Patents by Inventor Patrick M. Lavelle
Patrick M. Lavelle 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).
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Patent number: 10218934Abstract: A vehicle entertainment system includes a tablet unit and a cradle. The tablet unit includes a display and a touch screen input device disposed on a front surface, a first electrical connection, a first mounting mechanism, and a wireless receiver. The wireless receiver is configured to receive media data from a wireless network and the touch screen input device is configured to receive input from a user. The cradle is disposed in a headrest in a vehicle and includes a second electrical connection and a second mounting mechanism. The tablet unit is electrically connected to the cradle via the first and second electrical connections, and is physically coupled to the cradle via the first and second mounting mechanisms upon mounting the tablet unit to the cradle.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: James R. Tranchina, Patrick M. Lavelle, Raymond Ford
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Publication number: 20180215325Abstract: A mounting system includes a cradle disposed in a headrest in a vehicle, and a primary adapter. The cradle is shaped and dimensioned to receive the primary adapter. The primary adapter includes first to fourth lips forming a recess in the primary adapter. The recess is shaped and dimensioned to receive a first computing device or a secondary adapter. The first computing device, or a bezel of the secondary adapter, is substantially flush with an outer surface of the headrest upon mounting the first computing device or the secondary adapter to the primary adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: PATRICK M. LAVELLE, James R. Tranchina
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Patent number: 9987999Abstract: A vehicle entertainment system includes a cradle disposed in a headrest of a vehicle and having a slot, and a vehicle entertainment unit including a display and a locking mechanism. Upon placing the vehicle entertainment unit in the cradle, the locking mechanism is inserted into the slot to fixedly lock the vehicle entertainment unit in the cradle. Upon fixedly locking the vehicle entertainment unit in the cradle, a space aligned with the locking mechanism is disposed between a first side of the cradle and a first side of the vehicle entertainment unit. The space is shaped and dimensioned to receive a removal tool that contacts the locking mechanism through the space to disengage the locking mechanism from the slot.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2015Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: James R. Tranchina, Patrick M. Lavelle, Raymond Ford, Mike Morales
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Patent number: 9944236Abstract: A mounting system includes a cradle disposed in a headrest in a vehicle, and a primary adapter. The cradle is shaped and dimensioned to receive the primary adapter. The primary adapter includes first to fourth lips forming a recess in the primary adapter. The recess is shaped and dimensioned to receive a first computing device or a secondary adapter. The first computing device, or a bezel of the secondary adapter, is substantially flush with an outer surface of the headrest upon mounting the first computing device or the secondary adapter to the primary adapter.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2015Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Patrick M. Lavelle, James R. Tranchina
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Publication number: 20170324924Abstract: A vehicle entertainment system includes a tablet unit and a cradle. The tablet unit includes a display and a touch screen input device disposed on a front surface, a first electrical connection, a first mounting mechanism, and a wireless receiver. The wireless receiver is configured to receive media data from a wireless network and the touch screen input device is configured to receive input from a user. The cradle is disposed in a headrest in a vehicle and includes a second electrical connection and a second mounting mechanism. The tablet unit is electrically connected to the cradle via the first and second electrical connections, and is physically coupled to the cradle via the first and second mounting mechanisms upon mounting the tablet unit to the cradle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: JAMES R. TRANCHINA, PATRICK M. LAVELLE, RAYMOND FORD
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Patent number: 9723247Abstract: A vehicle entertainment system includes a tablet unit and a cradle. The tablet unit includes a display and a touch screen input device disposed on a front surface, a first electrical connection, a first mounting mechanism, and a wireless receiver. The wireless receiver is configured to receive media data from a wireless network and the touch screen input device is configured to receive input from a user. The cradle is disposed in a headrest in a vehicle and includes a second electrical connection and a second mounting mechanism. The tablet unit is electrically connected to the cradle via the first and second electrical connections, and is physically coupled to the cradle via the first and second mounting mechanisms upon mounting the tablet unit to the cradle.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2016Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: James R. Tranchina, Patrick M. Lavelle, Raymond Ford
