Daimlerchrysler Corporation

Timely Innovations, LP

John M Dunkle

Eugene Michael Tuccinardi

Gordon H Buck

Ernesto R Haack

Steve Won

The present invention relates generally to a portable vehicle video system. The preferred portable vehicle video system comprises a flat panel video display that can pivot flat against the vehicle ceiling when not in use. The preferred video display contains a digital video disk (DVD) player, a wireless transmitter, a wireless receiver and at least one pair of speakers. The video display is mounted to a vehicle's headliner by a vehicle mount comprising a block containing a pivot port; said block mounted to an anchor by a nut. A remote transmitter is connected to an audio/video source such as a console video game system or a video cassette recorder (VCR). The preferred system has at least one pair of wireless headphones to receive an audio signal from the display. The preferred system also has a portable stand comprising a base, a battery and a pivot port for holding the video display when not mounted to the ceiling of the vehicle. The present invention has a simple method of installation, stows easily when not in use, is wireless, and easily portable.

Portable vehicle video system

A motor vehicle includes a spoiler articulable between a stored position substantially flush with the body of the vehicle and a deployed position vertically spaced from the body of the vehicle. The aerodynamic member is interconnected to the body through first and second stanchions. The stanchions are oriented substantially vertical when the aerodynamic members in the deployed position and horizontal when the aerodynamic member is in the stored position. A drive arrangement moves the aerodynamic member between its stored position and its deployed position.

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Temple City, CA, United States of America

John M Dunkle