Systems and methods use a computer vision camera to determine where bridles and other rigging items are positioned and provide that information to a control system. This information is used to place the elements of the rigging system before each live performance.
A computer vision camera sensor apparatus for motorized winches capable of monitoring multiple conditions relating to the cable and drum and a processing system capable of analyzing the camera sensor output to identify multiple conditions relating to the winch cable and drum and initiate appropriate control signals to the winch to protect the equipment and loads supported by the hoist.
B66D 1/26 - Rope, cable, or chain winding mechanismsCapstans having several drums or barrels
G05B 19/4155 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by programme execution, i.e. part programme or machine function execution, e.g. selection of a programme
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Downloadable graphic user interface software for automation systems; downloadable embedded operations control software for automation systems; downloadable software, namely software that links together the numerous systems found in venues and locations hosting live experience and entertainment content Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring graphic user interface software for automation systems; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring embedded operations control software for automation systems; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software that links together the numerous systems found in venues and locations hosting live experience and entertainment content
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Downloadable graphic user interface software for automation systems; downloadable embedded operations control software for automation systems; downloadable software, namely software that links together the numerous systems found in venues and locations hosting live experience and entertainment content Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring graphic user interface software for automation systems; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring embedded operations control software for automation systems; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software that links together the numerous systems found in venues and locations hosting live experience and entertainment content
5.
Connection system for suspended loads for ride systems
A connector system, ride system and method for connecting and supporting a suspended load. The system includes a suspended carrier having a first connector part and a suspended load support, arranged and disposed to support a suspended load, the suspended load support having a second connector part. A first magnetic coupler is affixed to the suspended carrier and a second magnetic coupler is affixed to the suspended load support. The first magnetic coupler includes a first arrangement of magnets and the second magnetic coupler includes a second arrangement of magnets. The first arrangement of magnets is selectively arranged and disposed to provide alignment and detachable engagement to the magnets of the second arrangement of magnets. The first connector part and the second connector part releasably engage to connect the suspended carrier to the suspended load support and permit transmission of motion, power, signal and at least one utility from the suspended carrier to the suspended load support.
An automated damping system including a damping device arranged and disposed to provide variable resistance to a load. The variable resistance provides resistance values corresponding to a displacement position of the damping device. The system includes a damping profile generator that calculates a damping profile and a sensor is arranged and disposed to measure one or more damping affecting properties. The sensor provides the one or more damping affecting properties to the damping profile generator. The damping profile provides the variable resistance based upon the one or more damping affecting properties of the load.
A63G 31/14 - Amusement arrangements with moving substructures with planes mounted on springsAmusement arrangements with moving substructures with movable planes
F16F 9/50 - Special means providing automatic damping adjustment
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
A63G 31/16 - Amusement arrangements creating illusions of travel
F16F 9/02 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only
7.
Theater having a modular auditorium and method for assembling a theater
A method for assembling a theater and a theater. The method includes assembling a modular auditorium on a surface within a building structure by providing a plurality of nominal inventory portions. Each nominal inventory portions includes a prefabricated base portion, and a prefabricated tier section for assembly to the base portion. The prefabricated base portion is positioned on a ground surface of a public performance space. The prefabricated tier section is fastened to the prefabricated base portion to form a self supporting structure that does not require lateral support from a building structure other than the ground surface.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
19 - Non-metallic building materials
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Stages for live performances and events comprised primarily of metal, namely, portable stages composed of primarily metal materials and stages for musical performance composed of primarily metal materials; Metal structural trusses suspended aerially above a stage for use in live performances and events Elevating apparatus, namely, elevating work platforms, lifting work platforms, and power-operated hoists, for use in live performances and events Video screen displays and large screen display (LCD) screens for live performances and events; Recorded and downloadable software and computer hardware for use in controlling automation, motion, and lighting in connection with live performances and events Lighting devices for live performances and events, namely stage lighting apparatus Stages for live performances and events comprised primarily of non-metal materials, namely, stage surfaces composed primarily of non-metal materials in particular non-metal flooring materials Custom construction of stages, scenery, and sets for live performances and events; installation and break down of stages, scenery, and sets for live performances and events; deconstruction of stages, scenery, and sets for live performances and events Custom manufacture of stages, scenery, and sets for live performances and events; Rental of stage control equipment, namely, power distributors being power adaptation equipment that utilizes power from a power generator or from the live performance or event venues Rental of stages, stage sets, stage scenery, stage props, and stage control equipment namely, LED drivers being lighting equipment, for use in live performances and events; Rental of hoisting and elevating equipment for use in live performances and events Custom design of stages, sets, scenery, and lighting for live performances and events; Design services for the design of models and props for motion pictures and live performances and events; Rental of stage control equipment, namely, computer hardware being controllers, consoles, drivers, computers, safety controllers, and motor controllers for use in live performances and events
10.
