| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 472057000 | ILLUSION OR STAGE DEVICE | 70 |
| 20090088262 | Machine or apparatus that enables a magician, illusionist, mentalist, performer, or psychic entertainer to "magically" bend coins for entertainment, a secret coin bending device or tool - A machine or apparatus that enables a magician, illusionist, mentalist, performer, or psychic entertainer, to “magically” bend coins for entertainment, a secret coin bending device or tool that looks like an ordinary writing or marking pen, made of stainless steel or titanium, a slot that receives a variety of coin sizes, and a pivoting joint, or hinge to create the bend in the coin. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20110151983 | Imaging Device, System and Method - An image projecting device for producing a physiological illusion in a viewing guest, the device having a housing with a transparent projection surface, a strobe light supported by the housing and configured to illuminate the transparent projection surface, an image located on the transparent projection surface, and a controller configured to activate and set duration of the strobe light at a predetermined time to produce a physiological illusion of the image in the viewing guest. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110263342 | REAL TIME CARD STUNT METHOD - The present invention relates to a novel method for performing a stadium card stunt. By utilizing a digital notice method and audience participating real time card stunts can be performed. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110306432 | Optical illusion apparatus - An optical illusion “magic” apparatus is provided, the apparatus comprises: a first spherical element situated within a second spherical element, each of said spherical elements having a circumference, the circumference of said first spherical element being from about 1% to about 99% smaller than the diameter of said second spherical element. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120046116 | PORTABLE COLLAPSIBLE MODULAR BACKGROUND SET AND METHOD OF USE - This embodiment provides for a portable, easily-assembled, modular background set that can be used in television studios, theatre stages, and tradeshow booths, to name a few, and for displays in other settings, such as retail stores, physician's offices, and the like, that is, wherever information needs to be displayed. According to this embodiment, an apparatus and method for providing said background set or display comprises a plurality of base structures; a plurality of outer and inner collapsible corrugated plasticboard sleeves; a plurality of supporting frames; a hanger system; an elastic cord stabilizing system; and a collapsible backdrop system. These components are assembled from a very compact, collapsed, disassembled state in a quick and easy manner, with no special tools, to create a professional set or display that can be used in a plurality of different venues. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120083347 | SPACE ORIENTATING MECHANISM WITH TWO TETRAHEDRONS AND EIGHT ARC-LINKS - This new invented mechanism is geometrically defined by two concentric tetrahedrons. Four motors are mounted onto the four vertexes of an outer tetrahedron frame. Four outer arc-links which are driven by these motors are pivotally connected with another four inner arc-links which are pivoted by four vertexes of an inner tetrahedron frame. This mechanism not only extends the range in pitch, roll and yaw three rotational DoF for enlarging the limits of Stewart 6-axis motion platform but also increases two translational DoF for improving the shortage of gimbals type multi-ring mechanism. This mechanism can simulate high maneuvering motion (ex. Barrel roll or fast spin) as high-speed vehicles (ex. fighter or roller coaster) can to stimulate passengers with virtual-but-real and shocked-but-exciting sensation. This mechanism will be chosen as a motion platform or a space orientating mechanism for a theme park game machine or a military fighter trainer. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20130005492 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROL OF A FLEXIBLE MATERIAL USING MAGNETISM - One embodiment may take the form of a flexible creation animated by magnets or electromagnets brought near the flexible creation. Iron particles blended with a flexible material of the flexible creation may interact with the magnetic fields generated by the magnets, causing the object or portions of the object to move toward or away from the controlling magnets, thereby animating the object. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130203512 | BIAXIAL SUSPENSION TYPE DYNAMIC SIMULATOR - A dynamic simulator includes a carrying platform, a movable platform, a load carrying seat, a first actuator pivotally coupled to carrying platform, and a second actuator pivotally coupled to movable platform, and an included angle is formed between the first actuator and the carrying platform, and an included angle is formed between the second actuator and the load carrying seat, and an included angle is formed between the second actuator and the first actuator, so as to simplify the dynamic simulator. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20140274428 | Multidirectional Sensory Array - Apparatuses and methods for enhancing the multisensory experience of the members of the audience at entertainment venues are disclosed. The inventions disclosed herein permit an audience member to receive sensory stimulation of the senses of sound, sight, smell, touch, or taste through multisensory entertainment modules positioned on a structure so that each audience member is within a maximum optimal distance from one or more multisensory entertainment modules. An object of the inventions is to provide each attendee at an entertainment event with a multisensory experience of similar quality to that of every other attendee. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150105166 | Attraction Facility - The present invention provides a novel type of attraction, where visitors can try out as participants of TV game shows. The attraction consists of a number of different sections, each of the said sections recreating the players' stage of a TV game show. Visitors of the attraction have an opportunity of visiting one after another the said sections and trying out at different game shows recreated there. