Apparel – Body garments
Reexamination Certificate
2000-10-23
2001-10-30
Calvert, John J. (Department: 3741)
Apparel
Body garments
C002S074000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06308334
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates generally to the field of stage costumes, and more particularly to an improve costume construction suitable for use by magicians and the like for creating the appearance of costume transformation from a first to a second appearance, the operation being performed over a very short period of time, during which the performer is concealed from the audience.
The simulation of change of configuration from one appearance to another, almost instantaneously, is a highly developed art in the entertainment arts. Such simulation has employed a variety of techniques, and is most commonly presented in connection with relatively small articles, such as bottles, gloves, coins, and the like, which can be readily concealed on the person of the artist during his presentation. The transformation of a costume in this manner has not been possible because of consideration of size, engagement with the body of the wearer, and the difficulty of disengagement in a rapid fashion. It is known in the art to provide such simulation, using cinematographic techniques which enable editing and discontinuities in filming.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Briefly stated, the invention contemplates the provision of an improved costume construction including inner and outer garments, the inner garment being concealed from view by the outer garment until the outer garment is removed. The outer garment is held upon the body of the wearer by means of quickly disengageable fastening means at the shoulder and along the sides of the garment. The lower hem of the garment contains weights, so that when the fasteners are disconnected, the garment will fall under the action of gravity to the floor, permitting the inner garment to be immediately displayed. Normally, this operation is conducted within the confines of a cloth shield maintained in upright condition by one or more assistants, and when the shield is dropped, the outer garment will be contained therein, and not exposed to view by the audience. In a preferred embodiment, the outer garment has a relatively short skirt, while the inner garment is a full length garment, with the lower portion thereof held above the waist of the wearer by the waist constriction of the outer garment.
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Calvert John J.
Hoey Alissa L.
Temko Charles E.
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