Modular auditorium and method for assembling a modular auditorium
A method for assembling a modular auditorium and modular auditorium. The method includes providing a plurality of nominal inventory portions. Each nominal inventory portions includes a prefabricated base portion, and a prefabricated tier section for assembly to the base portion. The prefabricated base portion is positioned on a ground surface of a public performance space. The prefabricated tier section is fastened to the prefabricated base portion to form a self supporting modular auditorium structure that does not require lateral support from a building structure other than the ground surface.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Technical engineering services, namely, engineering for theme parks, businesses, education and entertainment centers, hotels, resorts and other entertainment complexes and recreational facilities; technical engineering services, namely, design for others in the field of computer software and engineer design services for facility modernization, health and safety technology, games, toys, animation, storyboards, lighting, special effects, audio, video and scenic design; technical engineering and design services, namely, engineer design services in the field of entertainment show control systems
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Electronic products, parts, and components for theme parks, hobbyist, industries, education and entertainment centers, hotels, resorts and other entertainment complexes and recreational facilities, namely, interactive computer kiosk systems comprised primarily of computers, computer hardware, computer peripherals, and computer touchscreens for taking the temperature of humans; Electronic products, parts, and components to be sold online and relating to robotics, games, animation, lighting, special effects, audio, video and show controls, namely, interactive computer kiosk systems comprised primarily of computers, computer hardware, computer peripherals, and computer touchscreens for taking the temperature of human
There is provided a lifting fixture securable to a lifting machine adapted for lifting/manipulating corresponding tier sections for assembly/disassembly of a modular auditorium including a plurality of tubes connected to a first fixture portion and a second fixture portion, the plurality of tubes adapted to be selectively secured to the lifting machine, the first fixture portion and the second fixture portion including a plurality of lifting interfaces adapted to interface with corresponding lifting interfaces of the corresponding tier sections.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Downloadable graphic user interface software for automation systems; downloadable embedded operations control software for automation systems; Computer hardware, namely, Machinery control hardware for automation systems, motion control hardware for automation systems, Safety supervisory and control hardware for automation systems for use in live entertainment venues, kinetic architecture, and television and motion picture production; digital and analog input/output hardware for automation systems for use in live entertainment venues, kinetic architecture, and television and motion picture production; Protocol communication and translation hardware for automation systems for use in live entertainment venues, kinetic architecture, and television and motion picture production
15.
Ribbon trainable around a take-up device and a system deploying such a ribbon
A ribbon for an arrangement via which electrical power can be supplied to a load via a suspension member, such as a band or cable, while movement of the load occurs via deliberate winding up of the band or cable onto the drum or sheave or unwinding of the band or cable from the drum or sheave. The ribbon includes an electrical lead portion having one or a plurality of individual electrical leads and a sheath portion. The sheath portion and the electrical lead portion are moveable with respect to each other.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
Goods & Services
Stages for live performances and events comprised primarily of metal; Metal trusses for use in live performances and events Elevating apparatus, namely, elevating or lifing work platforms, and power-operated hoists, for use in live performances and events
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Video displays and large screen display (LCD) screens for live performances and events; Recorded and downloadable software and computer hardware to control automation, motion, and lighting in connection with live performances and events
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Custom design of stages, scenery, sets, and lighting for live performances and events; Design services for the design of models and props for motion pictures and live performances and events
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Custom manufacture of stages, scenery, and sets for live performances and events Custom construction of stages, scenery, and sets for live performances and events; installation and break down of stages, scenery, and sets for live performances and events; deconstruction of stages, scenery, and sets for live performances and events
There is provided a modular auditorium including a base portion and a plurality of tier sections assembled to the base portion. Each tier section includes a longitudinal beam, and a first floor portion and a second floor portion cantilevered from opposed regions of the longitudinal beam.
There is provided a coordinated view-display device, a system for creating a three-dimensional display, and a process of creating a three-dimensional display. The display device includes a rotatable portion and a plurality of light-emitting elements connected to the rotatable portion. Rotation of the rotatable portion rotates the light-emitting elements and displays a sequence of images corresponding with segmented image data as an illusion of a continuous three-dimensional image. The system includes an array arranged and disposed to gather segmented image data and a display arranged and disposed to display a sequence of images corresponding with the segmented image data. The displaying forms an illusion of a continuous three-dimensional image. The process includes gathering segmented image data and displaying a sequence of images corresponding with the segmented image data. The displaying forms may provide an illusion of a continuous three-dimensional image.
H04N 13/393 - Volumetric displays, i.e. systems where the image is built up from picture elements distributed through a volume the volume being generated by a moving, e.g. vibrating or rotating, surface
There is provided a modular auditorium including a base portion and a plurality of tier sections assembled to the base portion. Each tier section includes a longitudinal beam, and a first floor portion and a second floor portion cantilevered from opposed regions of the longitudinal beam.
There is provided to a path following arrangement having a catenary structure and a method for operating such an arrangement. The path following arrangement permits a ride participant or a passenger to traverse tracts of land having a relatively wide range of scenic variety in that the path of travel can include linear portions and non-linear (change of direction) portions.