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150105167 | SPECIAL EFFECT APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a special effect apparatus for virtually creating various disastrous situations in scenes of movies shown at 4D theaters, and more particularly, to a special effect apparatus which can maximize vividness and reality in scenes of movies by providing visual effects similar to actual scenes when the scenes of movies shows various disasters, fire, a volcano erupting, war, sparks, a flash of light, bomb terrorism, and the likes. The special effect apparatus includes: a smoke generator for generating smoke; and a porous plate which has a plurality of holes through which smoke passes, and which has a predetermined pattern formed by a plurality of the holes, wherein the smoke generated from the smoke generator is emitted through the porous plate, such that a smoke effect can be provided by creating smoke into a form that is suitable for a specific scene in a movie. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20160059145 | SPECIAL EFFECTS TECHNIQUES - A system in accordance with present embodiments includes a ground controller and an unmanned aerial vehicle including communications circuitry configured to transmit signals to and receive signals from the ground controller. The system may also include a vehicle controller configured to execute a flight plan and at least one special effects module. The system may also include a special effects module controller configured to cause the special effect to be activated in response to an activation signal from the ground controller. | 03-03-2016 |
| 472059000 | Person experiences illusion of being in motion (e.g., travel simulation, etc.) | 16 |
| 20090143153 | FLYING ARRANGEMENT - A flying arrangement, consisting of at least one flying unit that is able to start vertically and that can accommodate at least one person for flying freely within at least a hall, the boundaries of which prevent a flying unit from leaving the hall. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090149265 | Method and system for customizing a theme park experience - There is provided a method of customizing a theme park experience comprising designating a theme park experience motif, selecting customizable features associated with the designated motif, and assembling the designated motif and the selected customizable features into a custom virtual theme park experience suitable for adaptation as a customized theme park experience. In one embodiment, the method includes hosting the custom virtual theme park experience, rating the popularity of the custom virtual theme park experience among a community of users, and adapting the custom virtual theme park experience to a customized theme park experience. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20120258810 | LATERAL DYNAMIC SIMULATION DEVICE - A lateral dynamic simulation device includes a positioning platform ( | 10-11-2012 |
| 20130012328 | Aggressive Linear Acceleration System (A.L.A.S.) Motion Ride Method - The current application describes a motion ride method for producing a quick and powerful linear acceleration of a passenger vehicle within a confined space. This solves a current problem in fields of roller coasters, motion simulators, and similar thrill rides, of which there is a contending requisite of spatial and temporal resources that limits motion and simulator parameters. The method utilizes reduced operational time and motion paths with consequently reduced manufacturing, operational, and maintenance costs relative to roller coasters, motion simulators, and other similar thrills rides currently in use. This method is accomplished by an Aggressive Linear Acceleration System (A.L.A.S.) maneuver, which is defined as 1) moving a passenger vehicle ( | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130045811 | Motion Ride Method and Apparatus for Illusion of Teleportation - A method and apparatus for a motion ride for creating an illusion of teleportation on a multiple of passengers in a ride vehicle. Multiple embodiments of varying apparatus are presented for completing four steps of the method. Passengers observe motion of the passenger vehicle over several environments creating an anticipated location for a perceived final destination of the passenger vehicle following motion through an enclosing structure. The enclosing structure has motion distinct from motion of the passenger vehicle over a predetermined amount of time creating a separation between the actual final destination of the passenger vehicle and the perceived final destination anticipated by passengers. Revealing the actual final destination of the passenger vehicle to passengers creates the effect of the passenger vehicle appearing in a different and unanticipated location instantaneously. The effect can be used for complimenting a story-telling teleportation event of a motion ride. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20150352452 | MOVING SHOW DOOR - A ride attraction system utilizes a robotic actuation system to move a curved door of a curved enclosure wall between a first position and a second position via a compound trajectory. In the first position, the door is mated with the wall, and in the second position, the door leaves an opening in the wall. The door and the wall may both include display surfaces that enable images to be displayed to occupants of a ride moving toward the wall and through the opening. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20160096114 | ACTUATABLE MOTION BASE SYSTEM - A method in accordance with present embodiments includes receiving a signal that a vehicle is positioned on a motion base system; and actuating a plurality of motion bases of the motion base system to actuate independently of one another to cause the vehicle to roll, pitch, or heave. Actuating the plurality of motion bases includes providing a first signal to an electrical actuator associated with a first motion base; actuating a movable deck of the first motion base to move a first distance relative to its housing at a first time point; providing a second signal to an electrical actuator associated with a second motion base; and actuating a movable deck of the second motion base to move a second distance relative to its housing at the first time point. