Ted Scott Thacker

US Patent:

20060191180, Aug 31, 2006

Filed:

Feb 25, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/067166

Inventors:

Ron Williams - Seal Beach CA, US
Ted Thacker - Signal Hill CA, US

International Classification:

G09F 21/04

US Classification:

040591000

Abstract:

A video display for a pick-up truck tailgate is disclosed, wherein a video screen is adapted for mounting in a truck bed for rearwardly facing projection of video images such as advertising, promotional video, entertainment, warning or cautionary information, and the like. The display is mounted using a pair of vertical brackets that support the video screen at the rear edge of the truck bed at the tailgate location. A power converter in the truck cabin produces AC power from the truck's DC battery that can be used to power the display. Using a plug and socket arrangement, the video screen may be releasably connected to a cross-beam type brace spanning the truck bed to fix the screen in the designated position, allowing for viewing from behind the vehicle.