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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 13, 2004
Filed:
Jan. 22, 2002
Cyril Silberman, Minnetonka, MN (US);
David Sadinsky, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Bart Riberich, Brooklyn Park, MN (US);
Andrew Cheng, New Brighton, MN (US);
Lennart Nielson, Edina, MN (US);
Terry Thompson, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Timothy J. Kline, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Uni-Systems, LLC, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
A convertible stadium includes an exhibition area, a seating area and an outer sidewall in which is defined in large opening, preferably located so as to provide favorable outdoor views to the occupants of the stadium. A movable wall member is advantageously position so as to be able to open or close the large opening. When the movable wall member is in a first, retracted position spectators will be provided with a view of the outdoors and a great deal of outdoor air and sunlight. When outdoor conditions are unfavorable for an intended event within the stadium, however, the movable wall member may be repositioned in order to partially or fully close the opening. Such unfavorable conditions may include undesirable sun position, an undesirable amount of wind or humidity; or unfavorable temperatures. The movable wall member may be deployed in combination with a retractable roof in an otherwise indoor stadium, resulting in a convertible stadium that may be converted to have a true outdoor feel during favorable weather conditions.