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160114252 | Suspended Amusement Ride System - Various embodiments of load carrying systems comprise a load supporting frame comprising three or more connection points and an associated set of lifts configured which define six separate triangles defining separate planes configured to brace against surge, sway and yaw with respect to a support frame, such as unintended or unwanted surge, sway and yaw, while allowing intended and/or desired surge, sway and yaw. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160115700 | Suspended Theater Ride System - Various embodiments of load carrying systems comprise a load supporting frame comprising three or more connection points and an associated set of lifts configured which define six separate triangles defining separate planes configured to brace against surge, sway and yaw with respect to a support frame, such as unintended or unwanted surge, sway and yaw, while allowing intended and/or desired surge, sway and yaw. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20220134246 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCORPORATING PNEUMATIC ROBOTIC SYSTEMS INTO STRUCTURES - A system may include a virtual reality system configured to present one or more virtual objects via an electronic display. The system may also include one or more inflatable objects that correspond to the one or more virtual objects, such that the one or more inflatable objects matches one or more shapes of the one or more virtual objects. The system may also include a processor configured to cause at least one of the one or more inflatable objects to inflate based on feedback from the virtual reality system. | 05-05-2022 |
| 472060000 | By use of video or projected picture | 6 |
| 20090075741 | Extreme sports vehicle stimulator trainer (E.S.V.S.T.) - Through the use of intelligently motor propelled rollers and other important features,
| 03-19-2009 |
| 20130079167 | Carnival Ride And Method For Operating the Carnival Ride - The invention relates to a carnival ride the comprises a passenger seat for receiving at least one person, a display device for displaying a film sequence and a robot with a control device and with a robotic arm to which the passenger seat can be fastened or is fastened. The film sequence comprises several successive images. The robotic arm comprises drives connected to the control device and comprises several members that can be moved relative to each other by the drives relative to axes. The control device is arranged for controlling the drives for a movement of the robotic arm so that the members have positions of the axes which positions are associated during the movement with the movement. Information about an association of at least several of the images of the film sequence with corresponding positions of the axes of the robotic arm is stored in the control device. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130274024 | ROADSIDE PERSONALIZED ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A roadside personalized entertainment system will be inside a building that may be positioned on major highways or Interstates, or other areas of high vehicular traffic. The system will provide short audio-visual entertainment for travelers while they remain in their vehicle. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20150018107 | Attraction for Amusement Rides Based on Motion Simulation - The present invention relates to an attraction for amusement rides based on motion simulation, including a support to be placed in front of a projection screen, a lifting arm that is rotatabely attached to the support, and a frame attached to one end of the lifting arm. The frame comprises one or more pivotable supporting arms having one or more rows of passenger seats mounted thereon. The invention includes a first drive for rotating the lifting arm with respect to the support to move the seats between a boarding position in which the seats are accessible for passengers and a viewing position in which the seats face the projection screen and means for moving the seats relative to the projection screen in the viewing position in accordance with a sequence of images displayed on the projection screen. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150065260 | ENTERTAINMENT RIDE - In order to provide an amusement ride having an enhanced experience factor, the amusement ride comprises a motion base, an audience platform mounted to the motion base, a plurality of seats, each accommodating at least one guest, supported on the audience platform, wherein the seats are arranged in at least one circular row, a 360° projection screen surrounding the audience platform, wherein the projection screen comprises a dome portion and a lower extension portion directly adjoining the dome portion, a plurality of projectors being arranged to project images on the entire projection screen. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150321107 | EXPERIENCE RIDE REPRESENTATION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REAL-SENSE MEDIA SERVICE BASED ON MULTI-VISION - Disclosed herein are an experience ride representation apparatus and method for a real-sense media service based on a multi-vision. An experience ride representation apparatus for a real-sense media service based on a multi-vision in which a motion of a user is reflected so as to move in a plurality of screen units depending on a first signal received from the user, a second signal is transmitted to the user based on real-sense media contents reproduced on the screen unit, and metaverse contents are provided to a plurality of users when the screen unit is shared by the plurality of users. | 11-12-2015 |
| 472061000 | Illusion caused by video, projected picture, or special light effect | 6 |