There is provided a coordinated view-display device, a system for creating a three-dimensional display, and a process of creating a three-dimensional display. The display device includes a rotatable portion and a plurality of light-emitting elements connected to the rotatable portion. Rotation of the rotatable portion rotates the light-emitting elements and displays a sequence of images corresponding with segmented image data as an illusion of a continuous three-dimensional image. The system includes an array arranged and disposed to gather segmented image data and a display arranged and disposed to display a sequence of images corresponding with the segmented image data. The displaying forms an illusion of a continuous three-dimensional image. The process includes gathering segmented image data and displaying a sequence of images corresponding with the segmented image data. The displaying forms may provide an illusion of a continuous three-dimensional image.
The present invention relates to a method for positioning audience members at locations for viewing an event occurring at an event portion at which a live actor makes a presentation and/or a display is shown. Additionally, the present invention relates to an arrangement having a first venue tray, the first venue tray having a close range event portion at which a live actor can make a presentation and/or a display can be shown and a home row seating section, a second venue tray, the second venue tray having a downrange seating section, a first periphery event portion at which a live actor can make a presentation and/or a display can be shown, and a second periphery event portion.
A system that comprises a winch apparatus for manipulating loads associated with public performances, such as performances involving performers and staging equipment, and in which one or more ribbons are deployed each of which is windable around, and unwindable from, a drum, a spool, or other take-up device. Also included is a ribbon for an arrangement via which electrical power can be supplied to a load via a suspension member, such as a band or cable, while movement of the load occurs via deliberate winding up of the band or cable onto the drum or sheave or unwinding of the band or cable from the drum or sheave. The ribbon includes an electrical lead portion having one or a plurality of individual electrical leads and a sheath portion. The sheath portion and the electrical lead portion are moveable with respect to each other.
A ride system including a ride vehicle, the ride vehicle being operable to support a ride patron having a display arrangement for displaying a viewing script to the ride patron during a ride event during which the ride vehicle travels along an event path located within a volume.
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Winches, capstans, cable-winding devices and parts thereof, chain drives; flexible members including metal wire, ropes, cords, cables, and other windable materials; winding machines and parts thereof; machinery for winding and unwinding flexible members including metal wire, ropes, cords, cables, and other windable materials and parts thereof Electrical controlling devices; automation controls; electronic control systems for machines; automation systems comprising winches, chain drives, capstans, cable-winding devices, cables, ropes, cords, and other controlled devices; electric installations for moving and controlling kinetic architecture displays, mobiles, signs, and other structures having movable features; electric control devices for kinetic architecture displays, mobiles, signs, and other structures having movable features; input devices for moving and controlling kinetic architecture displays, mobiles, signs, and other structures having movable features; devices for providing electrical and/or control inputs to kinetic architecture displays, mobiles, signs, and other structures having movable features; apparatus and instruments for conveying, distributing, transforming, storing, regulating or controlling electric current
A suspended flying rig system includes a plurality of cables attached to a load support releasably securing a load. In response to retraction and/or deployment of at least one of the plurality of cables, motion is provided generally within a three-dimensional working space to the load support. The motion includes at least six degrees of freedom.
An automation and motion control system for the entertainment industry is used to dynamically respond to random or unknown inputs as well as known inputs and to coordinate the movement and operation of the objects, such as theatrical props, cameras, stunt persons, lighting, scenery, drapery, kinetic art sculptures, moving displays or other similar types of devices or items, on a large scale.
An automation and motion control system for the entertainment industry is used to dynamically respond to random or unknown inputs as well as known inputs and to coordinate the movement and operation of the objects, such as theatrical props, cameras, stunt persons, lighting, scenery, drapery, kinetic art sculptures, moving displays or other similar types of devices or items, on a large scale.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
35.
Flying platform with visually transparent flexible support members
A suspended flying system having a load suspended by a plurality of flexible support members. The plurality of flexible support members are attached to a first rotational element attached to the load and a second rotational element attached to a support. The system also includes a motor operably connected to the first rotational element providing sufficient motion to the plurality of flexible support members to render the flexible support members visually transparent, the load being movable within a space. A method for suspending a load from visually transparent flexible support members is also disclosed.
F16M 13/00 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
E04H 3/26 - Revolving stagesStages able to be lowered
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
A63J 5/12 - Apparatus for raising or lowering persons
An automation and motion control system for theatrical objects, such as theatrical props, cameras, stunt persons, lighting, scenery, drapery or other similar types of devices or items, is provided to coordinate the movement of the objects on a large scale and/or to control the operation of the objects.
G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
G05B 19/18 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form
H02P 1/54 - Arrangements for starting electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting dynamo-electric motors or dynamo-electric converters for starting two or more dynamo-electric motors
H02P 5/00 - Arrangements specially adapted for regulating or controlling the speed or torque of two or more electric motors
H02P 5/46 - Arrangements specially adapted for regulating or controlling the speed or torque of two or more electric motors for speed regulation of two or more dynamo-electric motors in relation to one another
A63J 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
G05B 19/05 - Programmable logic controllers, e.g. simulating logic interconnections of signals according to ladder diagrams or function charts
An inflatable display device is provided. The inflatable display device includes an inflatable support device, and a plurality of illumination sources, each of the illumination sources secured to the inflatable support device. The illumination sources are arranged in a preconfigured pattern on the inflatable support device, the preconfigured pattern resulting in the appearance of a continuous display. Another inflatable display device includes a cast silicon material, and a plurality of illumination sources, the illumination sources positioned within the cast silicon material. The cast silicon material forms an inflatable structure having a predetermined three dimensional configuration. Another inflatable display device includes an inflatable support device, a plurality of illumination sources, each of the illumination sources secured to the inflatable support device, and a control system coupled to the illumination sources. The control system coordinates operation of the plurality of illumination sources to form the appearance of a continuous display.
A63G 31/12 - Amusement arrangements with moving substructures with inflatable and movable substructures
G09G 5/36 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators characterised by the display of individual graphic patterns using a bit-mapped memory
F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
F21V 3/02 - GlobesBowlsCover glasses characterised by the shape
A visually evident connection system for a plug-in power/data cable including a power/data cable connector securable to a power/data cable. The connector is configured to be received by a power/data receptacle having an illumination region. In response to an interconnection between the connector and the receptacle, the connector is configured to provide visual evidence of the interconnection by illumination of a component other than the illumination region of the receptacle. The source of illumination of the component is provided by the illumination region of the receptacle.
A universal translator for an automation and motion control system enables components from different manufacturers to communicate with each other and be controlled by the automation and motion control system. The universal translator can remove unnecessary information from the component to enhance operation of the automation and motion control system.
An automation and motion control system controls a plurality of theatrical objects. The automation and control system includes a data network, an operator console, remote station, input/output devices and external system; an emergency stop (e-stop) system; a machinery piece; and a control system. The control system includes industrial protocols and software interfaces. The control system generates a digital video graphics file from an original video image file and converts the digital video graphics file to a grayscale digital file. The control system transmits the grayscale digital file to a visual profile generator and a movement control device, receives the grayscale pixel maps from the grayscale conversion module; and generates a visual profile by the visual profile generator. The visual profile is a format compatible with a motion automation and control system.
An emergency stop system for an automation and motion control system enables an operator to connect a portable, handheld control device to the automation and motion control device anywhere in the system and provide a "stop" command to the emergency stop system.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
A63J 1/02 - SceneryCurtainsOther decorationsMeans for moving same
Provided is a winch apparatus including two exchangeable and interchangeable gears connecting a motor to a drum, the drum being operative to extend and retract a flexible line. By exchanging and interchanging the gears to effect a change in the ratio of the diameters of the first gear to the second gear, the torque and the linear speed of the flexible line are adjustable, permitting the same winch apparatus to move heavier loads at lower speeds, or lighter loads at higher speeds.
B66D 3/20 - Power-operated hoists with driving motor, e.g. electric motor, and drum or barrel contained in a common housing
B66D 1/38 - Guiding, or otherwise ensuring winding in an orderly manner, of ropes, cables, or chains by means of guides movable relative to drum or barrel
43.
Flying platform with visually transparent flexible support members
A suspended flying system having a load suspended by a plurality of flexible support members. The plurality of flexible support members are attached to a first rotational element attached to the load and a second rotational element attached to a support. The system also includes a motor operably connected to the first rotational element provides sufficient motion to the plurality of flexible support members to render the flexible support members visually transparent, the load being movable within a space. A method for suspending a load from visually transparent flexible support members is also disclosed.
A suspended visually flying system (100) having a load (102) suspended by a plurality of flexible support members (108). The plurality of flexible support members (108) are attached to a first rotational element (109) attached to the load (102) and a second rotational element (105) attached to a support (108). The system also includes a motor (107) operably connected to the first rotational element (109) which provides sufficient motion to the plurality of flexible support members (108) to render these visually transparent, the load (102) being movable within a space. A method for suspending a load (102) from visually transparent flexible support members (108) is also disclosed.
A trolley system for the entertainment industry can receive power and control signals wirelessly. The trolley system can be wirelessly powered by an inductive power transfer system that is associated with the support member the trolley travels along. The trolley system can use a leaky feeder system for the wireless exchange of data, information and control instructions with an automation and motion and control system. The trolley can include additional components, e.g., a winch, that also receive power and control signals wirelessly.
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
B60L 15/40 - Adaptation of control equipment on vehicle for remote actuation from a stationary place
B60L 11/00 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle (B60L 8/00, B60L 13/00 take precedence;arrangements or mounting of prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines for mutual or common propulsion B60K 6/20)
B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
An automation and motion control system for theatrical objects, such as theatrical props, cameras, stunt persons, lighting, scenery, drapery or other similar types of devices or items, is provided to coordinate the movement of the objects on a large scale and/or to control the operation of the objects.
