Patent ID: 7909421

Claim:
A variable-width base for supporting one of a variety of provided home theater displays of various widths, the base comprising: a first platform comprising a depth, a top surface and a bottom surface; a second platform mechanically coupled to the first platform, the second platform comprising a depth, a top surface and a bottom surface; a third platform mechanically coupled to each of the first platform and the second platform, the third platform comprising a depth, and a top surface; and a plurality of wheels for moving the base across a provided surface; wherein at least part of the bottom surface of the first platform and at least part of the bottom surface of the second platform each bear on at least part of the top surface of the third platform; whereby as the first platform and the second platform are moved away from each other, the width of the base increases and the top surface of the third platform is increasingly exposed; whereby as the first platform and the second platform are moved toward each other the width of the base decreases and the top surface of the third platform is decreasingly exposed; wherein the top surface of each platform is configured for supportive contact with the provided home theater display; wherein the depth of the third platform is substantially equal to the depth of the first platform and the second platform; wherein each platform comprises a respective front surface that extends below the bottom surface of the respective platform, thereby substantially blocking view to a space defined between the respective platform and a provided surface beneath the base; and wherein the plurality of wheels are coupled to the third platform.