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Publication number: 20160227155Abstract: A vehicle entertainment system includes a tablet unit and a cradle. The tablet unit includes a display and a touch screen input device disposed on a front surface, a first electrical connection, a first mounting mechanism, and a wireless receiver. The wireless receiver is configured to receive media data from a wireless network and the touch screen input device is configured to receive input from a user. The cradle is disposed in a headrest in a vehicle and includes a second electrical connection and a second mounting mechanism. The tablet unit is electrically connected to the cradle via the first and second electrical connections, and is physically coupled to the cradle via the first and second mounting mechanisms upon mounting the tablet unit to the cradle.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: JAMES R. TRANCHINA, PATRICK M. LAVELLE, RAYMOND FORD
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Publication number: 20160114736Abstract: A vehicle entertainment system includes a cradle disposed in a headrest of a vehicle and having a slot, and a vehicle entertainment unit including a display and a locking mechanism. Upon placing the vehicle entertainment unit in the cradle, the locking mechanism is inserted into the slot to fixedly lock the vehicle entertainment unit in the cradle. Upon fixedly locking the vehicle entertainment unit in the cradle, a space aligned with the locking mechanism is disposed between a first side of the cradle and a first side of the vehicle entertainment unit. The space is shaped and dimensioned to receive a removal tool that contacts the locking mechanism through the space to disengage the locking mechanism from the slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2015Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: James R. Tranchina, Patrick M. Lavelle, Raymond Ford, Mike Morales
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Patent number: 9310842Abstract: A vehicle entertainment system includes a tablet unit and a cradle. The tablet unit includes a display and a touch screen input device disposed on a front surface, a first electrical connection, a first mounting mechanism, and a wireless receiver. The wireless receiver is configured to receive media data from a wireless network and the touch screen input device is configured to receive input from a user. The cradle is disposed in a headrest in a vehicle and includes a second electrical connection and a second mounting mechanism. The tablet unit is electrically connected to the cradle via the first and second electrical connections, and is physically coupled to the cradle via the first and second mounting mechanisms upon mounting the tablet unit to the cradle.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2015Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: James R. Tranchina, Patrick M. Lavelle, Raymond Ford
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Publication number: 20150210225Abstract: A mounting system includes a cradle disposed in a headrest in a vehicle, and a primary adapter. The cradle is shaped and dimensioned to receive the primary adapter. The primary adapter includes first to fourth lips forming a recess in the primary adapter. The recess is shaped and dimensioned to receive a first computing device or a secondary adapter. The first computing device, or a bezel of the secondary adapter, is substantially flush with an outer surface of the headrest upon mounting the first computing device or the secondary adapter to the primary adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: Patrick M. Lavelle, JAMES R. TRANCHINA
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Publication number: 20150131226Abstract: A vehicle entertainment system includes a tablet unit and a cradle. The tablet unit includes a display and a touch screen input device disposed on a front surface, a first electrical connection, a first mounting mechanism, and a wireless receiver. The wireless receiver is configured to receive media data from a wireless network and the touch screen input device is configured to receive input from a user. The cradle is disposed in a headrest in a vehicle and includes a second electrical connection and a second mounting mechanism. The tablet unit is electrically connected to the cradle via the first and second electrical connections, and is physically coupled to the cradle via the first and second mounting mechanisms upon mounting the tablet unit to the cradle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2015Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: James R. TRANCHINA, Patrick M. LAVELLE, Raymond FORD
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Patent number: 9022469Abstract: A mounting system includes a cradle disposed in a headrest in a vehicle, and a primary adapter. The cradle is shaped and dimensioned to receive the primary adapter. The primary adapter includes first to fourth lips forming a recess in the primary adapter. The recess is shaped and dimensioned to receive a first computing device or a secondary adapter. The first computing device, or a bezel of the secondary adapter, is substantially flush with an outer surface of the headrest upon mounting the first computing device or the secondary adapter to the primary adapter.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2012Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Voxx International CorporationInventors: Patrick M. Lavelle, James R. Tranchina
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Patent number: 8953102Abstract: A vehicle entertainment system includes a tablet unit and a cradle. The tablet unit includes a display and a touch screen input device disposed on a front surface, a first electrical connection, a first mounting mechanism, and a wireless receiver. The wireless receiver is configured to receive media data from a wireless network and the touch screen input device is configured to receive input from a user. The cradle is disposed in a headrest in a vehicle and includes a second electrical connection and a second mounting mechanism. The tablet unit is electrically connected to the cradle via the first and second electrical connections, and is physically coupled to the cradle via the first and second mounting mechanisms upon mounting the tablet unit to the cradle.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2011Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Voxx International CorporationInventors: James R. Tranchina, Patrick M. Lavelle, Raymond Ford