G05B 19/18 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form
A63J 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
G05B 19/4061 - Avoiding collision or forbidden zones
A63J 1/02 - SceneryCurtainsOther decorationsMeans for moving same
G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
G05B 19/05 - Programmable logic controllers, e.g. simulating logic interconnections of signals according to ladder diagrams or function charts
A visual display includes a plurality of display panels. Each of the display panels is secured to a common support device and independently movable relative to an axis associated with the common support device. The display panels are positionable in a first position.
G09F 19/02 - Advertising or display means not otherwise provided for incorporating moving display members
H05K 7/02 - Arrangements of circuit components or wiring on supporting structure
F21V 21/00 - Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devicesHand grips
H05K 13/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing or adjusting assemblages of electric components
G09F 9/302 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements characterised by the form or geometrical disposition of the individual elements
G09F 9/37 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements being movable elements
G09F 11/02 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the complete information is permanently attached to a movable support which brings it to the display position the display elements being secured to rotating members, e.g. drums, spindles
G09F 11/23 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the complete information is permanently attached to a movable support which brings it to the display position the advertising or display material forming part of rotating members, e.g. in the form of perforations, prints, or transparencies on a drum or disc
G09F 13/32 - Illuminated signsLuminous advertising with moving optical part or parts, e.g. mirrors
G09F 13/36 - Illuminated signsLuminous advertising with light sources co-operating with movable members, e.g. with shutters to cover or uncover the light source co-operating with rotating screening means
A portable support platform system and method for assembling the system are provided. The portable support platform system includes a support platform configured to receive theatrical devices and an orientation member attached to the support platform. The orientation member includes an arcuate surface configured to receive a flexible member. The flexible member is fixably attached to the orientation member at one or more locations along the arcuate surface to permit orientation and movement of the support platform when the flexible members are deployed or retracted.
B66F 11/00 - Lifting devices specially adapted for particular uses not otherwise provided for
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
F16M 11/24 - Undercarriages with or without wheels changeable in height or length of legs, also for transport only
F16M 11/42 - Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon with arrangement for propelling the support
F21V 21/15 - Adjustable mountings specially adapted for power operation, e.g. by remote control
F21W 131/406 - Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use for theatres, stages or film studios
A portable structure including a plurality of beams having a first engagement feature and a plurality of junction devices having a second engagement feature. The first engagement features and corresponding second engagement features are rigidly engageable, the rigidly engaged engagement features defining a multi-point connection therebetween. The engagement features are manually actuatable and self-contained.
E04H 12/18 - TowersMasts or polesChimney stacksWater-towersMethods of erecting such structures movable or with movable sections, e.g. rotatable or telescopic
51.
Self-leveling platform system, self-leveling supports, and method of assembling a self-leveling platform system
A platform system for self-leveling a stage is provided and includes one or more module assemblies and one or more supports. Each module assembly includes one or more receiving members for engaging and removably securing the one or more supports. Each support includes an elongate portion, an extendible portion extendible from and lockingly engageable with the elongate portion, a base member removably attached to the extendible portion, and an actuator assembly secured to the elongate portion and in communication with the extendible portion. The actuator assembly is configured to rapidly extend and lockingly engage the extendible portion and the base member to provide self-leveling of each of the one or more module assemblies of the stage as the base member engages an underlying surface.
E04G 1/15 - Scaffolds primarily resting on the ground essentially comprising special means for supporting or forming platformsPlatforms
E04G 5/02 - Scaffold feet, e.g. with arrangements for adjustment
A63C 19/02 - Shaping of the surface of courts according to the necessities of the different games
E04G 1/24 - Scaffolds primarily resting on the ground comprising essentially special base constructionsScaffolds primarily resting on the ground comprising essentially special ground-engaging parts, e.g. inclined struts, wheels
E04G 7/30 - Scaffolding bars or members with non-detachably fixed coupling elements
An automation and motion control system for theatrical objects, such as theatrical props, cameras, stunt persons, lighting, scenery, drapery or other similar types of devices or items, is provided to coordinate the movement of the objects on a large scale and/or to control the operation of the objects.
G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
A63J 1/02 - SceneryCurtainsOther decorationsMeans for moving same
B66C 13/08 - Auxiliary devices for controlling movements of suspended loads, or for preventing cable slack for depositing loads in desired attitudes or positions
An automation and motion control system for theatrical objects, such as theatrical props, cameras, stunt persons, lighting, scenery, drapery or other similar types of devices or items, is provided to coordinate the movement of the objects on a large scale and/or to control the operation of the objects.
An automation and motion control system for theatrical objects, such as theatrical props, cameras, stunt persons, lighting, scenery, drapery or other similar types of devices or items, is provided to coordinate the movement of the objects on a large scale and/or to control the operation of the objects.
