Class 472/77 - Shifting scenery or curtain

Subclass of Class 472 - Amusement devices
Definition: Amusement device wherein the stage apparatus or setting
No. of patents: 23
Last issue date: 09/27/2011

Number	Title	Issue Date
8025582	System and method for automatically altering a theme associated with a room or similar space A system and 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 driv...	09/27/2011
7293762	Modular lift assembly A lift assembly having a drum rotatably mounted to a frame and linearly translatable with respect to the frame. A plurality of head blocks are connected to the frame along a helical mounting path, wherein linear translation of the drum during takeoff or take-up main...	11/13/2007
7264227	Self-climbing stage light support A self-climbing stage lighting system having a self-climbing apparatus and a light bar is disclosed. The self-climbing apparatus is hung from cables that extend approximately vertically from a fixed endpoint. The self-climbing apparatus includes an elongated support...	09/04/2007
7258325	Modular lift assembly A lift assembly having a drum rotatably mounted to a frame and linearly translatable with respect to the frame. A plurality of head blocks are connected to the frame along a helical mounting path, wherein linear translation of the drum during takeoff or take-up main...	08/21/2007
7243870	Portable studio hoist A portable studio hoist which can be positioned and secured in a studio pipe grid or other structural setting without the need for hard wired power supplies or fixed attachments. The portable studio hoist is designed to operate on standard single phase 120 volt powe...	07/17/2007
7007428	Vertical telescopic stage accessories device A device having multiple support members telescopically contained therein, with each member having a set of lights, a set of curtains and various compartments for numerous stage accessories and allows for quick change of the lights and curtains that are used for dif...	03/07/2006
6718696	Movable wall for stadium A convertible stadium includes an exhibition area, a seating area and an outer sidewall in which is defined in large opening, preferably located so as to provide favorable outdoor views to the occupants of the stadium. A movable wall member is advantageously positio...	04/13/2004
6547670	Stage element movement assembly A stage element movement assembly includes a first cable in a tunnel below the stage deck and extending in a first path in a first direction. A first dog is secured to the first cable for movement therewith in the tunnel, and an engagement member is engag...	04/15/2003
6074307	Set transformation effect An amusement attraction provides a set transformation effect. The audience watches a presentation in a viewing area. A moveable, open-bottomed flying set piece is located at a raised position above the viewing area. The flying set piece is hidden from the...	06/13/2000
6068556	Mobile scenery arrangement A mobile scenery arrangement is provided which is easy to assemble and dismantle, and which can easily be transported, stored and used with uniform curtains and a uniform set of back-drops for the same performance. The mobile scenery arrangement includes ...	05/30/2000
6004216	Mobile stage construction A mobile scenery arrangement is provided which is easy to assemble and dismantle, and which can easily be transported, stored and used with uniform curtains and a uniform set of back-drops for the same performance. The mobile scenery arrangement includes ...	12/21/1999
5920476	Computer controlled movement of stage effects and stage installation employing same Stage effects are moved by a computer which has stored data indicative of individual stage effects to be moved, their start and finish positions, the speed of movement, and timing and order of movement. The computer controls drive assemblies for moving th...	07/06/1999
5823884	Powered stage wagon There is described a powered stage wagon comprising a chassis; rolling support structure mounted on the chassis for engagement with a surface over which the stage wagon is to move; and first drive member mounted on the chassis and in engagement with the s...	10/20/1998
5711713	Modified theatrical counterweight apparatus A modified theatrical counterweight apparatus (10) in a double or single purchase counterweight system (12) consists of an improved counterweight arbor carriage (50), for holding a plurality of improved counterweights (56). The improved counterweights (56...	01/27/1998
5645488	Background screen for a stage A background screen in accordance with this invention creates an illusion of a predetermined background at the rear of an entertainment stage by using three-dimensional background elements and projected images. In one embodiment, a background element incl...	07/08/1997
5194047	Portable scene storing, setting, and rapid change assembly A portable assembly for storing, setting up, and rapidly changing elements of different theatrical scenes includes a pair of anchoring members respectively locatable at opposite ends of a stage area, and an elongated stationary track mountable solely at i...	03/16/1993
5115608	Panel support structure A support structure for mounting and rollably supporting stage backdrop panels and the like is disclosed. A base frame includes a plurality of caster mounting members, with each mounting member rotatable relative to the base frame about an individual moun...	05/26/1992
4962420	Entertainment video information system having a multiplane screen A video information system includes a screen (1) having at least two cells (2-5, 14-16) rotatable in at least one direction and forming a three-dimensional multi-plane screen system changeable in space. Information from at least one projector is fed to tw...	10/09/1990
4888892	Scenic variation systems Scenery subassemblies are rotated around arises of a polyhedron. As the subassemblies are rotated, the scenery above, beneath, and all around an observation point changes. The polyhedron an be an octahedron, cube, or tetrahedron....	12/26/1989
4764142	Portable stage structure and kit A children's portable stage structure embodying a changeable pictorial scene setting outer curtain, an inner closure curtain, and a canopy removably extending the stage structure outwardly of a supporting wall surface....	08/16/1988
4726503	Movable artist canvas A participartory device for producing artwork which includes a canvas or other suitable art medium mounted between a plurality of rotatable support posts which extend perpendicularly upward from a base. The rotation of one support post drives the canvas c...	02/23/1988
4662628	Device for maneuvering scenery This invention relates to a device for maneuvering scenery, particularly for stages of theaters and the like. The device includes at least two main rails mounted above the stage, running parallel with respect to each other and symmetrically with respect t...	05/05/1987
3986703	Movement of scenery in theaters and studios When a load is to be moved between preselected points along a path such that its weight aids movement in one direction and opposes it in the other (for example when scenery supported from a hoist is to be moved between "deads" in a theater or studio), the...	10/19/1976

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Class 472/77 - Shifting scenery or curtain