US3749810A
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Choreographic musical and/or luminescent appliance
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-23
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Granted: 1973-07-31
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Expires: 1992-02-23
Abstract
Abstract An assembly or apparatus unit which provides a choreographic musical appliance is so constructed and constituted as to permit and facilitate desired movements of the performer, which can be of a type or nature following choreographic and/or impressionistic patterns, to produce and provide therewith musical sounds, creations, and effects which may be accompanied by lighting effects or may have in interrupted or continuous sequence the musical effects with or without the visual influence. At least a single and usually a plurality of consoles and/or other electronically activatable elements are provided which produce on a preselected and determinable basis, the desired musical and tonal sounds and/or light effects as the performer moves about within the instrument. The hands, feet, and other parts of the body as moved and positioned by the performer actuate the sound and/or light producing devices of the instrument so that both audible and, if desired, luminescent effects are produced, separately and individually or in combination, in coordination and synchronization with the performer operating and moving about within the apparatus.
Inventors
- 👤 A Dow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:54
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10H; G10H1/00; G10H1/32; G10H1/34; A; A63; A63J; A63J17/00; G10H2220/00; G10H2220/155; G10H2220/341
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
An appliance for producing aesthetic and amusing effects in correlated correspondence with and influence of the choreographic behavior of a human performing operator operating and playing within the confines of said apparatus by which apparatus comprises: a cage-like framework having dimensions appropriate to physically accomodate in touching relationship for the body of said operator of said appliance to the extreme extensions that are possible in all given directions of the body of said operator when he is disposed and positioned in said cage-like framework in an upright position and willfully and voluntarily working and operating for purposeful amusement; and means incorporated in and integral with said cage-like framework that are so positioned as to be physically influencable and operable by body motions of said operator for actuating music-generating accessories capable of producing effects that can be physically sensed by observers thereof, said incorporated means being connected through panel facilities capable of and adapted to actuate upon effective contact musical soundproducing sources wherein said means for producing effects capable of being physically sensed are disposed and located in said cage-like framework of said appliance on more than a single interior surface thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
An appliance for producing aesthetic and amusing effects in correlated correspondence with and influence of the choreographic behavior of a human performing operator operating and playing within the confines of said apparatus by which apparatus comprises: a cage-like framework having dimensions appropriate to physically accomodate in touching relationship for the body of said operator of said appliance to the extreme extensions that are possible in all given directions of the body of said operator when he is disposed and positioned in said cage-like framework in an upright position and willfully and voluntarily working and operating for purposeful amusement; and means incorporated in and integral with said cage-like framework that are so positioned as to be physically influencable and operable by body motions of said operator for actuating music-generating accessories capable of producing effects that can be physically sensed by observers thereof, said incorporated means being connected through panel facilities capable of and adapted to actuate upon effective contact musical soundproducing sources wherein said means for producing effects capable of being physically sensed are disposed and located in said cage-like framework of said appliance on more than a single interior surface thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The appliance of claim 1 having said cage-like framework thereof configured in a generally cylindrical construction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The appliance of claim 1 wherein at least a portion of said means for producing said desired effects capable of being physically sensed are a plurality of devices for actuation of an associated electronic circuit which are of the type requiring actual physical contact for operation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
The display means apparatus of claim 1, and including: in addition thereto and in combination therewith; additiOnal light-generating and optical-effect-producing accessories capable of producing effects that can be visually sensed by observers thereof, said additionally incorporated means being connected through panel facilities capable of and adapted to actuate upon effective contact light-producing sources.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The appliance of claim 4 having said cage-like framework thereof configured in a generally cylindrical construction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The appliance of claim 4, wherein said means for producing effects capable of being optically sensed are means for electrically producing visual light production.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
56 words
The appliance of claim 4, wherein at least a portion of said means for producing said desired effects capable of being audibly and optically sensed are a plurality of capacitance-sensitive elements capable of being influenced for actuation of an associated electronic circuit by the capacity-influencing proximity of any portion of said operator performing within said appliance.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
An appliance in accordance with the appliance of claim 7, wherein said capacitance-sensitive elements have and are disposed in a generally linear geometric pattern.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
46 words
The appliance of claim 4, wherein at least a portion of said means for producing said desired effects capable of being physically sensed are a plurality of devices for actuation of an associated electronic circuit which are of the type requiring actual physical contact for operation.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
An appliance in accordance with the appliance of claim 4, wherein said means for producing effects capable of being physically sensed are disposed and located in said cage-like framework of said appliance on more than a single interior surface thereof.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-30 | 1977-01-29 | 1977-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-30 | 1981-01-29 | 1981-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-30 | 1985-01-29 | 1985-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |