US3839816A
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Adjustable puppet show stage
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-29
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Granted: 1974-10-08
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Expires: 1993-01-29
Abstract
Abstract A puppet show stage comprising a horizontal playing bar which is supported by two vertical supporting rails. The playing bar is adjustable in height and has an adjustable curtain attached to conceal the puppeteers. The stage has an additional curtain system comprising a top curtain and two side curtains going to the floor. The stage also contains a window shadelike shadow wall. The playing bar can also be adjusted lengthwise and when the vertical rails are in the form of hinges can be mounted across the intersection of two walls.
Inventors
- 👤 F Fischereder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:45
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63J; A63J19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A puppet show stage comprising a front wall, said front wall having a generally horizontal playing bar forming a lower stage board supported between two vertical supports, said bar being vertically adjustable in height above a floor capable of supporting a puppeteer, a first curtain attached to said bar and hanging vertically from said bar to conceal the area from the playing bar to said floor, said curtain being adjustable in length to correspond to the height of the playing bar.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A puppet show stage comprising a front wall, said front wall having a generally horizontal playing bar forming a lower stage board supported between two vertical supports, said bar being vertically adjustable in height above a floor capable of supporting a puppeteer, a first curtain attached to said bar and hanging vertically from said bar to conceal the area from the playing bar to said floor, said curtain being adjustable in length to correspond to the height of the playing bar.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
The puppet show stage of claim 1 further including an additional curtain system, said curtain system comprising three parts, a second curtain vertically displaced above said playing bar and across the length of said playing bar to form an upper stage board and two further curtains arranged on both sides of said playing bar and reaching the floor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The puppet show stage of claim 2 wherein said first curtain, which forms the upper stage board is detachable.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The puppet show stage of claim 2 wherein said additional curtain system is carried by a horizontal rail positioned at the top of the front wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The puppet show stage of claim 2 further comprising a window shade-type shadow show wall disposed behind said three-part curtain system and at equal height which, in pulled-out condition, can be attached with the lower edge to said play beam or to said supporting rails.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The puppet show stage of claim 2 wherein said playing bar is adjustable lengthwise.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The puppet show stage of claim 2 wherein said vertical supports are supporting rails capable of being attached to walls or upright supports.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The puppet show stage as defined in claim 7 wherein said supporting rails are pivotal about a longitudinal axis.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The puppet show stage of claim 7 wherein said additional curtain system is carried by a horizontal rail at the top of the stage.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The puppet show stage of claim 9 wherein said horizontal rail is attached to the ceiling of a room.
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) | 1977-10-07 | 1978-04-08 | 1978-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-07 | 1982-04-08 | 1982-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-07 | 1986-04-08 | 1986-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |