Patents by Inventor George C. Schedivy

George C. Schedivy 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: 7590382
    Abstract: An entertainment system for a vehicle comprises a console section mounted on a surface in the vehicle, a media source layer including a media source mounted on the console section, and a screen section mounted on the media source layer, wherein the screen section includes a display and is capable of being mounted on the console section when the media source layer is removed from the console section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Audiovox Corporation
    Inventor: George C. Schedivy
  • Patent number: 7564479
    Abstract: A video display system for a vehicle includes a first video display for providing an image projection to a rearview mirror of the vehicle, and a second video display mounted behind the first video display. A camera can provide an image feed to the first video display, and the second video display can display media content such as DVD media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Audiovox Corporation
    Inventor: George C. Schedivy
  • Patent number: 7548413
    Abstract: A cover for a vehicle media device, wherein the media device comprises a console and a display attached to the console, comprises a first part having a first opening for receiving the console, and a second part coupled to the first part and covering a side of the display. The first part is coupled to the console using a snap-on mechanism or an adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Audiovox Corporation
    Inventors: George C. Schedivy, Jeff Macholz
  • Patent number: 7460187
    Abstract: A rail system for use in a vehicle comprises a rail mounted to an overhead portion of the vehicle, wherein the rail includes at least one track electrically connected to a vehicle power supply and at least one other track electrically connected to a media source, a support member removably mounted to the rail, and a console coupled to the support member, wherein the console is electrically connected to the at least one track for receiving power from the vehicle power supply and to the at least one other track for receiving data from the media source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Audiovox Corporation
    Inventor: George C. Schedivy
  • Patent number: 7440275
    Abstract: A portable video system comprises a video unit for facilitating play of a video medium, the player having a hinge, a display pivotally attached to the video player on the hinge, and a base unit secured to a substrate for selectively coupling a control panel of the video unit to the substrate, wherein the control panel can be selectively un-coupled from the base unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Audiovox Corporation
    Inventor: George C. Schedivy
  • Publication number: 20080191505
    Abstract: An entertainment system for a vehicle comprises a console section mounted on a surface in the vehicle, a media source layer including a media source mounted on the console section, and a screen section mounted on the media source layer, wherein the screen section includes a display and is capable of being mounted on the console section when the media source layer is removed from the console section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: George C. Schedivy
  • Patent number: 7354091
    Abstract: An entertainment system comprises a media source, and a housing for supporting the media source, wherein the housing is coupled to an inner portion of a seat of a vehicle, and the media source is capable of being selectively connected to and disconnected from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Audiovox Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick M. Lavelle, James R. Tranchina, George C. Schedivy
  • Patent number: 7333009
    Abstract: An overhead display for a vehicle that is capable of being moved along the guide bar in a vertical direction so that the display is not in a position to block the rear view is provided. The overhead display device for a vehicle may comprise a guide bar and a display coupled to the guide bar, wherein the display is capable of being moved along the guide bar in a vertical direction for locating the display at a selected position on the guide bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Audiovox Corporation
    Inventor: George C. Schedivy
  • Patent number: 7245274
    Abstract: A video system comprises a base unit coupled to an internal headrest support structure, wherein the base unit comprises a media player, and a display mounted in a door pivotally connected to the base unit by a hinge and in a closed position concealing the media player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Audiovox Corporation
    Inventor: George C. Schedivy
  • Patent number: 7219942
    Abstract: An overhead system for use in a vehicle, comprises a bracket mounted on at least two rails of a vehicle rail assembly, wherein the at least two rails are positioned on a headliner of the vehicle, and a console mounted to the bracket, wherein the console includes a front-side portion, a back-side portion, a left-side portion and a right-side portion, and a plurality of notches are positioned on the front-side and back-side portions for fitting around the at least two rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Audiovox Corporation
    Inventor: George C. Schedivy
  • Patent number: 7218360
    Abstract: A video system comprises at least one media player, at least one display, wherein the at least one display is capable of receiving a first video signal and a first audio signal corresponding to a first program from the at least one media player, an assembly housing for supporting the at least one media player and the at least one display, and a wireless transmitter on the at least one display for wirelessly transmitting at least one of the first video signal and the first audio signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Audiovox Corporation
    Inventor: George C. Schedivy
  • Patent number: 7149078
    Abstract: A video display system comprises a base portion, a first hinge coupled to the base portion, and an arm including a first end coupled to the first hinge, wherein the arm is movable about the first hinge. The video display system further comprises a second hinge coupled to a second end of the arm, and a display panel coupled to the second hinge, wherein the display is movable about the second hinge, the display panel comprising a display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Audiovox Corporation
    Inventor: George C. Schedivy
  • Patent number: 7050124
    Abstract: A video system comprises at least one media player, at least one display, wherein the at least one display is capable of receiving a first video signal and a first audio signal corresponding to a first program from the at least one media player, an assembly housing for supporting the at least one media player and the at least one display, and a wireless transmitter on the at least one display for wirelessly transmitting at least one of the first video signal and the first audio signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: George C. Schedivy
  • Patent number: 6961239
    Abstract: A portable video system comprises a video unit for facilitating play of a video medium, the player having a hinge, a display pivotally attached to the video player on the hinge, and a base unit secured to a substrate for selectively coupling a control panel of the video unit to the substrate, wherein the control panel can be selectively un-coupled from the base unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Audiovox Corporation
    Inventor: George C. Schedivy
  • Patent number: 6899365
    Abstract: An entertainment system comprises a media source, and a housing for supporting the media source, wherein the housing is coupled to an inner portion of a seat of a vehicle, and the media source is capable of being selectively connected to and disconnected from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Audiovox Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick M. Lavelle, George C. Schedivy
  • Publication number: 20040228622
    Abstract: A video system attachable to a docking station includes a display capable of displaying video data received from the docking station, and a media player, wherein the video system is capable of operating when removed from the docking station. The video system is capable of connecting to at least one of a battery and an adapter for a power supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Applicant: Audiovox Corporation
    Inventor: George C. Schedivy
  • Publication number: 20040227372
    Abstract: An entertainment system comprises a media source, and a housing for supporting the media source, wherein the housing is coupled to an inner portion of a seat of a vehicle, and the media source is capable of being selectively connected to and disconnected from the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventors: Patrick M. Lavelle, George C. Schedivy
  • Publication number: 20040227696
    Abstract: A video system comprises a base portion mounted in a vehicle seat headrest, and a door pivotally attached to the base portion, wherein the door includes a display and a media player mounted to the door. The media player may be one of a slot-type device and a clamshell-type device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Applicant: Audiovox Corporation
    Inventor: George C. Schedivy
  • Publication number: 20040227861
    Abstract: A video display system comprises a base portion, a first hinge coupled to the base portion, and an arm including a first end coupled to the first hinge, wherein the arm is movable about the first hinge. The video display system further comprises a second hinge coupled to a second end of the arm, and a display panel coupled to the second hinge, wherein the display is movable about the second hinge, the display panel comprising a display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventor: George C. Schedivy
  • Patent number: D512973
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: Audiovox Corporation
    Inventor: George C. Schedivy