Industry Patents
Patent: 7762896
Method and Apparatus For Producing Optical Illusions
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| Patent Number: |
7762896 |
| Title: |
Method and Apparatus For Producing Optical Illusions |
| Abstract: |
A method and apparatus for use in connection with a theatrical stage
presentation for rendering an actor or object located on the stage
visible or invisible at will. The apparatus used to create the illusion
includes a strategically located, selectively transparent screen and a
large, generally vertically extending mirror. In carrying out the method
of the invention, the mirror is controllably moved across the stage at a
location intermediate a rear wall and the selectively transparent screen
from a first position out of sight of the audience to a second position
wherein the mirror is disposed between the rear wall and the selectively
transparent screen.
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| Country of Issue: |
US |
| First Named Inventor: |
Gaughan |
| Assignee: |
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| Continuation or Divisional of: |
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| International Classification: |
A63J 5/00 |
| US Classification: |
472/63 |
| Issue Date: |
07-27-2010 |
| Filing Date: |
12-14-2006 |
| Application : |
11/639470 |
| Notes: |
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| Link to Patent at freepatentsonline.com: |
7762896 at Freepatentsonline |
| Link to World Patent Family1: |
World Patent Family at European Patent Office |
| Link to Google Patents1: |
7762896 at Google Patents |
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