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Class 472/68 - Illusion caused by apparent levitation


Subclass of Class 472 - Amusement devices
Definition: Amusement device wherein the illusion created by the device
No. of patents: 16
Last issue date: 03/27/2012


NumberTitleIssue Date
8142295Levitating 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 ce...
03/27/2012
7156744Recirculating vertical wind tunnel skydiving simulator
A vertical wind tunnel flight simulator comprises a flight chamber wherein a flier may experience a freefall simulation. Airflow to support the flier is induced by fans connected above the flight chamber through a duct. A staging area having openings to the flight c...
01/02/2007
6592706Method of manufacturing a transparent object and an object obtained with method
Disclosed is a method by which a transparent object can be manufactured, in which transparent object an inclusion is arranged. A spherical object can be a substantially two-dimensional or three-dimensional object. The method includes the following steps, ...
07/15/2003
6511382Facility for playing
The present invention relates to a facility for playing which comprises a plurality of balloons (4) retained in a space defined by a partition member (2), and at least one air supply device (7) for causing air to flow within the space, wherein the partiti...
01/28/2003
6443848Levitation entertainment device
A levitation-entertainment device has a micro fiber (1) with an object end attached to a select small levitation object (2, 6, 7) placed removably on a levitation base (5) and a base end attached detachably to a base structure (14) that is situated for ma...
09/03/2002
6315672Free flight installation to artificial production of levitating wind
Apparatus is disclosed for the production of a levitational wind comprising a flight chamber defining a levitation area, a blower unit including a plurality of blowers connected in parallel so as to provide their combined flow to the air inlet of the flig...
11/13/2001
5531644Space game floater apparatus
A space game floater apparatus is disclosed, which can be utilized by any person for obtaining simulation experiment similar to space floating or enjoying various space games without need of any preliminary training. A dome-like floating space shell defines an...
07/02/1996
5409420Spectator failure trick involving suspension illusion
A magician's prop comprise a flat body having an elongate body portion extending along a central axis rearward from a head and elongate lateral portions extending laterally and forward from locations on respective opposite sides of the body portion behind...
04/25/1995
5354238Levitation apparatus
An apparatus for use in performing levitation type illusions in which the performer appears to be raised and moved about in apparent defiance of gravity. The performer is safely supported within a novel harness assembly which, in turn, is supported by a p...
10/11/1994
5318481Levitating apparatus
A propeller is mounted within a shroud to produce an upwardly moving air flow to levitate human beings. The user wears an air inflatable suit and a harness. A couch is disposed just outside the shroud to support the user in prone position. A jib crane is ...
06/07/1994
5297352Decorative glass body
A decorative glass body for viewing objects that are disposed on the base surface of the decorative glass body but seem to be floating inside the glass....
03/29/1994
4949485Continuously flowing display device having a plurality of visual effects
A display device for creating an illusion of a continuous flow of fluid to a receptacle having a limited fluid containing capacity is adapted to produce a wide variety of, and multiplicity of, different visual effects. The device includes a manifold mount...
08/21/1990
4938728Magnet actuated floating rung novelty ladder
The present invention relates to an improved novelty device resembling a ladder. The device includes a base having rung guides located thereon. Spaced between the rung guides and above the base are a plurality of rungs having magnets located in the ends o...
07/03/1990
4527351Levitated ball toy
A child's toy having two parts, a tube part for directing a stream of air and a light ball which can be supported by the stream of air. The tube has a mouthpiece at one end with a cup at the other end. The cup has a slightly more concave curvature than th...
07/09/1985
4244566Levitation device
This invention relates to theatrical illusion apparatus in general, and more specifically to an apparatus for performing a levitation illusion. The apparatus includes an improved body support frame which enhances the illusion that the suspended object or ...
01/13/1981
 
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