B66C 13/08 - Auxiliary devices for controlling movements of suspended loads, or for preventing cable slack for depositing loads in desired attitudes or positions
A63J 1/02 - SceneryCurtainsOther decorationsMeans for moving same
G05B 19/05 - Programmable logic controllers, e.g. simulating logic interconnections of signals according to ladder diagrams or function charts
An automation and motion control system for theatrical objects, such as theatrical props, cameras, stunt persons, lighting, scenery, drapery or other similar types of devices or items, is provided to coordinate the movement of the objects on a large scale and/or to control the operation of the objects.
G05B 19/18 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form
An audio performance system for use during an event including a shipping container containing at least a first electroacoustic device. A lifting device forms a first portion of the shipping container, the lifting device configured to movably secure the first electroacoustic device between a first position for transport of the container and a second position for the event. A second portion of the shipping container is configured to be manually removable. A third portion of the shipping container is configured to positionably secure a second electroacoustic device for the event.
A47B 81/06 - Furniture aspects of radio, television, gramophone, or record cabinets
H04R 1/40 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired directional characteristic only by combining a number of identical transducers
A suspended audio performance system including a first electroacoustic device and a first base structure secured to the first electroacoustic device. The first base structure is configured to be suspended between a first suspended position and a second suspended position. The first base structure includes an orientation adjustment device for controllably adjusting an angular orientation of the first electroacoustic device
A control system is provided for a group of winches in a system. Each motorized winch in the system can have a control board that can process and generate control commands for operation of the winch. The control board can receive inputs from an automation control system and/or the other control boards to be used in the generation of the control commands for the winch.
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
B66D 1/60 - Rope, cable, or chain winding mechanismsCapstans adapted for special purposes
A display system, a display process, and an engagement feature are disclosed. The display system includes a first display arrangement, a second display arrangement, and a flexible support extending from the first display arrangement to the second display arrangement. The first display arrangement engages the second display arrangement by movement of the flexible support.
G09F 7/00 - Signs, name or number plates, letters, numerals, or symbolsPanels or boards
G09F 9/33 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements being semiconductor devices, e.g. diodes
G09F 15/00 - Boards, hoardings, pillars, or like structures for notices, placards, posters, or the like
G09F 19/22 - Advertising or display means on roads, walls or similar surfaces, e.g. illuminated
G09F 9/302 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements characterised by the form or geometrical disposition of the individual elements
A method for deployment of a display system includes providing a first collection container for receiving a first display arrangement, and a second collection container for receiving a second display arrangement. The method further includes positioning the first collection container and the second collection container in close proximity to one another. The method further includes selectably engaging the first display arrangement to the second display arrangement and simultaneously deploying the first and second display arrangements.
H01S 4/00 - Devices using stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation in wave ranges other than those covered by groups , or , e.g. phonon masers, X-ray lasers or gamma-ray lasers
G09F 19/22 - Advertising or display means on roads, walls or similar surfaces, e.g. illuminated
G09F 9/33 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements being semiconductor devices, e.g. diodes
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Platform system, video module assembly, and process of assembling platform system
A platform system having a video module assembly. The video module assembly includes a receiving member and a first video module removably secured to the receiving member. The video module includes an array of light emitting devices, and the receiving member is configured to directly or indirectly detachably secure a second video module.
G08B 5/00 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied
G09F 9/33 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements being semiconductor devices, e.g. diodes
G09F 15/00 - Boards, hoardings, pillars, or like structures for notices, placards, posters, or the like
G09F 19/22 - Advertising or display means on roads, walls or similar surfaces, e.g. illuminated
G09F 9/302 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements characterised by the form or geometrical disposition of the individual elements
E04G 1/15 - Scaffolds primarily resting on the ground essentially comprising special means for supporting or forming platformsPlatforms
E04G 7/20 - Stiff scaffolding clamps for connecting scaffold members of common shape for ends of members only, e.g. for connecting members in end-to-end relation
E04G 7/30 - Scaffolding bars or members with non-detachably fixed coupling elements
H04N 5/64 - Constructional details of receivers, e.g. cabinets or dust covers
E04B 1/61 - Connections for building structures in general of slab-shaped building elements with each other
A support structure of the type used as a truss for entertainment productions is disclosed. The support structure includes a plurality of frame segments arranged to form a truss and an implement bracket attached to the truss, the implement bracket connecting an implement to the truss. The implement bracket deploys from a stowed position within a space defined by the truss through a window of the truss formed by truss frame segments to a working position outside the space defined by the truss.
E04B 1/34 - Extraordinary structures, e.g. with suspended or cantilever parts supported by masts or tower-like structures enclosing elevators or stairsFeatures relating to the elastic stability
E04H 1/12 - Small buildings or other erections for limited occupation, erected in the open air or arranged in buildings, e.g. kiosks, waiting shelters for bus stops or for filling stations, roofs for railway platforms, watchmen's huts or dressing cubicles
A control system is provided for one or more chain drives. The control system includes a automation control system or control device in communication with a control board installed on one or more chain drives. The control board can include a microprocessor and a memory device. The memory device stores one or more computer programs or algorithms executable by the microprocessor to generate a plurality of commands to control the operation of a component, e.g., a motor, of the chain drive in response to receiving an operational command from the automation control system or control device.
