Patents Assigned to Tait Towers
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Publication number: 20140246553Abstract: A video support structure for supporting video is disclosed. The video support structure includes a first support member, a second support member, a portion of the second support member being receivable by a surface or space formed by the first support member, a pinnable joint having an opening in each of the first support member and the second support member, the openings being alignable to receive one or more pins, and the one or more pins, the one or more pins being configured to secure the first support member to the second support member to form at least a portion of the video support structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: TAIT TOWERS MANUFACTURING, LLCInventors: Michael TAIT, Adam DAVIS, James FAIRORTH
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Patent number: 8816806Abstract: Provided is a magnetically coupled device, a method of assembling the magnetically coupled system, and a method whereby positioning a first arrangement and a second arrangement prevents a magnetic field generated from within a first plurality of magnets and a second plurality of magnets from affecting a magnetically sensitive component.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2009Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Tait Towers Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Michael Tait, Adam Davis, James Fairorth
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Publication number: 20140224951Abstract: A suspended flying system having a load suspended by a plurality of flexible support members. The plurality of flexible support members are attached to a first rotational element attached to the load and a second rotational element attached to a support. The system also includes a motor operably connected to the first rotational element provides sufficient motion to the plurality of flexible support members to render the flexible support members visually transparent, the load being movable within a space. A method for suspending a load from visually transparent flexible support members is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: TAIT TOWERS MANUFACTURING, LLCInventors: James KEMPF, Adam DAVIS
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Patent number: 8793876Abstract: A method of assembling a portable support structure is disclosed. The method includes positioning a first platform member, then securing a first support member to the first platform member, and then securing a second platform member to the first platform member to form a continuous platform surface. The method includes positioning a plurality of platform members to form a first continuous platform surface, then securing a support member to at least one of the plurality of platform members. The method includes forming a continuous surface from a plurality of platform members, the plurality of platform members including one or more female connectors, aligning one or more male connectors with the one or more female connectors, and engaging the one or more male connectors with the one or more female connectors.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2012Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Tait Towers Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Adam Davis, James Fairorth, Michael Tait
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Patent number: 8789335Abstract: A portable structure including a plurality of beams having a first engagement feature and a plurality of junction devices having a second engagement feature. The first engagement features and corresponding second engagement features are rigidly engageable, the rigidly engaged engagement features defining a multi-point connection therebetween. The engagement features are manually actuatable and self-contained.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2012Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Tait Towers Manufacturing, LLC.Inventors: Adam Davis, Tyler Kicera
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Patent number: 8789682Abstract: An engagement article is provided that is capable of selectively restricting movement or securing a suspended load in response to a rapid change in tension in one or more lines.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2012Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Tait Towers Manufacturing, LLCInventor: Scott Fisher
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Patent number: 8768492Abstract: An automation and motion control system for theatrical objects, such as theatrical props, cameras, stunt persons, lighting, scenery, drapery or other similar types of devices or items, is provided to coordinate the movement of the objects on a large scale and/or to control the operation of the objects.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Tait Towers Manufacturing LLCInventor: Scott Fisher
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Publication number: 20140180439Abstract: An automation and motion control system for theatrical objects, such as theatrical props, cameras, stunt persons, lighting, scenery, drapery or other similar types of devices or items, is provided to coordinate the movement of the objects on a large scale and/or to control the operation of the objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: TAIT TOWERS MANUFACTURING, LLCInventor: Scott FISHER
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Publication number: 20140158959Abstract: A portable support platform system and method for assembling the system are provided. The portable support platform system includes a support platform configured to receive theatrical devices and an orientation member attached to the support platform. The orientation member includes an arcuate surface configured to receive a flexible member. The flexible member is fixably attached to the orientation member at one or more locations along the arcuate surface to permit orientation and movement of the support platform when the flexible members are deployed or retracted.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: TAIT TOWERS, INC.Inventors: Adam DAVIS, Tyler KICERA