| 20100130296 | System and method for providing an augmented reality experience - There is provided a system comprising a venue including a mapped physical space; a venue management system configured to control real events occurring within the venue; a transporter designed to transport at least one occupant through the mapped physical space along a known path, the transporter configured to move through the mapped physical space under the control of the venue management system; an augmented reality experience server including a virtual venue generator in communication with the venue management system, the virtual venue generator for producing a virtual venue having a virtual representation of the mapped physical space including virtual events and real events occurring within the venue; the augmented reality experience server configured to provide the at least one occupant of the transporter with an augmented sensory perspective including a selective combination of the real events occurring in the venue and the virtual events produced by the virtual venue generator. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20110177871 | Levitating disk - Described is a levitating disk for performing illusions of levitation. The disk includes a disk-shaped housing, with a circuit board, microprocessor, and batteries encased within the housing. A series of LEDs are connected with the housing and are activated via a centrifugal force switch. The circuit board and batteries are positioned within the housing such that they distribute the weight evenly from a central axis toward the periphery of the housing. A micro-thread is included for attaching with the disk. Thus, in operation, a user can hang the disk with the micro-thread and spin the disk about the central axis to cause the lights to illuminate and cause the disk to appear as if it is levitating. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110281660 | COMBINATION FOR PASSING AN OBJECT THROUGH A THREE DIMENSIONAL TRUE COLOR IMAGE - The combination of a truly realistic three dimensional real image in color and a second device to produce a repetitive passage of a solid object through the real image creates the illusion of one solid body passing through another. A simple method of accomplishing this is to mount a clock with a pendulum over or under the image and allow a pendulum end to pass periodically through the real image. Other means such as a device running on a circular track could accomplish the same illusory effect. The pendulum end or the device can take various forms as can the real image. In principle the designs are not limited in size. The invention creates an exciting visual and illusory moment of a second object passing through an apparently solid object. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20130130813 | System and Method for Providing an Augmented Reality Experience - There is provided a system comprising a venue including a mapped physical space; a venue management system configured to control real events occurring within the venue; a transporter designed to transport at least one occupant through the mapped physical space along a known path, the transporter configured to move through the mapped physical space under the control of the venue management system; an augmented reality experience server including a virtual venue generator in communication with the venue management system, the virtual venue generator for producing a virtual venue having a virtual representation of the mapped physical space including virtual events and real events occurring within the venue; the augmented reality experience server configured to provide the at least one occupant of the transporter with an augmented sensory perspective including a selective combination of the real events occurring in the venue and the virtual events produced by the virtual venue generator. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130244801 | UNDERGROUND AND UNDERWATER AMUSEMENT ATTRACTIONS - The attraction systems include underground or underwater tunnels having a visitor transportation system with ride vehicles and multiple audio and video systems for providing an experience of three-dimensional (3D) or four-dimensional (4D) video installations. In addition, the attraction systems may have various special effects devices to enhance visitors' experiences. These underground or underwater tunnels may be built in cities, and especially, in historic city centers. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20160129365 | BACKGROUND IMAGERY FOR ENHANCED PEPPER'S GHOST ILLUSION - Systems and methods herein are directed to providing a visual effect background that may be added behind a transparent holographic projection screen (e.g., of a Pepper's Ghost Illusion system) that provides for greater scenic depth behind the holographic projection, regardless of the amount of actual physical space behind the transparent screen. The background, which may be used for projection-based holographic projections or video panel display projections, generally establishes an optical illusion of depth behind the holographic images (producing a depth perception or “perspective” that gives a greater appearance of depth or distance behind a holographic projection). | 05-12-2016 |
| 472062000 | Maze or labyrinth | 3 |
| 20130065700 | COMBINATION STRUCTURE FOR A LABYRINTH - A combination structure for a labyrinth includes plural labyrinth units, which are combined into various labyrinths, respectively composed of four frame rods, a reinforcing support bar and plural fixing members. The four frame rods have their ends butt jointed to form into a square, each frame rod is formed with two connecting ends respectively cut with a recess and provided with an insert hole and each having its wall bored with plural insert holes. The reinforcing support bar is obliquely set inside the four frame rods and formed with two connecting ends respectively bored with an insert hole and having two sides respectively cut with a lengthwise recess. The fixing members are inserted in the insert holes of the connecting ends of the four frame rods and of the reinforcing support bar for securing the four frame rods and the reinforcing support bar together to form a labyrinth unit. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20150024856 | Apparatus for Producing Reconfigurable Walls of Water - The present invention is directed to an apparatus for producing a water maze from walls of falling water that can be reconfigured to change the maze. In one embodiment, the apparatus is comprised of a plurality of spray bars that are each capable of producing a separate wall of falling water droplets and a plurality of water valves that are each associated with only one spray bar. The water valves can be used to define at least two different paths between the entrance and exit of the maze. The apparatus is also capable of being used to create interesting visual effects by projecting light/images on to multiple screens created by walls of falling water droplets. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150105168 | MIRROR MAZE WITH DYNAMIC ANIMATION FOR PROJECTION ONTO AN ARCH - The invention relates to a labyrinth of mirrors with elemental cells in the form of an equilateral triangle, each cell having at least one passage portal covered with opaque vinyl and at least one arch with a mirror forming a reflective obstacle. Each cell has a short-throw projector for projecting moving images with different designs or themes. The images are projected over the variable surface or contour of the passage portal which is covered with light opaque vinyl, the other two arches being covered with reflective vinyl or a mirror, as are the inner surfaces of the holding pillars or posts. The projection is defined by means of masks wherein the pixels outside the contour are covered in black or are rendered transparent, a technology called “projection mapping”. In each cell, there is at least one opaque arch and two reflectors. | 04-16-2015 |
| 472063000 | Illusion caused by mirror | 1 |
| 20120231893 | ILLUSION GENERATING SYSTEM - The system provides a tristable environment that effects reorientation of horizontal and vertical surfaces at a human scale. The system allows the engagement and disengagement of the effect via movement of the observer without loss of the intensity of the effect. The system also provides a combined vection/motion induced blindness environment at human scale with interactivity available to non-trained participants. | 09-13-2012 |
| 472064000 | Illusion caused by sound imitation or effect | 1 |
| 20090186710 | FLOORING SYSTEM - A floor system for simulating a natural environment, such as snow, is disclosed. The system includes a confinement member that holds an aggregate. The confinement member may be positioned between a pair of disturbing agent layers comprising meshes that contact the confinement member at a plurality of discrete points. Force applied to the floor system by a user walking across the system results in force being communicated to the confinement member through the disturbing agent layers through the plurality of discrete contact points. The force applied at each of the discrete contact points causes portions of the aggregate proximate to the contact points to shift, resulting in vibrations and sounds that simulate the sound and feel of walking on snow. Additional layers for support, durability, and comfort may also be included in the floor system. | 07-23-2009 |
| 472065000 | Illusion caused by visual imitation of event occurring in nature (e.g., rain, snow, fire, etc.) | 3 |
| 20090088263 | Electric Fires - The disclosure relates to simulated flame effect fires which include an apertured bed, such as a simulated fuel bed, a vapour generating means such as an ultrasonic transducer and means for providing a rising current of air to carry the vapour through the apertured bed. Light sources are provided below the fuel bed to provide localised illumination. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090093318 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GENERATING VORTEX - A device and method for generating a visible vortex for display or educational purposes. A container houses a two-phase fluidic system of a primary fluid, such as water, and a secondary fluid such as silicone fluid carrying a powder which has no affinity for the primary fluid. The two-phase fluidic system may be stirred using a stir bar or pump to generate the vortex. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20110250978 | ELECTRIC FIRES - The disclosure relates to simulated flame effect fires which include an apertured bed, such as a simulated fuel bed, a vapour generating means such as an ultrasonic transducer and means for providing a rising current of air to carry the vapour through the apertured bed. Light sources are provided below the fuel bed to provide localised illumination. | 10-13-2011 |
| 472066000 | Pyrotechnic display | 1 |
| 20100292017 | Flaming wallet and/or method of making the same - Certain example embodiments relate to flaming wallets, and methods of making the same, with such flaming wallets typically being used for magic tricks, illusions, jokes, and/or general fun. In certain example embodiments, a flame mechanism may be substantially completely concealed by “fake money.” The flame mechanism of certain example embodiments may include an igniter that produces a spark for causing flammable material applied to flame retardant material to combust, with the flame retardant material being inserted into respective recesses of one or more flame retardant material holders located between the inner surface of the flaming wallet and the rear surface of the fake money. In certain example embodiments, a magnet mechanism may facilitate the closing of the wallet and/or the extinguishing of the flames produced by the flaming wallet. Advantageously, the flaming wallet of certain example embodiments does not necessarily require hidden compartments or areas, or sleight of hand. | 11-18-2010 |
| 472068000 | Illusion caused by apparent levitation | 1 |
| 20120208650 | CONNECTION AND ILLUMINATION APPARATUS FOR A LEVITATING SYSTEM - A system and method of performing a mystical card flying illusion or ‘trick’ is provided. In accordance with the innovation, an invisible (or near invisible) levitation means (e.g., string, thread, etc.) can be used to create the illusion of a levitating and/or spinning playing card. The levitation means can be pre-attached or fixedly attached to an ear piece that is configured to fit over and behind a user's ear. Further, an illumination system can be provided in connection with the levitation illusion system. Moreover, spinning aides can be provided to assist a user in rotating or spinning a levitation item (e.g., card). | 08-16-2012 |
