US3085799A
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Theatrical procedure and stage setting therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-03-23
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Granted: 1963-04-16
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Expires: 1980-03-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alswang Ralph
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:06
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B15/00; G03B15/08; A; A63; A63J; A63J5/00; A63J5/02; A63J5/021
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
IN A THEATRICAL STAGE SETTING, A MOTION PICTURE SCREEN COMPRISING FRONT AND REAR LAYERS, THE FRONT LAYER BEING COMPOSED OF SCRIM AND THE REAR LAYER BEING COMPOSED OF HEAVIER BUT TRANSLUCENT MATERIAL, SAID REAR LAYER HAVING A HIGHLY LIGHT-REFLECTIVE FRONT FACE AND BEARING ON ITS REAR FACE A SET DESIGN COMPOSED OF TRANSLUCENT COATING MATERIAL, SAID DESIGN BEING INVISIBLE FROM THE FRONT EXCEPT WHEN THE REAR LAYER IS BACK LIGHTED, WHEREBY RAPID FADING OF A MOTION PICTURE PROJECTED ONTO SAID SCREEN FROM THE FRONT, COUPLED ON CUE WITH A RAPID ACCRETION OF BACK LIGHTING ONTO SAID SET DESIGN, AND VICE VERSA, CAN CREATE A DISSOLVE BETWEEN MOTION PICTURE AND LIVE STAGE; AND MEANS FOR RAPIDLY MOVING SAID REAR LAYER BETWEEN A FRONT POSITION CLOSELY BEHIND THE SCRIM AND A RETRACTED POSITION ADEQUATELY REARWARD TO ALLOW LIVE ACTION TO TAKE PLACE BETWEEN SAID LAYERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
IN A THEATRICAL STAGE SETTING, A MOTION PICTURE SCREEN COMPRISING FRONT AND REAR LAYERS, THE FRONT LAYER BEING COMPOSED OF SCRIM AND THE REAR LAYER BEING COMPOSED OF HEAVIER BUT TRANSLUCENT MATERIAL, SAID REAR LAYER HAVING A HIGHLY LIGHT-REFLECTIVE FRONT FACE AND BEARING ON ITS REAR FACE A SET DESIGN COMPOSED OF TRANSLUCENT COATING MATERIAL, SAID DESIGN BEING INVISIBLE FROM THE FRONT EXCEPT WHEN THE REAR LAYER IS BACK LIGHTED, WHEREBY RAPID FADING OF A MOTION PICTURE PROJECTED ONTO SAID SCREEN FROM THE FRONT, COUPLED ON CUE WITH A RAPID ACCRETION OF BACK LIGHTING ONTO SAID SET DESIGN, AND VICE VERSA, CAN CREATE A DISSOLVE BETWEEN MOTION PICTURE AND LIVE STAGE; AND MEANS FOR RAPIDLY MOVING SAID REAR LAYER BETWEEN A FRONT POSITION CLOSELY BEHIND THE SCRIM AND A RETRACTED POSITION ADEQUATELY REARWARD TO ALLOW LIVE ACTION TO TAKE PLACE BETWEEN SAID LAYERS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-15 | 1966-10-15 | 1967-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-15 | 1970-10-15 | 1971-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-15 | 1974-10-15 | 1975-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |