Patents Assigned to Production Resource Group
  • Sound adaptive cooling system for a stage light
    Patent number: 8716940
    Abstract: A sound adapting luminaire produces an amount of cooling output that depends on the ambient sound. When the ambient sound is high, the lamp is cooled more aggressively, since more fan noise is acceptable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventor: Jeremiah J. Harris
  • Control for Digital Lighting
    Publication number: 20140118359
    Abstract: A digitally controlled lighting system where aspects have a central media server connected to remote media servers. The connection may have separate networks for control versus media. Automatic synchronization of the contents of the media servers may be carried out.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventors: Charles Reese, Mark A. Hunt
  • Multiple focus point light
    Patent number: 8708528
    Abstract: A lamp unit with a relay lens that allows two different focus points. Two different optical altering elements are hence simultaneously in focus. The elements can be taken in and out of focus to allow different effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas A. Hough, James Bornhorst
  • Remote Communications Protocol
    Publication number: 20140111117
    Abstract: A format for controlling information between multiple masters and clients uses each of a plurality of ports over a specified line, where the specified line can be ethernet, and where the ports can be opened and closed, and where the ports are calculated based on the number assigned to the console, a console multiplier, and at least one increment that represents the kind of information where there are multiple kinds of information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: PRODUCTION RESOURCE GROUP L.L.C
    Inventor: Michael Wyatt
  • Mobile Interface to a Show
    Publication number: 20140113598
    Abstract: A computer system that communicates with information indicative of a lighting show, and provides information to users in the audience to allow their phones to be interactive with the show. In one embodiment a lighting designer or show promoter can provide information R that extends the lighting effect on to the user's phone. In another embodiment, the show promoter may provide information indicative of the venue. The information can be location specific, for example information that is provided to a specific client device can be based on the specific location of the client device. This can provide location sensitive lighting information, or maps, or in seat specific information about the venue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: PRODUCTION RESOURCE GROUP L.L.C
    Inventor: Chris Conti
  • Combined power switch and data distribution unit
    Patent number: 8705258
    Abstract: A communication device for use with a power distribution module. The communication device allows multiple different DMX universes to be handled over the same cable that also handles power distribution. A front of house module is provided for powering consoles and receiving DMX inputs from the consoles. Two different consoles can be powered and provide their inputs, and either console can be used to control any or all of the universes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventors: Charles Reese, Rusty Brutsche, James Bornhorst
  • Pop up curtain assembly
    Patent number: 8695755
    Abstract: A pop up device for a curtain, that is compressed to be packaged in a box, and expanded out of said box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Orestes Mihaly
  • Pixel Based Gobo Record Control Format
    Publication number: 20140085704
    Abstract: A special record format used for commanding light pattern shapes and addressable light pattern shape generator. The command format includes a first part which commands a specified gobo and second parts which command the characteristics of that hobo. The gobo is formed by making a default gobo based on the type and modifying that default gobo to fit the characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: PRODUCTION RESOURCE GROUP, LLC
    Inventor: Mark A. Hunt
  • Adjustable color correction automated high intensity stage lights
    Patent number: 8630049
    Abstract: Color correction system for an automated stage light that allows the color temperature of the light beam to be continuously adjustable to both a higher and lower Kelvin value than the natural temperature of the open beam, by filtering using a dual peak filter and also color correcting the beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventor: James Bornhorst
  • Pan and Tilt Servomotor With Brake
    Publication number: 20140009949
    Abstract: A moving light which has an electronic brake that automatically engages when power is released, to prevent movement of a moving head of a light whenever the power is released.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: PRODUCTION RESOURCE GROUP L.L.C
    Inventor: Nigel Evans
  • Moving light with removable circuit board
    Patent number: 8622563
    Abstract: A moving light which has a removable part that allows upgrading and retrofitting the moving light, but yet remains balanced. The removable part can be in a balanced location, for example on the center of gravity or center of symmetry of the light. Two separate removable parts can be in different locations, one of which balances out against the other. The parts can be circuit boards, memory chips, processor chips, or digital memory devices such as a type usable in digital cameras.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventor: Robert Manners
  • Controls for digital lighting
    Patent number: 8624895
    Abstract: A digitally controlled lighting system where aspects have a central media server connected to remote media servers. The connection may have separate networks for control versus media. Automatic synchronization of the contents of the media servers may be carried out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventors: Charles Reese, Mark A. Hunt
  • Collapsible dolly for use with a truss
    Publication number: 20130343861
    Abstract: A foldable dolly for use with a truss. The dolly is also extendable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: PRODUCTION RESOURCE GROUP L.L.C
    Inventor: Scott Gross
  • Ultraviolet infrared filter
    Patent number: 8602596
    Abstract: A two-dimensional wedge shaped UV and IR filter is formed by or substantially same size pieces of glass forming a two-dimensional wedge. The wedge reflects radiation in four different directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventor: James Bornhorst
  • Layered dimmer system
    Patent number: 8599461
    Abstract: A dimmer wheel which is formed to absorb large amounts of light and to disperse the light that is absorbed. The dimmer wheel has a bottom surface that is irregular, and a reflective material in that bottom surface to scatter the light. A light absorbing material also receives some of the light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventor: James Bornhorst
  • Pixel based gobo record control format
    Patent number: 8593717
    Abstract: A special record format used for commanding light pattern shapes and addressable light pattern shape generator. The command format includes a first part which commands a specified gobo and second parts which command the characteristics of that hobo. The gobo is formed by making a default gobo based on the type and modifying that default gobo to fit the characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventor: Mark A. Hunt
  • Combined Power Switch and Data distribution unit
    Publication number: 20130300197
    Abstract: A communication device for use with a power distribution module. The communication device allows multiple different DMX universes to be handled over the same cable that also handles power distribution. A front of house module is provided for powering consoles and receiving DMX inputs from the consoles. Two different consoles can be powered and provide their inputs, and either console can be used to control any or all of the universes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: PRODUCTION RESOURCE GROUP L.L.C
    Inventors: Charles Reese, Rusty Brutsche, James Bornhorst
  • Dual in focus gobo
    Patent number: 8573810
    Abstract: A gobo holder with two gobos that are rotatable one relative to the other. The gobos are located with their patterned surfaces facing one another and very close to one another so that both can be in focus at the same time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventors: Russel B Mahaffey, Breck M. Outland, David A. Friedersdorff
  • Truss hub and parts with variable configurations
    Patent number: 8572924
    Abstract: A truss hub with a circular outer shape, that connects to trusses that extend radially away from the truss hub in different directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventor: James Kempf
  • Layered dimmer system
    Patent number: 8556468
    Abstract: A layered dimmer formed of different layers. The front layer may be a scattering layer, and the back layer may be a reflective layer. The light beam is scattered prior to reflecting, to avoid reflection back to form hotspots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventor: James Bornhorst