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Projection apparatuses and associated methods

US8270075B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 1, 2011
Grant dateSep 18, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49826
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Projection apparatuses and associated methods are provided. A representative apparatus includes: a support frame defining a projection area; a polymeric screen of sheet material sized and shaped to span at least a portion of the projection area; a retention member operative to contact the polymeric screen along an edge thereof; and a tensioning assembly operative to apply tension to the screen via the retention member, the tensioning assembly being operative to selectively reposition the retention member relative to the support frame.

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