Method and apparatus for quick change of events associated with a multi-use amphitheater/sports complex

• US 20080163560A1
• Filed: 07/23/2007
• Published: 07/10/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 01/08/2007
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Gordon E. Churchward
• Original Assignee: Gordon E. Churchward
• Inventors: Churchward, Gordon E.
• Application Number:
  US11/880,490
• Publication Number:
  US 20080163560A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 52/10
• CPC Class Codes: E04H 3/12 Tribunes, grandstands or terraces for spectators
• CPC Class Codes: E04H 3/22 Theatres; Concert halls; Studios for broadcasting, cinematography, television or similar purposes

Abstract

Herein described is a multi-use amphitheater/sports complex that greatly increases profits, as the timeframe for breakdown/setup has been substantially reduced. Furthermore, a novel seating arrangement is provided including a bulletproof glass floor that allows for viewing there through. Also, the events and all associated instructions for rapid interchange are calculated and controlled by a computer. Thus, many different types of shows, sports events, etc., can be rapidly interchanged resulting in the capability of scheduling many more events than previously attainable.

Claims

1. An amphitheater/sports complex comprising in combination:

a vertical telescopic stage;

a main lift;

a center lift;

at least a first storage area;

at least a second storage area;

at least one exit path;

various activity floors; and

a computer;

said amphitheater/sports complex having an above ground portion, an intermediate portion, a below ground portion and an underground portion, said vertical telescopic stage being adjustably positioned above said main lift, said main lift is adjustably operatively inline with said center lift and said intermediate portion, said center lift is adjustably operatively inline with said at least a first storage area, said main lift is adjustably operatively inline with said at least a second storage area, each said storage area removably slidably contains said various activity floors, at least one said storage area is in open communication with said exit path, said main lift and said center lift are operable independently or in combination, said center lift when operated independently functions to slidably receive thereon one of said various activity floors from said at least a first storage area then vertically transport one of said various activity floors into proper position inline with said intermediate portion beneath said vertical telescopic stage, said main lift when operated independently or in combination with said center lift functions to slidably receive thereon one of said various activity floors from said at least a second storage area then vertically transport one of said various activity floors into proper position inline with said intermediate portion beneath said vertical telescopic stage and said computer is interconnected to a display board that is viewable by personnel.

2. The amphitheater/sports complex of claim 1 further includes a maintenance/fabrication facility.

3. The amphitheater/sports complex of claim 1 wherein said above ground portion further includes bleachers, entrances, exits, broadcast box and restroom facilities.

4. The amphitheater/sports complex of claim 1 wherein said above ground portion further includes a seating arrangement that is formed from skyboxes, skyboxes are made from clear high-impact material that allow viewing there through, whereby providing increased seating and complete use of the internal upper space of said complex.

5. The amphitheater/sports complex of claims 1 &

4 wherein said complex is a dome and said seating arrangement within said dome includes mega suits and penthouse(s) that are accessible by stairs/elevators.

6. The amphitheater/sports complex of claim 1 wherein said computer is programmed having all pertinent information including scheduling of events, sequence of events, estimated time for changing from one event to another, exact location of said various activity floors and instructions for said personnel for interchanging said various activity floors.

7. The amphitheater/sports complex of claim 1 wherein each said storage area comprising:

a support structure having adjustable horizontal support rails therein for support of said various activity floors thereon and each one of said various activity floors being slidably removable from within said support structure.

8. The amphitheater/sports complex of claim 7 wherein said horizontal support rails support at least one pod thereon and said at least one pod being slidably removable from within said support structure.

9. The amphitheater/sports complex of claim 8 wherein said at least one pod contains prearranged accessories necessary and associated with a specified event.

10. The amphitheater/sports complex of claim 1 wherein said various activity floors include each being either, an ice rink, a basketball court, a wood activity floor, a grass activity floor, a multipurpose activity floor, a dirt activity floor, a tennis court, or a pool.

11. Method steps for converting a first activity floor associated with a first event into a second activity floor associated with a second event comprising the steps of:

a. personnel are informed as to the specific location of said second activity floor;

b. personnel are informed to retrieve said second activity floor;

c. personnel are informed to inspect said first activity floor which is located on a main lift, if said first activity floor is damaged then transport said first activity floor to a maintenance/fabrication facility;

if said first activity floor is not damaged then transport said first activity floor to a storage area for later use; and

;

d. personnel are instructed to transport/install said second activity floor to said main lift and prepare for said second event.