MODULAR THEATRE SYSTEM

• US 20060150530A1
• Filed: 12/23/2004
• Published: 07/13/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 12/23/2004
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Mark Davey
• Original Assignee: Mark Davey
• Inventors: Davey, Mark
• Application Number:
  US10/905,280
• Publication Number:
  US 20060150530A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 52/7
• CPC Class Codes: E04H 3/22 Theatres; Concert halls; Studios for broadcasting, cinematography, television or similar purposes

Abstract

A versatile modular theatre system for providing large-scale entertainment or for use in the home. In accordance with various exemplary embodiments, the present invention provides families and consumers with an alternative to conventional home theatre entertainment systems and commercial and educational presentation systems. The present invention provides a multipurpose, multi-venue, modular set and stage that seeks a full-sensory approach to entertaining, educating, informing, and uplifting audiences. In accordance with another exemplary embodiment, the present invention comprises at least one of a modular set, a stage, a control room, a green room, a storage space, an audience area, and one or more accessories. Preferably, one or more of the rooms are configured to be customizable and/or removably attachable to the set and/or stage. In accordance with another exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides a commercial presentation theatre system comprising modular components. Theatre systems in accordance with present invention preferably feature linkable walls that allow the user to customize the size and shape of the modular components of the system and to facilitate assembly, disassembly, and transport.

Claims

1. A modular theatre system comprising:

at least one stage;

at least one modular component, wherein said modular component comprises at least two linkable walls; and

wherein said stage is removably attachable to said modular component, and wherein said at least two linkable walls are removably attachable to one another.

2. The system of claim 1, further comprising at least one set.

3. The system of claim 1, further comprising at least one peripheral device.

4. The system of claim 3, wherein said at least one peripheral device comprises at least one of a video display, an audio playback device, a computing device, a light, a photographic device, a robotic device, an animatronics device, a video projection device, an internet device, a wireless device, a controller, an audio recording device, a food vending device, a scent-generation device, and a fog machine.

5. The system of claim 1, further comprising at least one power grid.

6. The system of claim 1, wherein said stage is configured to be removably attached to said modular component using at least one of a quick-release coupling, a hinge, a bolt, a hook-and-loop fastener, a dovetail fitting, or a ball-and-socket device.

7. The system of claim 1, further comprising at least one electrical coupling device.

8. A modular theatre system comprising:

at least one set, said set having a plurality of customizable configurations;

at least one stage, wherein said stage is removably attachable to said set; and

at least one modular component, wherein said modular component is removably attachable to at least one of said set and said stage.

9. The system of claim 8, wherein said at least one modular component comprises at least one linkable wall.

10. The system of claim 8, further comprising at least one peripheral device.

11. The system of claim 10, further comprising a power grid configured to deliver power to said at least one peripheral device.

12. A modular entertainment system comprising:

at least one set;

at least one stage removably attachable to said set;

at least one control room removably attachable to at least one of said set and said stage;

a green room removably attachable to at least one of said set, said stage and said manager'"'"'s room; and

at least one peripheral device, wherein said at least one peripheral device comprises at least one of a video display, an audio playback device, a computing device, a light, a photographic device, a robotic device, an animatronics device, a video projection device, an internet device, a wireless device, a controller, an audio recording device, a food vending device, a scent-generation device, and a fog machine.

13. The system of claim 12, wherein said control room and said green room comprise a plurality of linkable walls.

14. The system of claim 12, further comprising a storage space removably attachable to at least one of said set, said stage, said control room and said green room.

15. The system of claim 12, further comprising at least one of accessory.

16. The system of claim 12, further comprising at least one power grid configured to deliver power to said at least one peripheral device.

17. The system of claim 12, further comprising an audience area.

18. The system of claim 12, wherein said stage comprises a puppet stage.

19. The system of claim 12, further comprising at least one faç

ade.

20. The system of claim 19, further comprising at least one faç

ade, wherein said faç

ade is removably attachable to at least one of said set and said stage.