B66D 1/50 - Control devices automatic for maintaining predetermined rope, cable, or chain tension, e.g. in ropes or cables for towing craft, in chains for anchorsWarping or mooring winch-cable tension control
B66D 1/26 - Rope, cable, or chain winding mechanismsCapstans having several drums or barrels
A flying rig system includes a load guidance apparatus and at least two first positioning devices operatively connected to the load guidance apparatus to control the areal position of the load guidance apparatus within an upper portion of a working space. A second positioning device is operatively connected to the load guidance apparatus to permit selective vertical positioning of a load suspended from the load guidance apparatus substantially beneath the upper portion of the working space.
A method for assembling a display system includes positioning and selectively engaging a plurality of modules together to form a first tier, lifting the first tier, positioning and selectively engaging a plurality of modules together to form a second tier, and attaching the second tier to the first tier.
G09F 7/00 - Signs, name or number plates, letters, numerals, or symbolsPanels or boards
H05K 13/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing or adjusting assemblages of electric components
G09F 9/33 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements being semiconductor devices, e.g. diodes
An engagement article is provided that is capable of selectively restricting movement or securing a suspended load in response to a rapid change in tension in one or more lines.
A suspended flying rig system including a plurality of cables attached to a load support. In response to retraction and/or deployment of at least one of the plurality of cables, motion is provided generally within a three-dimensional working space to the load support. The motion includes at least six degrees of freedom.
A63G 31/16 - Amusement arrangements creating illusions of travel
F16M 11/18 - Heads with mechanism for moving the apparatus relatively to the stand
F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
F16M 11/12 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
A method of assembling a portable support structure is disclosed. The method includes positioning a first platform member, then securing a first support member to the first platform member, and then securing a second platform member to the first platform member to form a continuous platform surface. The method includes positioning a plurality of platform members to form a first continuous platform surface, then securing a support member to at least one of the plurality of platform members. The method includes forming a continuous surface from a plurality of platform members, the plurality of platform members including one or more female connectors, aligning one or more male connectors with the one or more female connectors, and engaging the one or more male connectors with the one or more female connectors.
A channel member, a modular floor structure, and a method capable of positioning an object on a substantially planar surface is disclosed. Movement of a movable band within an interior channel of the channel member permits movement of an object outside of the interior channel.
A system for providing power and control to devices is described. The system includes a distribution box having connection points to receive power from a power supply and connection points to receive control instructions from a control system. The distribution box includes a plurality of output connection points to provide power and control instructions to the devices of the system. Each output connection point of the distribution box uses the same configuration of power and control conductors. Each device in the system uses a connection box with a connection point that can have the same configuration of power and control conductors as the distribution box. A plurality of cables are configured to connect the connection point on the connection box to a corresponding output connection point on the distribution box.
H02B 1/26 - CasingsParts thereof or accessories therefor
G09G 3/34 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source
A portable support system having a portable support having a first end and a second end. The first end includes a tapered portion, and the second end includes a footing structure. The system also includes a receiving member having a support cone configured to receive the tapered portion. The support cone has a tapered inner surface and a tapered outer surface. The inner surface and outer surface are engagable with mating tapered surfaces. The receiving member is capable of attachment to one or both of a frame and a panel for use as a platform.
A video support structure for supporting video, a video display system, and a method of securing the support structure are disclosed. The video support structure includes a first support member, a second support member, a portion of the second support member being receivable by a surface or space formed by the first support member, a pinnable joint having an opening in each of the first support member and the second support member, the openings being alignable to receive one or more pins, and the one or more pins, the one or more pins being configured to secure the first support member to the second support member to form at least a portion of the video support structure.
A portable light-emitting stage component including a deck supported by a support portion comprising at least one light-producing element, a first side, a second side substantially parallel the first side, a first end connected to the first side and the second side, and a second end substantially parallel the first end, the second end connected to the first side and the second side. The at least one light-producing element directs light through the deck. The first side includes a first rotatable latch member comprising a first hook. The first side and the axis of rotation of the first rotatable latch member are substantially coplanar or parallel. The second side includes a first receiving member comprising a first post. The support portion includes a protrusion protruding from a side or end selected from the group consisting of the first side, the second side, the first end, and the second end.
A portable barrier retraction device and system for retracting and deploying barriers, such as theatrical curtains. The device includes a first drum, a rotatable shaft in selective rotational communication with the first drum, and a clutch configured to disengage the first drum from the rotatable shaft. The device further includes a detachable rotatable second drum in rotational communication with the first drum. The rotatable shaft selectively imparts rotation to the second drum by selectively imparting rotation to the first drum. The second drum includes at least one spool configured to retract or deploy at least one line in response to rotation of the second drum.