| 472069000 | Illusion caused by apparent penetration or severance | 1 |
| 20080207343 | Magic trick for enwrapping a solid ring in a solid chain - A magic trick for causing a solid ring to falsely penetrate through a flexible solid chain. A magician suspends a portion of the chain from a first hand, wherein the portion has a generally U-shape. The magician also holds the ring by a second hand to position the ring near the top of the portion. Then, the ring is released from the second hand and caused to rotate with respect to the portion so that the bottom tip of the portion loops around a portion of the ring and thereby a loop for hanging the ring from the chain is formed by a bottom part of the portion. The ring hanging from the chain makes an audience of the magic trick perceive a false impression that the solid ring has passed through the solid chain. | 08-28-2008 |
| 472070000 | Illusion caused by simulation of or attachment to human body part | 2 |
| 20130344971 | Prosthetic Appliance Transfer Kit and Method - A kit and method is disclosed to facilitate the transferring of a prosthetic appliance to the skin of a wearer. The kit includes first and second transfer portions, which may be provided in combined form. The first transfer portion includes a prosthetic appliance and a release film. The second transfer portion includes a transfer substrate, an adhesive layer and a release coat therebetween. The second transfer portion may include a seal layer disposed between the adhesive layer and the release coat. The kit may include a package portion which may non-adhesively restrain the other components so as to protect and display the prosthetic while enabling the package portion to be opened without causing damage to the remainder of the kit. A method for producing the kit is disclosed and involves the use of a cavity mold and respective retainer plate to produce the requisite transfer portions. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20160175621 | PROSTHETIC APPLIANCE KIT | 06-23-2016 |
| 472071000 | Illusion caused by apparent appearance or disappearance | 2 |
| 20110207540 | Conjurer's kit - A conjurer's kit ( | 08-25-2011 |
| 20130324271 | Motion Ride Method and Apparatus for Illusion of Teleportation - A method and apparatus for a motion ride that creates the illusion of teleportation on passengers in a passenger vehicle. This is accomplished in four steps of the method. Multiple embodiments of varying apparatus are presented for completing the four steps of the method. Passengers in the first step view a primary environment, in the second step passengers are surrounded by a secondary environment, in the third step passengers experience Galilean invariance by viewing the velocity of multiple of images of motion of the secondary environment being relative to the velocity of the passenger vehicle as selected from a group consisting of equal magnitude and same direction, equal magnitude and opposite direction, greater magnitude and same direction, greater magnitude and opposite direction, lesser magnitude and same direction, and lesser magnitude and opposite direction, and in the fourth step passengers again view the primary environment. | 12-05-2013 |
| 472075000 | Stage apparatus or setting | 21 |
| 20100203976 | STAGE - A demountable stage includes a substantially cylindrical central hub, which has a vertically extending central axis and is adapted to support a vertically extending pole, a plurality of radially outwardly extending support members mounted to the hub and a stage platform. The stage platform comprises a plurality of segments that are adapted to be supported on the support members. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20110319180 | PICTURE-SHOWING FACILITY INCLUDING SPECIAL EFFECT DEVICES - The present invention provides a picture-showing facility, including a plurality of special effect devices, motion seat assemblies, and a control unit capable of controlling the special effect devices and the motion seat assemblies. The special effect devices include a fog generation device and a fan, and further include at least one selected from a group consisting of a bubble generation device, a laser generation device, a strobe generation device, and a scent generation device. Further, the present invention provides a method of showing a picture in the picture-showing facility.
| 12-29-2011 |
| 20120277010 | RAPIDLY DEPLOYABLE PRIMARY STAGE UNIT - The present disclosure provides a primary stage unit configured for transport on a standard semi-truck trailer including a plurality of lateral supports that engage the ground and lift the primary stage unit off of the trailer, a pair of wheel units that engage the ground and move the primary stage unit to a desired location, a main stage floor that pivots from a substantially vertical stowed position to a substantially horizontal in-use position and moves vertically to a desired height, a roof assembly including a pair of support columns that extend telescopically from a stowed position to an in-use position, and a plurality of roof joists supporting a corresponding plurality of roof panels. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20140235362 | ENTERTAINMENT VENUE AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS/METHODS - An entertainment venue can include one or more theaters, including a toroidal or other immersive display screen (which immerses the audience in a contiguous projection surface), a moving stage, and an audience area. Audience seating in the theater faces outwardly in an “inverted-theater-in-the-round” arrangement. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140329609 | EFFECTIVE PRESENTATION SYSTEM - An effective expression unit positioned on the stages used in education, performance and rehabilitation centres having at least one sound broadcasting element that provides sound broadcasting. At least one odour emission element provides emission of desired odour to the stage and the surroundings. An image transfer element provides formation of an image visible from the stage. At least one lighting element provides formation of desired lighting on the stage. At least one sound recording element provides recording the sounds on the stage and the surroundings. At least one air-conditioning element provides air-conditioning of the air on the stage and the surroundings. A management element compiles data received from the sound recording element and provides automatic operation of the desired ones among the elements according to the sound data gathered, without human intervention, through the control element. