Class 472/64 - Illusion caused by sound imitation or effect

Subclass of Class 472 - Amusement devices
Definition: Amusement device wherein the device for creating an illusion
No. of patents: 25
Last issue date: 09/02/2008

Number	Title	Issue Date
7419436	Sound producing play apparatus An apparatus includes a support member, a moveable member supported by the support member, a user support mechanically associated with the moveable member, and a sound producing mechanism that produces sound as a result of movement of the moveable member between a f...	09/02/2008
6953401	Apparatus for producing a fire special effect In one embodiment, the present invention provides a device for producing a fire special effect that is suitable for applications in which the viewers of the simulated flame are able inspect the device from relatively close range and/or from a number of perspectives....	10/11/2005
6889466	Deer stomp simulator A device for imitating the sound of a footfall or stomp of an animal. The device includes a blunt for selectively striking the ground. The blunt can be engaged with a spring and an anchor. A cord can be attached to the spring to draw the blunt back from the ground. ...	05/10/2005
6443849	Recreation system with rain forest theme A recreation system resembling a jungle scene is provided with platform elements surrounded by and elevated by support members disguised to look like bamboo rods and tree branches with leaves. The support elements are generally made of pipe materials cove...	09/03/2002
6309683	Novelty candy holding device A novelty candy holding device including a housing to which a candy pop can be secured. The housing includes a bottom end cap which prevents a pliable putty-like material in the housing from drying out. The bottom end cap can be removed to expose the plia...	10/30/2001
5916030	Circulating water sound box A circulating water system is contained in a portable box. The water system includes a tray which carries the water from an overflow chamber and breaks up the water flow before dropping it onto a reservoir surface. Water dropping onto the reservoir surfac...	06/29/1999
5861798	Electrical noise generation circuits for use in conjunction with an electro-acoustic transducer to simulate the sound of burning wood sounds An electrical noise generation circuit for use in conjunction with an electro-acoustic transducer to simulate the sound of burning wood. A small loudspeaker enclosure accommodates a battery driven circuit in which a wideband electrical noise signal is pro...	01/19/1999
5807114	System for treating patients with anxiety disorders A virtual reality system provides effective exposure treatment for psychiatric patients suffering from a particular anxiety disorder. The system is characterized by a video screen disposed in front of the patient to display an image of a specific graphica...	09/15/1998
5775970	Toy animal adjustable leash with sound and light A toy leash with an adjustable harness, electronic sound and a light is attachable to one of a number of toy animals. Sound emanating from the toy leash and adjustable harness combination appears to be coming from the attached animal. Buckles and/or hook ...	07/07/1998
5774040	Fire sound simulator A new Fire Sound Simulator for simulating the hissing, popping and crackling sound of a fire includes a white noise generator for generating a white noise signal representative of a hissing sound, a ROM-based sound generator for generating a popping signa...	06/30/1998
5623878	Dynamic ride vehicle A dynamic ride vehicle for executing a sequence of distinct motion patterns and for providing unique ride experiences in an amusement park attraction or other environment includes a movable chassis and a body having a passenger seating area. A motion appa...	04/29/1997
5511978	Explosion simulator and system for generating audio and visual effects An explosion simulator generates bang, smoke and flash cues. Pressurized gas is released into a shock tube to generate a shock wave and, thereby produce the bang cue. The pressurized gas is released from a gas reservoir into the shock tube through a diaph...	04/30/1996
5509859	Leash with sound A novelty item for creating the illusion of an imaginary pet including a hollow, elongated leash with a handle at one end and a collar and harness adjacent the other end. Housed within the handle, which is hollow, is a battery power source and an integrat...	04/23/1996
5473990	Ride vehicle control system This disclosure provides to a ride vehicle for used in an amusement attraction. The ride vehicle mounts a structure upon a hydraulically-actuated motion base, so that the passenger holding structure may be articulated about one or more axes as the vehicle...	12/12/1995
5163447	Force-sensitive, sound-playing condom A force-sensitive sound-playing condom comprising: a condom body (10) having a distal end and a proximal end, and a miniature force-sensitive sound-playing unit (14) attached to the condom at its proximal end. The proximal end of the condom is made in the...	11/17/1992
5114154	Scorable shooting gallery amusement ridge with simulated laser weapons at multiple sitations A simulated laser weapon using a halogen bulb, parabolic reflecting mirror, bulb cap, rotating aperture, air jet, barrel, and shroud to produce a pulsed envelope of substantially parallel, non-coherent light rays simulating the discharge from a high energ...	05/19/1992
5099591	Fireplace sound simulator A fireplace-mountable sonic generator produces random noise pulses of varying amplitude imitative of the crackling of a fire, and is particularly suited to emplacement within fireplaces which simulate a log fire by passing burning illuminating gas over a ...	03/31/1992
4844447	Sound and visual display apparatus An apparatus for producing a sound and visual display has a generally upstanding tubular body having a circumferential wall defining a centrally located vertically extending longitudinal axis. A reservoir is formed in the lower part of the generally cylin...	07/04/1989
4799666	Amusement device having controlled explosive surfaces An amusement device comprises two ball members. One or both have a hard surface coated with a material that explodes when it impacts with another ball at the site of the impact. The coatings comprises by weight to the weight of the coating before applicat...	01/24/1989
4771344	System for enhancing audio and/or visual presentation A system for enhancing the perception of an audio and/or visual presentation by stimulating one or more persons experiencing the audio and/or visual presentation in response to events occurring during the presentation, the stimulation occurring in real ti...	09/13/1988
4764147	Toy frying pan A toy frying pan is disclosed for simulating a real frying pan in the process of frying bacon or the like. The frying pan has a noise maker comprising a roughened surface formed by outwardly extending filaments or the like on a movable member in rubbing e...	08/16/1988
4253657	Sounding device A sounding device with a shaft upon which is loosely attached and randomly spaced a plurality of discs. Located opposite the discs and securely attached to the shaft is a sphere shaped member which is used for gripping the shaft and limiting movement of t...	03/03/1981
4245403	Apparatus for displaying the detonating, light flash and smoke development of ammunition An apparatus for simulating the detonation, light flash and smoke development of ammunition, without the actual firing or impact of the real thing, is disclosed. A plurality of smoke and flash pyrotechnic charges contained in a replaceable support panel, ...	01/20/1981
4114080	Explosion simulating device An electro-mechanical device for simulating an explosion or report is disclosed. A capacitor is charged to a preselected voltage by a battery or a.c. source. A neon lamp indicates when the capacitor has been fully charged. One electrode of the capacitor i...	09/12/1978
4026544	Burning logs simulator A burning logs simulator comprises a burning logs replica illuminated internally and presenting to a front viewer or user the appearance of a pile of burning logs. Curtains of mechanically agitated flicker strips are located behind the front of the replic...	05/31/1977

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Class 472/64 - Illusion caused by sound imitation or effect