Provided is a magnetically coupled device, a method of assembling the magnetically coupled system, and a method whereby positioning a first arrangement and a second arrangement prevents a magnetic field generated from within a first plurality of magnets and a second plurality of magnets from affecting a magnetically sensitive component.
A portable support system having a portable support having a first end and a second end. The first end includes a tapered portion, and the second end includes a footing structure. The system also includes a receiving member having a support cone configured to receive the tapered portion. The support cone has a tapered inner surface and a tapered outer surface. The inner surface and outer surface are engagable with mating tapered surfaces. The receiving member is capable of attachment to one or both of a frame and a panel for use as a platform.
A method of displaying a video display system, assembling a video display system, and a video display system are disclosed. The video display system can include a flexible support, a display device detachably engaged to the flexible support, and a coupling device engaged to the flexible support and the display device at a first location on the display device.
H04N 5/64 - Constructional details of receivers, e.g. cabinets or dust covers
G09F 9/33 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements being semiconductor devices, e.g. diodes
G09F 19/22 - Advertising or display means on roads, walls or similar surfaces, e.g. illuminated
A magnetic coupling member, method, and system including a housing and a first arrangement of a plurality of magnets housed within the housing is disclosed. The first arrangement of magnets is selectively arranged and disposed to provide alignment and detachable engagement with a second arrangement of a plurality of magnets.
A portable support structure including a platform member having a primary platform connector and a secondary platform connector. The primary platform connector is configured to receive a primary support connector. The secondary platform connector is configured to receive a secondary support connector. The support structure also includes a primary support member including the primary support connector and a hook member. In addition, the support structure includes a secondary support member having a first end and a second end. The first end is detachably engaged with the secondary platform connector and the second end is in locking engagement with the hook member. The primary support connector includes structures that engage the primary platform connector and rotationally position the primary support member. The hook member includes a hook portion that engages and prevents the secondary support member disengaging upon a rotation of the secondary support member.
F16B 21/00 - Means without screw-thread for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft, or the like and a member surrounding itStud-and-socket releasable fastenings without screw-thread
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Graphic user interface software for automation systems; Embedded operations control software for automation systems; Computer hardware, namely, Machinery control hardware for automation systems, motion control hardware for automation systems, Safety supervisory and control hardware for automation systems, digital and analog input/output hardware for automation systems, Protocol communication and translation hardware for automation systems
A portable barrier retraction device having a drive motor with an addressable drive motor control. The drive motor control is capable of being connected in a serial arrangement with one or more other addressable drive motor controls. The drive motor is in rotational communication with at least one retraction assembly configured to retract or deploy a line in response to rotation of the drive motor. The line is configured to retract or deploy a barrier. The drive motor provides selective rotation in response to an addressed signal from a controller. In addition, retraction systems employing portable retraction devices and methods for assembling the retraction systems are also disclosed.
A portable barrier retraction device and system for retracting and deploying barriers, such as theatrical curtains. The portable barrier retraction device for retracting and deploying barriers, such as theatrical curtains. The device includes a rotatable shaft in rotational communication with a first drum. The device further includes a detachable rotatable second drum rotational communication with the first drum. The second drum further including at least one spool configured to retract or deploy at least one line in response to rotation of the second drum.
A portable light emitting stage component and portable stage system. The stage components having a deck supported by a support portion. The support portion includes at least one light producing element arranged and disposed to direct light through the deck. The support portion further includes at least one connector having at least one of a latch member and a receiving member. The latch member has features that clampingly secure stage components together when engaged with features of a receiving member to form a substantially planar surface made up of a plurality of decks.
A portable support structure including a platform member having a primary platform connector and a secondary platform connector. The primary platform connector is configured to receive a primary support connector. The secondary platform connector is configured to receive a secondary support connector. The support structure also includes a primary support member including the primary support connector and a hook member. In addition, the support structure includes a secondary support member having a first end and a second end. The first end is detachably engaged with the secondary platform connector and the second end is in locking engagement with the hook member. The primary support connector includes structures that engage the primary platform connector and rotationally position the primary support member. The hook member includes a hook portion that engages and prevents the secondary support member disengaging upon a rotation of the secondary support member.
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Portable stages Custom construction of stages and scenery for live performances for others Custom design of stages and scenery for live performances for others
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Technical engineering and design services for theme parks, education and entertainment centers, hotels, resorts and other entertainment complexes and recreational facilities; technical engineering services relating to and the design of computer software, games, toys, video tapes, storyboards, costumes, lighting, special effects, audio, video and scenic design; technical engineering and design services relating to show control systems, architectural planning, blueprints and script writing
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
technical engineering and design services for theme parks, education and entertainment centers, hotels, resorts and other entertainment complexes and recreational facilities; technical engineering services relating to and the design of computer software, games, toys, video tapes, storyboards, costumes, lighting, special effects, audio, video and scenic design; technical engineering and design services relating to show control systems, architectural planning, blueprints and script writing
