Video viewing system for a vehicle

Claim 2

A video viewing system for use in relation with a vehicle having a power supply means, comprising: power connection means engaged to said vehicle power supply means and functioning to provide power in a predetermined format, said power connection means having an inverter for converting current from said supply means into a first voltage alternating current and an alarm for sounding when the first voltage drops below a predetermined minimum voltage level; source means for providing at least one video output signal, said source means being operatively connected to said power means, said source means being selected from the group consisting of a TV antenna and tuner, an electromagnetic storage device player, an optical storage device player, and a laser disc player; projector means for receiving said at least one video output signal from said source means and converting said video output signal into video images, said projector means being operatively connected to said power means; a screen for providing a viewing area for said video images, said screen being disposed in cooperation with said projection means such that said video images are projected onto said screen; and said screen and said projector means being removably attached to said vehicle.

Claim 3

A video viewing system as recited in claim 1 wherein said source means also provides at least one audio output signal.

Claim 4

A video viewing system as recited in claim 2 further including an audio means for receiving said at least one audio output signal and converting said audio output signal into audible sound; said audio means being operatively connected to said power means.

Claim 5

A video viewing system as recited in claim 1 wherein said power means provides 110 volt alternating current.

Claim 6

A video viewing system as recited in claim 1 wherein said inverter further includes an automatic shut off which is activated when the voltage from the supply means drops below said predetermined minimum voltage level.

Claim 7

A video viewing system as recited in claim 1 wherein said electromagnetic storage device player is a VCR.

Claim 8

A video viewing system as recited in claim 1 wherein said electromagnetic storage device player is a camcorder.

Claim 9

A video viewing system as recited in claim 1 wherein said antennae is a satellite dish.

Claim 10

A video viewing system as recited in claim 1 wherein said projection means is mounted to the roof of said vehicle.

Claim 11

A video viewing system as recited in claim 1 wherein said projector means is fastened to a rearview mirror within said vehicle.

Claim 12

A video viewing system as recited in claim 1 wherein said projector means is affixed to the windshield of said vehicle by a suction cup mounting; said suction cup mounting further including a swivel head.

Claim 13

A video viewing system as recited in claim 1 wherein said vehicle further includes a roof rack; said projector means being mounted upon said roof rack.

Claim 14

A video viewing system as recited in claim 1 wherein said projector means fastened to a spring loaded rod; said spring loaded rod being disposed generally vertically inside said vehicle.

Claim 15

A video viewing system as recited in claim 10 wherein said vehicle further includes a flexible stand affixed to the floor thereof; said projector means being removably attached to said flexible stand.

Claim 16

A video viewing system as recited in claim 1 wherein said screen is generally rectangular in shape.

Claim 17

A video viewing system as recited in claim 1 wherein said screen is attached to said vehicle by a suction cup mounting.

Claim 18

A view viewing system as recited in claim 16 whereby said suction cup mounting further includes at least one tiedown for stabilizing said screen.

Claim 19

A video viewing system as recited in claim 1 wherein said vehicle further includes a roof rack; said roof rack having at least one extension arm, said screen being removably attached to said extension arm.

Claim 20

A video viewing system as recited in claim 1 wherein said screen is foldable or collapsible for ease of storage.

Claim 21

A video viewing system as recited in claim 1 wherein said screen is positionable between a first position and a second position, said first position being furled about a core, said second position being unfurled and maintained in a generally vertical disposition.

Claim 22

A video viewing system as recited in claim 1 wherein said screen is unfurled automatically via an electric motor.

Claim 23

A video viewing system comprising: a vehicle; a video projector means being engaged to said vehicle; a source means being engaged to said vehicle, said source means being selected from the group consisting of an electromagnetic storage device player, an optical storage device player, and a laser disc player; a generally rectangular screen providing a viewing area; and fastening means for removably attaching said screen to said vehicle, said fastening means having a suction cup mounting.

Claim 24

A video viewing system comprising: a vehicle; a video projector means being engaged to said vehicle; a source means being engaged to said vehicle, said source means being selected from the group consisting of an electromagnetic storage device player, an optical storage device player, and a laser disc player; a generally rectangular screen providing a viewing area; and fastening means for removably attaching said screen to said vehicle, said fastening means having a suction cup mounting.

Claim 25

A video viewing system as recited in claim 22 wherein said suction cup mounting further includes a swivel head member.

Claim 26

A video viewing system as recited in claim 22 wherein said vehicle further includes a roof rack; said fastening means including an extension arm that is attached to said roof rack; said screen being mounted upon said extension arm.

Claim 27

A video viewing system for use in relation with a vehicle having a power supply means, comprising: power connection means engaged to said vehicle power supply means and functioning to provide power in a predetermined format, said power connection means having an alarm for sounding when a voltage from said supply means drops below a predetermined minimum voltage level; source means for providing at least one video output signal, said source means being operatively connected to said power means, said source means being selected from the group consisting of an electromagnetic storage device player, an optical storage device player, and a laser disc player; projector means for receiving said at least one video output signal from said source means and converting said video output signal into video images, said projector means being operatively connected to said power means; viewing means for providing a viewing area for said video images, said viewing means being positionable at an extremity of a vehicle for cooperation with said projection means such that said video images are projected onto said viewing means; and fastening means for removably connecting said viewing means to said vehicle, said fastening means being selectably removable from said vehicle. a video projector means being engaged to said vehicle; a source means being engaged to said vehicle; a generally rectangular screen providing a viewing area; and fastening means for removably attaching said screen to said vehicle.

Claim 28

A video viewing system for use in relation with a vehicle having a power supply means, comprising: power connection means engaged to said vehicle power supply means and functioning to provide power in a predetermined format, said power connection means having an alarm for sounding when a voltage from said supply means drops below a predetermined minimum voltage level; source means for providing at least one video output signal, said source means being operatively connected to said power means, said source means being selected from the group consisting of an electromagnetic storage device player, an optical storage device player, and a laser disc player; projector means for receiving said at least one video output signal from said source means and converting said video output signal into video images, said projector means being operatively connected to said power means; viewing means for providing a viewing area for said video images, said viewing means being positionable at an extremity of a vehicle for cooperation with said projection means such that said video images are projected onto said viewing means; and fastening means for removably connecting said viewing means to said vehicle, said fastening means being selectably removable from said vehicle. a video projector means being engaged to said vehicle; a source means being engaged to said vehicle; a generally rectangular screen providing a viewing area; and fastening means for removably attaching said screen to said vehicle.