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Apparatus and method for disc jockey acrobatic act

a disc jockey and acrobatic technology, applied in the field of acrobatics and acrobatics, can solve the problems of severe limitations in the performance of acrobatic trampoline, and achieve the effect of reducing the size of the staging area and not limiting the ability to entertain

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-05-26
FOOTE COURTNEY
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The invention provides a device that can safely keep a performer safe while minimizing the area required for staging without affecting the performance.

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These performances are large and are not meant for a typical nightclub.
This massive size severely limits where an acrobatic trampoline performance can be held.
The majority of audiences around the world are too smart to always be duped and become skeptical of entertainers where the “live” aspect of the performance is questioned.

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[0018]FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the disclosed apparatus comprising the Upper Level (1), the Rear Wall (2), and the Lower Level (3). FIG. 1 represents one of the preferred embodiments of the invention.

[0019]FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the Upper Level which can be secured to the ground or stage through its base (13). The floor (11) of the Upper Level is elevated above the Lower Level by its tower (12) which should raise the floor at least twelve feet above the base but can be higher or lower depending on the performance venue. Situated on the floor is the musical and disk jockey equipment housing (10). This housing will hold all of the traditional disc jockey equipment including, but not limited to, mixers, turntables, amps and computers.

[0020]FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the Lower Level comprising the trampoline surface (20), a series of springs (21), and the trampoline housing (22). The trampoline surface can be made out of any material traditionally used for a...

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Abstract

An apparatus and method for an interactive disc jockey acrobatic act is disclosed. Specifically, the invention has applications in the entertainment industry by combining acrobatic stunts with live musical performances capable of being influenced by the audience.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for conducting live high flying acrobatic and musical performances.[0002]Specifically, the invention has application in the entertainment industry by combining acrobatic stunts with live musical performances.[0003]George Nissen constructed the first trampoline in 1930. Since then, audiences have been both mesmerized and terrified of this bouncing contraption. A typical trampoline performance requires custom staging in an arena or festival atmosphere. These performances are large and are not meant for a typical nightclub. From the floor of the stage, a venue's ceiling usually must be at least 50 feet high. Additionally, the staging performance area typically must be at least 30 feet by 60 feet to ensure the safety of the performers while entertaining during shows. This massive size severely limits where an acrobatic trampoline performance can be held.[0004]Musical concerts have been around for t...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63J5/02A63B5/11E04H3/24A47B13/02
CPCA63J5/02E04H3/24A63B5/11A47B13/02
Inventor FOOTE, COURTNEY
Owner FOOTE COURTNEY
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