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Publication number: 20130119727Abstract: A mounting system includes a cradle disposed in a headrest in a vehicle, and a primary adapter. The cradle is shaped and dimensioned to receive the primary adapter. The primary adapter includes first to fourth lips forming a recess in the primary adapter. The recess is shaped and dimensioned to receive a first computing device or a secondary adapter. The first computing device, or a bezel of the secondary adapter, is substantially flush with an outer surface of the headrest upon mounting the first computing device or the secondary adapter to the primary adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2012Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: VOXX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Patrick M. Lavelle, James R. Tranchina
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Publication number: 20120162891Abstract: A vehicle entertainment system includes a tablet unit and a cradle. The tablet unit includes a display and a touch screen input device disposed on a front surface, a first electrical connection, a first mounting mechanism, and a wireless receiver. The wireless receiver is configured to receive media data from a wireless network and the touch screen input device is configured to receive input from a user. The cradle is disposed in a headrest in a vehicle and includes a second electrical connection and a second mounting mechanism. The tablet unit is electrically connected to the cradle via the first and second electrical connections, and is physically coupled to the cradle via the first and second mounting mechanisms upon mounting the tablet unit to the cradle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventors: James R. Tranchina, Patrick M. Lavelle, Raymond Ford
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Patent number: 7839355Abstract: There is provided a display device for a vehicle having a seat. The display device includes an assembly housing adapted to mount at a rear portion of the seat. A receiver is adapted to receive at least one of video and audio signals from at least one external input device. At least one wireless transmitter operatively coupled to the receiver, is adapted to wirelessly transmit the audio signals to at least one wireless headphone set. The display device is adapted to reproduce the video signals. In some embodiments of the invention, the at least one wireless transmitter is adapted to transmit the audio signals based on Code-Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2004Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Audiovox CorporationInventors: Patrick M. Lavelle, Thomas C. Malone, James R. Tranchina
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Patent number: 7805050Abstract: A mobile video system comprising a video player having a hinge and a display pivotally attached on the hinge. The video player and the display are contained by a bag which is preferably suspended from and fastened to seats with adjustable straps for viewing by a user, the bag having extensible mesh side panels to facilitate air circulation around the video player and a flap cover that can be opened to access the display. The video player includes a display pivotally attached to a video player that can be flipped up and adjusted to a desired angle for viewing by the user and flipped down when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2005Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Audiovox CorporationInventors: Patrick M. Lavelle, Thomas C. Malone, George C. Schedivy, James R. Tranchina
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Patent number: 7667669Abstract: There is provided a display device for a vehicle having a seat. The display device includes an assembly housing adapted to mount at a rear portion of the seat. A receiver is adapted to receive at least one of video and audio signals from at least one external input device. At least one wireless transmitter operatively coupled to the receiver, is adapted to wirelessly transmit the audio signals to at least one wireless headphone set. The display device is adapted to reproduce the video signals. In some embodiments of the invention, the at least one wireless transmitter is adapted to transmit the audio signals based on Code-Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2004Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Audiovox CorporationInventors: Patrick M. Lavelle, Thomas C. Malone, James R. Tranchina
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Patent number: 7354091Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 20, 2004Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Audiovox CorporationInventors: Patrick M. Lavelle, James R. Tranchina, George C. Schedivy
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Patent number: 6975806Abstract: A mobile video system comprising a video player having a hinge and a display pivotally attached on the hinge. The video player and the display are contained by a bag which is preferably suspended from and fastened to seats with adjustable straps for viewing by a user, the bag having extensible mesh side panels to facilitate air circulation around the video player and a flap cover that can be opened to access the display. The video player includes a display pivotally attached to a video player that can be flipped up and adjusted to a desired angle for viewing by the user and flipped down when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2000Date of Patent: December 13, 2005Assignee: Audiovox CorporationInventors: Patrick M. Lavelle, Thomas C. Malone, George C. Schedevy, James R. Tranchina