Industry Patents

Patent: 4512117

Modular Proscenium Theatre

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Patent Number: 4512117 
Title: Modular Proscenium Theatre 
Abstract: A modular proscenium theatre (20) is disclosed. Theatre (20) includes transverse truss beams (24) connected together by flat truss sections (26) supported on columns (22). Cantilevered members (28) support lights (30). A cross-over curtain (36) is hung from a traveler track (150). Side masking curtains (38) are adjustable longitudinally and rotatably. Other masking curtains and a cyclorama screen (40) may be provided. The framework, the lights and curtains are assembled near floor level and elevated with hoist motors (78) using pulleys (50) and cables (94). The entire theatre (20) may be assembled and disassembled with two people.  
Country of Issue: US 
First Named Inventor: Lange 
Assignee: Interlock Structures International 
Continuation or Divisional of:  
International Classification: E04H 3/10 
US Classification: 52/6 
Issue Date: 04-23-1985 
Filing Date: 08-06-1982 
Application : 405990 
Notes:  
Link to Patent at freepatentsonline.com: 4512117 at Freepatentsonline 
Link to World Patent Family1: World Patent Family at European Patent Office 
Link to Google Patents1: 4512117 at Google Patents 

 

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