Media lift

Abstract

A media lift that is configured for mounting in a storage chamber is provided. The media lift is comprised of a flat panel screen holder; the media lift being configured to move the flat panel screen holder between a stored position in the storage chamber and a viewing position outside the storage chamber. The media lift utilizes gas cylinders to elevate and lower the flat panel screen holder. The media lift can be formed in structures such as a footboard of a bed or a quilt rack. In addition, a bed having a footboard frame comprising the media lift is described. Speakers are mounted within the bed's structure to provide a surround sound system. The headboard of the bed has storage compartments for multimedia equipment. Furthermore, a desk unit comprising the media lift is described.

1 . A media lift operatively configured and arranged for mounting in a storage chamber and a flat panel screen holder, the media lift being configured to move the flat panel screen holder between a stored position in the storage chamber and a viewing position outside the storage chamber.  
     
     
         2 . The media lift of  claim 1  which utilizes gas springs to elevate and lower the flat panel screen holder.  
     
     
         3 . The media lift of  claim 1  which utilizes a combination of a scissors-type lift mechanism and gas cylinders to elevate and lower the flat panel screen holder.  
     
     
         4 . The media lift of  claim 1  which utilizes discharging and regenerating gas spring cylinders to elevate and lower the flat panel screen holder.  
     
     
         5 . A storage chamber comprising the media lift of  claim 1  wherein the chamber is formed into a structure selected from the group consisting of: a quilt rack, a book shelf, a footboard of a bed, a credenza, a deacon's bench, a desk, a nightstand, and a dresser.  
     
     
         6 . The media lift of  claim 1  that further comprises at least one mount for a speaker operatively configured to an audio system.  
     
     
         7 . A bed having a footboard frame comprising: 
 a storage chamber formed within the footboard frame;    a flat panel screen holder operatively configured to securely hold a flat panel screen; and    a media lift operatively coupled to a portion of the storage chamber and the flat panel screen holder, the media lift being configured to move the flat panel screen holder between a stored position in the storage chamber and a viewing position outside the storage chamber.    
     
     
         8 . The bed of  claim 7  wherein the flat panel screen holder comprises a flat panel screen mounted therein.  
     
     
         9 . The bed of  claim 8  wherein the flat panel screen holder comprises a television tuner mounted therein.  
     
     
         10 . The bed of  claim 7  wherein a computer system is arranged in a storage chamber configured in the headboard of the bed frame.  
     
     
         11 . The bed of  claim 7  further comprising an audio system with at least one speaker built into a structure of the bed.  
     
     
         12 . The bed of  claim 11  further comprising an audio system with one speaker within each post of the bed.  
     
     
         13 . The bed of  claim 7  wherein an electronic system is built into the bed.  
     
     
         14 . The bed of  claim 7  further comprising a remote gyro mouse and keyboard that are operatively configured to a receiving station mounted within a structure of the bed.  
     
     
         15 . The bed of  claim 7  wherein the footboard frame and storage chamber comprises a material selected from the group consisting of: oak solids and veneers, birch, maple, pine, rustic style log, and stainless steel.  
     
     
         16 . The bed of  claim 7  wherein the flat panel screen holder is supported within a bed type selected from the group consisting of: a daybed, four poster, pencil post, sleigh, futon and sofa, bunk, metal, and motion bed.  
     
     
         17 . The bed of  claim 7  wherein the flat panel screen holder is supported within a bed size selected from the group consisting of: a standard king, California king, queen, full, or twin bed.  
     
     
         18 . A desk unit comprising: 
 a body;    a flat panel screen holder operatively configured to securely hold a flat panel screen;    a media lift operatively coupled to a portion of the cavity and the flat panel screen holder, the media lift being configured to move the flat panel screen holder between a stored position in the cavity and a viewing position outside the cavity;    a shelf system operatively configured to the body, the shelf system configured to receive and store office paraphernalia and electronic equipment;    a door hingedly fixed to the body for selectively opening and closing the shelf system; and    a sliding drawer system operatively configured to the body, the drawer system configured to receive and store office paraphernalia and electronic equipment.