.~ Alternative scenes provided by reflection from and transmission through transparent mirror
DEFINITION
Classification: 472/58
Alternative scenes provided by reflection from and transmission through transparent mirror:
(under subclass 57) Amusement device wherein the device includes a semitransparent reflective member which is capable of passing therethrough a light image of an illuminated first object or scene located behind it to an observer located substantially in front of it, and also capable of reflecting from its front surface a light image of an illuminated second object or scene located substantially in front of the member but off to the side of the observer and hidden from the direct view of the observer; and wherein the illusionary effect is created by operation of a control means (a) to selectively either permit or prevent ambient or artificial light to illuminate the first object or scene so that its image passes through the member to be seen by the observer, and (b) to selectively either permit or prevent ambient or artificial light to illuminate the second object or scene so that the reflection of it may be seen by the observer.
(1) Note. The "object" which may be illuminated and thereby viewed by an observer or audience may be a person. Further, the illumination of the first object or scene and the illumination of the second object or scene usually occurs alternately and in succession.
(2) Note. The illusion-creating devices included here are capable of providing such transition effects as wipes and
dissolving views, the appearance and disappearance of objects or scenes, the fading out or transformation of one object or scene into another object or scene, the illusion of different objects appearing to be in the same place (e.g., as appearing together on the same stage) whereas, in actuality the objects are located in different places, and the illusion of an object being in motion whereas, in actuality, it is at rest.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
63, for an amusement device in which an illusion is created by a mirror.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, 442+, for a similar display device intended to attract and hold the attention of an observer by creating an illusion, and in which the illusion created may also be amusing or entertaining. A device which is disclosed both for use as a display device and for use as an amusement or entertainment device is properly classifiable in subclasses 442+ of Class 40.
352, Optics: Motion Pictures, particularly
91, for a device for producing transition effects (e.g., wipes and dissolves) for the production of motion pictures.