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140357386 | System and Method for Integrating Digital Background with Stage Performance - Disclosed are systems and methods for expanding the apparent range of movement of actors during a stage performance, from a stage platform to a background display, or from a background display to a stage platform. The appearance of the live actors on the stage platform and images of the live actors on the background display is the same. Timing, location and movement of the live actors on the stage platform is integrated with images of the actors on the background display. The integration of the live actors and images appears to an audience that an actor has moved from stage platform to the background display, or from the background display to the stage platform. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20150087431 | CANOPY OR LIVING MAT FOR HIDING SUPPORT FEATURES ON A RIDE OR DISPLAY PLATFORM - An assembly adapted for visually disguising drive or support features of an amusement park ride or a display system using a drive to move a show element about a space. The assembly includes a platform and a drive mechanism for selectively moving a support member. The assembly also includes an object supported upon an end of the support member spaced apart from the drive mechanism, and the support member extends through a slot in the platform. The assembly also includes a canopy positioned between the supported object and a surface of the platform facing the supported object. The canopy blocks an observer from seeing the slot in the platform. The canopy includes a plurality of camouflaging elements positioned between the slot in the platform and the supported object, and the camouflaging elements are arranged in two or more layers. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150111654 | ENTERTAINMENT VENUE AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS/METHODS - An entertainment venue can include one or more theaters, including a toroidal or other immersive display screen (which immerses the audience in a contiguous projection surface), a moving stage, and an audience area. Audience seating in the theater faces outwardly in an “inverted-theater-in-the-round” arrangement. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150141162 | ROTATING PERFORMANCE STAGE - A theater area includes audience seating that faces outwardly in an “inverted-theater-in-the-round” arrangement towards a ring-shaped performance stage. The performance stage is designed to rotate around the audience area so that each section of the audience can see each part of the stage at different times. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150290552 | Individual Game Modules Collectively Unified Into A Composite Novel Word Game With Optional Gaim Variations And Word Threads And Interactive Player Formats - Novel games, aka, “Wordsmith Wars™”, playable by one or more participants are disclosed comprising individual game modules that have assigned value accruing to the module-winning player(s), as a unique “game platform.” Modules are selected preferably by a chance or random indicator mechanism, such as a chance wheel, cards, dice, spinning globe with indicia, balls that roll into indented platforms out of cages, tubes or boards with indicia, as in Bingo game apparatuses, et al. These modules are collectively arranged or sequenced into game segments before or during the game play with a predetermined content and duration. The modules are thusly unified into a unique, composite, single “Wordsmith Wars™” game, which further may have a common theme(s) associated within the game content modules. As well, letter(s) or word(s), and/or their correct word or phrase positions, in addition to points or money won, may also be won throughout play. These word and/or letter “threads,” which are strings or a series of letters or words, may be collected by the contestants or competitors, then strategically used to advantage in a climactic final round or closing game module that may also include a strategic letter and/or word bidding process. The game may be adapted into a typical physical stage TV show or any electronic formats that involve players watching or participating in the game through use of any of the broadcast mediums in which persons watch or play games. A board game is also a preferred embodiment of the invention. Television game shows, including interactive TV, and in other interactive communication media, such as over the internet or other communications networks such as desktop and computer pad format, smart phones and many other “connected” devices, such as having an “app” for home audiences to play along during live broadcasts, all part of what is commonly being called the “Cloud” and “Internet of Things” or IoT are potential mediums for formats that may support and distribute the game. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20160184731 | HAPTIC CONTROL SYSTEM - A haptic system for enhancing the operator interface of winches and other automated stage systems, in particular in a theater, using an input control device which is provided with resistance based on the load on the winch and on other factors. The system detects the condition or state of the load and generates a response that is imparted to the input control device to provide the user with a tactile feedback of that condition. | 06-30-2016 |
| 472076000 | Having rapid movement | 1 |
| 20160144290 | Apparatus and method for disc jockey acrobatic act - An apparatus and method for an interactive disc jockey acrobatic act is disclosed. Specifically, the invention has applications in the entertainment industry by combining acrobatic stunts with live musical performances capable of being influenced by the audience. | 05-26-2016 |
| 472077000 | Shifting scenery or curtain | 6 |