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Patent number: 8727293Abstract: A video support structure for supporting video, a video display system, and a method of securing the support structure are disclosed. The video support structure includes a first support member, a second support member, a portion of the second support member being receivable by a surface or space formed by the first support member, a pinnable joint having an opening in each of the first support member and the second support member, the openings being alignable to receive one or more pins, and the one or more pins, the one or more pins being configured to secure the first support member to the second support member to form at least a portion of the video support structure.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2009Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Tait Towers Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Michael Tait, Adam Davis, James Fairorth
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Patent number: 8684854Abstract: A flying rig system includes a load guidance apparatus and at least two first positioning devices operatively connected to the load guidance apparatus to control the areal position of the load guidance apparatus within an upper portion of a working space. A second positioning device is operatively connected to the load guidance apparatus to permit selective vertical positioning of a load suspended from the load guidance apparatus substantially beneath the upper portion of the working space.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2011Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Tait Towers Manufacturing, LLCInventor: Scott Fisher
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Publication number: 20140026514Abstract: A portable structure including a plurality of beams having a first engagement feature and a plurality of junction devices having a second engagement feature. The first engagement features and corresponding second engagement features are rigidly engageable, the rigidly engaged engagement features defining a multi-point connection therebetween. The engagement features are manually actuatable and self-contained.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2012Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: TAIT TOWERS, INC.Inventors: Adam DAVIS, Tyler KICERA
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Publication number: 20130319796Abstract: A platform system for self-leveling a stage is provided and includes one or more module assemblies and one or more supports. Each module assembly includes one or more receiving members for engaging and removably securing the one or more supports. Each support includes an elongate portion, an extendible portion extendible from and lockingly engageable with the elongate portion, a base member removably attached to the extendible portion, and an actuator assembly secured to the elongate portion and in communication with the extendible portion. The actuator assembly is configured to rapidly extend and lockingly engage the extendible portion and the base member to provide self-leveling of each of the one or more module assemblies of the stage as the base member engages an underlying surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: TAIT TOWERS, INC.Inventor: Adam DAVIS
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Publication number: 20130266169Abstract: An audio performance system for use during an event including a shipping container containing at least a first electroacoustic device. A lifting device forms a first portion of the shipping container, the lifting device configured to movably secure the first electroacoustic device between a first position for transport of the container and a second position for the event. A second portion of the shipping container is configured to be manually removable. A third portion of the shipping container is configured to positionably secure a second electroacoustic device for the event.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2012Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: TAIT TOWERSInventors: Adam DAVIS, Tyler KICERA, Brock MEARIG
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Publication number: 20130266172Abstract: A suspended audio performance system including a first electroacoustic device and a first base structure secured to the first electroacoustic device. The first base structure is configured to be suspended between a first suspended position and a second suspended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2012Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: Tait TowersInventors: Brock MEARIG, Adam DAVIS, Tyler KICERA
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Publication number: 20130230378Abstract: A tensioning device for a winch assembly includes a pair of wheels operatively connected to a winch assembly and is configured to grippingly receive a cable extending therebetween from a rotatably movable drum configured to extend/retract the cable with respect to the winch assembly. The pair of wheels continuously maintains a predetermined tension to the cable extending between the pair of wheels and the drum during operation of the winch assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Tait Towers Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Scott FISHER, Nathan Hoover CROSS
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Patent number: 8525626Abstract: A magnetic coupling member, method, and system including a housing and a first arrangement of a plurality of magnets housed within the housing is disclosed. The first arrangement of magnets is selectively arranged and disposed to provide alignment and detachable engagement with a second arrangement of a plurality of magnets.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2009Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Tait Towers Manufacturing LLCInventors: Michael Tait, Adam Davis, James Fairorth
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Publication number: 20130200022Abstract: A support structure of the type used as a truss for entertainment productions is disclosed. The support structure includes a plurality of frame segments arranged to form a truss and an implement bracket attached to the truss, the implement bracket connecting an implement to the truss. The implement bracket deploys from a stowed position within a space defined by the truss through a window of the truss formed by truss frame segments to a working position outside the space defined by the truss.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2012Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: TAIT TOWERS, INC.Inventor: Adam DAVIS
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Patent number: D683053Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2012Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Tait Towers, Inc.Inventors: Adam Davis, James Fairorth, Michael Tait
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Patent number: D702670Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2011Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Tait Towers Manufacturing, LLCInventor: Adam Davis