Patents Assigned to Production Resource Group
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Gobo virtual machine
    Patent number: 8538557
    Abstract: Producing complicated effects based on image processing operations. The image processing operations are defined for a processor which may be different than the processor which is actually used. The processor that is actually used runs an interpreter that interprets the information into its own language, and then runs the image processing. The actual information is formed according to a plurality of layers which are combined in some way so that each layer can effect the layers below it. Layers may add to, subtract from, or form transparency to the layer below it or make color filtering the layer below it. This enables many different effects computed and precompiled for a hypothetical processor, and a different processor can be used to combine and render those effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventors: Mark A Hunt, Drew Findley
  • Pan and tilt servomotor with brake
    Patent number: 8517577
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventor: Nigel Evans
  • Collapsible dolly for use with a truss
    Patent number: 8517397
    Abstract: A foldable dolly for use with a truss. The dolly is also extendable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventor: Scott Gross
  • Moving light table
    Patent number: 8510074
    Abstract: A moving light test system allows connecting moving lights to an interface board and conveying the lights and orienting and testing the lights while they are attached to the board. The lights can be mechanically and electrically connected to the board, and once connected, can be tested in multiple ways without reconfiguring or removing the lights. The board has a connector that can be plugged in at various locations, and the board can also be handled by mechanical devices. In this way, once the light is connected to the board, it does not need to be re-handled. In addition, lights can be tested in different orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventors: Robin Lee, Chris Conti
  • Pop Up Curtain Assembly
    Publication number: 20130192922
    Abstract: A pop up device for a curtain, that is compressed to be packaged in a box, and expanded out of said box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: Production Resource Group, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Orestes Mihaly
  • Universal deck track dog with replaceable parts
    Patent number: 8491400
    Abstract: A track dog with removable parts. Embodiments describe one or more of the following features. In one embodiment, the size of the receiver for the knife shaped piece can be variable. Another embodiment describes an improved technique of holding the cable that is run under the floor. Yet another embodiment describes a device where the cable attachment mechanism are set in a location that line up with the openings in the floor to allow tightening without opening the floor. Another aspect describes a special through hole so that cable can be run through the device, e.g., to connect to another track dog.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventor: James Kempf
  • Stage effects console for stage controlling system
    Patent number: 8483864
    Abstract: A controlling console for moving elements such as trusses and winches. A console body has a display screen, and a processor which is programmed to produce an output screen on the display screen which accepts controls for controlling at least one movable device. The output screen includes a plurality of different logical blocks which are connected together. Values and conditions such as true, false, rising edge or error can be entered. The console arranges this into a flow arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Production Resource Group LLC
    Inventor: Rusty Mayhew
  • Hoist pickup bar
    Publication number: 20130161477
    Abstract: A hoist pick up bar, which has its entire clamp system inside the footprint of the truss. A benefit of placing the hoist inside the truss allows designers to raise the truss structure itself higher since the hoist is no longer above it. In embodiments, the device has clamps that move out of the way so that the device can be lowered on to the truss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: Production Resource Group L.L.C.
    Inventor: Production Resource Group L.L.C.
  • Stage lighting lamp unit and stage lighting system including such unit
    Patent number: 8459815
    Abstract: A stage lighting lamp unit includes a processor for receiving control data from a remote console. Beam orientation data for the lamp unit is passed to the lamp in the form of the x, y and z co-ordinates of a point in space through which the beam is to pass. The processor divides the required lamp travel into a number of stages dependent on execution duration data sent with the position data, and calculates, for each stage, a new value for pan and tilt angles for the lamp. These values are passed to pan and tilt controlling co-processors which control servo-motors for pan and tilt operation. The lamp unit also incorporates a rotatable shutter for interrupting the lamp beam when required. The shutters of all the lamps in a system can be instructed from the remote console to open and close in synchronism, thereby providing a stroboscopic effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, L.L.C
    Inventors: Mark A. Hunt, Keith J Owen, Michael D Hughes
  • I-beam track with a separate attachment portion
    Patent number: 8434728
    Abstract: A dual sided extrusion, where one side has a different shape than the other side, and the extrusion is intended to be used in different orientations depending on the application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, LLC
    Inventor: James Kempf
  • Combined power switch and data distribution unit
    Patent number: 8421268
    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: December 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Production Resource Group LLC
    Inventors: Charles Reese, Rusty Brutsche, James Bornhorst
  • Rover wheel
    Patent number: 8413756
    Abstract: A movable and steerable device that has a platform with four wheel assemblies, any of which are both drivable and steerable. Different driving and steering options can make the device move in different directions and orientations. The driving can be done by a drive motor, forming a drive loop of material, such as chain, and a steering motor, also forming a steering loop. The different loops are attached to different sprockets on the device, which have different sizes, and therefore the different loops do not interfere with one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Production Resource Group, L.L.C.
    Inventor: James Kempf