| 20110118038 | Universal Deck Track Dog with Replaceable Parts - A track dog with removable parts. Embodiments describe one or more of the following features. In one embodiment, the size of the receiver for the knife shaped piece can be variable. Another embodiment describes an improved technique of holding the cable that is run under the floor. Yet another embodiment describes a device where the cable attachment mechanism are set in a location that line up with the openings in the floor to allow tightening without opening the floor. Another aspect describes a special through hole so that cable can be run through the device, e.g., to connect to another track dog. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110224006 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY ALTERING A THEME ASSOCIATED WITH A ROOM OR SIMILAR SPACE - A method for changing a theme associated with a given space (e.g., restaurant). A wall system includes a wall panel having multiple themes depicted thereon or multiple wall panels each having a theme depicted thereon. Using a series of winches, chain drives, cables and pulleys or the like, the wall panels are moved to change the theme of the space. A ceiling system includes two ceiling panels movable via a series of winches, chain drives, cables and pulleys. Once separated the ceiling panels expose a theme different than that depicted while closed. Audio and/or visual cues may be provided to alert patrons to a theme change. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20120184385 | CHANNEL MEMBER, MODULAR FLOOR, AND METHOD OF POSITIONING AN OBJECT - A channel member, a modular floor structure, and a method capable of positioning an object on a substantially planar surface is disclosed. Movement of a movable band within an interior channel of the channel member permits movement of an object outside of the interior channel. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20130017894 | System and Method for Integrating Digital Background with Stage Performance - Disclosed are systems and methods for expanding the apparent range of movement of actors during a stage performance, from a stage platform to a background display, or from a background display to a stage platform. The appearance of the live actors on the stage platform and images of the live actors on the background display is the same. Timing, location and movement of the live actors on the stage platform is integrated with images of the actors on the background display. The integration of the live actors and images appears to an audience that an actor has moved from stage platform to the background display, or from the background display to the stage platform. | 01-17-2013 |
| 472078000 | Hoisting apparatus | 2 |
| 20100062866 | THEME PARK RIDE WITH RIDE-THROUGH SCREEN SYSTEM - A vehicle and screen assembly is provided for theme park rides to create a ride-through screen experience. The assembly includes a vehicle for carrying passengers that includes a top or roof assembly with first and second sets of magnetic elements on an exterior surface of the top assembly, with each of the sets having a like pole oriented outward from the exterior surface. A screen assembly is included with first and second planar screen segments that are pivotably mounted adjacent to each other so as to hang or be positioned in a plane that is transverse to a track traveled by the vehicle. The screen segments include magnetic elements with exposed poles that match the outward facing pole of the corresponding sets of magnetic elements on the vehicle. The screen segments magnetically levitate away from the top assembly when the vehicle passes through the screen assembly without touching the vehicle. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20140080615 | DRIVE UNIT FOR AT LEAST ONE TRACTION MEANS - A drive unit for at least one traction means, especially in stage machinery, with a winding drum comprising at least one take-up region, on (each of) which a traction means is received which can be wound up or unwound, characterised in that axially adjacent to the take-up region there is a cylindrical drive region disposed on the winding drum, on which is received a belt-shaped drive means that can be wound up or unwound and which can be wound up onto a drivable drive drum, generating a drive torque acting on the winding drum, or can be unwound from the drive drum, releasing the winding drum. | 03-20-2014 |
| 472080000 | Aerial suspension device | 1 |
| 20130109484 | SUSPENDED FLYING RIG SYSTEM | 05-02-2013 |
| 472081000 | Prop | 2 |
| 20130260904 | TRANSPARENT PERFORMANCE APPARATUS - A transparent performance apparatus allows a wide variety of acrobatic performances to be performed, while also providing an unobstructed view of a performer. The apparatus may comprise a circular transparent body having an opening therein. The body may be sized to accommodate at least the height of a performer such that the performer may position him or herself within the opening of the body. The transparency of the body allows an unobstructed view of the performer. An outer surface may be curved to allow the apparatus to be more easily moved on a stage or other surface. In addition, the inner surface formed by the opening may be curved to allow a performer to control the motion of the apparatus during a performance. | 10-03-2013 |
| 472084000 | Simulates animal | 1 |
| 20130023351 | LARGE-QUADRUPEDAL-ANIMAL COSTUME SUIT - A large-quadrupedal-animal costume suit modeled after a large quadrupedal animal, the costume suit having a head and mouth part, a neck part, a body part, a foreleg part, a hind leg part, and a tail part and being configured, as a whole, a skeletal member and a skin member covering the skeletal member, wherein the body part, the foreleg part, and the hind leg part communicate with each other to form a single hollow, the hollow has a size allowing a foreleg operator fitting in the foreleg part and a hind leg operator fitting in the hind leg part to fit in as standing upright. Frame-pack support members for the foreleg operator and the hind leg operator are installed in the hollow as being fixed to the skeletal member at the body part, and a frame pack for the foreleg operator and a frame pack for the hind leg operator are provided to the frame-pack support members so as to face each other. The large-quadrupedal-animal costume suit capable of making a realistic movement is provided. | 01-24-2013 |
