portion between said front portion and said rear portion;    forming a platform in an open configuration by pivoting the front portion or rear portion;    attaching a first portion of a first strap substantially near a corner of the apparatus;    securing the first strap around at least a portion of a first car seat;    attaching a second portion of the first strap to the apparatus;    attaching a first portion of a second strap substantially near a corner of the apparatus;    securing the second strap around at least a portion of the first car seat;    attaching a second portion of the second strap to the apparatus.    
   
   
       8 . A method as in  claim 7 , further comprising providing a panel connecting said front portion to said rear portion opposite said pivoting portion in said open configuration.  
   
   
       9 . A method as in  claim 7 , further comprising retaining the entertainment device to the apparatus with a retaining member.  
   
   
       10 . A method as in  claim 7 , further comprising providing a bump covered by rubbery material on said front portion.  
   
   
       11 . A method as in  claim 7 , further comprising zipping the front portion and the rear portion together in a closed configuration.  
   
   
       12 . A method for removably mounting an entertainment device to at least one seat of a vehicle, said method comprising: 
 providing an apparatus with a front portion, a rear portion, and a pivoting portion between said front portion and said rear portion;    forming a platform in an open configuration by pivoting the front portion or rear portion;    attaching a first portion of a first strap substantially near a corner of the apparatus;    securing the first strap around at least a portion of a first car seat;    attaching a second portion of the first strap to the apparatus;    attaching a first portion of a second strap substantially near a corner of the apparatus;    securing the second strap around at least a portion of a second car seat;    attaching a second portion of the second strap to the apparatus.    
   
   
       13 . A method as in  claim 12 , further comprising providing a panel connecting said front portion to said rear portion opposite said pivoting portion in said open configuration.  
   
   
       14 . A method as in  claim 12 , further comprising retaining the entertainment device to the apparatus with a retaining member.  
   
   
       15 . A method as in  claim 12 , further comprising providing a bump covered by rubbery material on said front portion.  
   
   
       16 . A method as in  claim 12 , further comprising zipping the front portion and the rear portion together in a closed configuration.