Patents by Inventor William J. Wiseman, Jr.

William J. Wiseman, Jr. has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5510862
    Abstract: A collapsible, large screen audiovisual display system is provided. The preferred embodiment of the invention includes a square-shaped, forwardly mounted projection screen bordered by a protective framework. The screen is connected to a rearwardly placed, square-shaped, support frame by extendable scissor arms. A flexible drape extends between the screen and rear support frame and is internally supported by a plurality of guy wires. Each guy wire is connected at a first end to a recoiling reel and at a second end to the periphery of the screen and passes through a plurality of grommets positioned on the inside of the drape. The invention is equipped with wheels to aid in setup and transportation, the wheels being affixed to telescoping screw lifters such that the height of the screen and rear support frame is variable. A video projector and sound system are housed within the rear support frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1996
    Inventors: Phillip L. Lieberman, William J. Wiseman, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5434631
    Abstract: A collapsible, large screen audiovisual display system is provided. The preferred embodiment of the invention includes a square-shaped, forwardly mounted projection screen bordered by a protective framework. The screen is connected to a rearwardly placed, square-shaped, support frame by four removable horizontal support members, each having first and second ends. The support members are each connected at their first ends to a corner of the screen's protective framework and at their second ends to the corresponding corners of the rear support frame. A flexible drape extends between the screen and rear support frame and is internally supported by a plurality of support ribs. A plurality of spaced loops attached the drape to the four horizontal support members. The invention is equipped with wheels to aid in setup and transportation and includes audio speakers mounted beneath the screen. A video projector and sound system is housed within a projector rack adapted to connect to the rear support frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1995
    Inventors: Phillip L. Lieberman, William J. Wiseman, Jr.