Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – With stadium or auditorium feature – Seating arrangement
Patent
1997-04-15
1998-11-03
Canfield, Robert
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
With stadium or auditorium feature
Seating arrangement
52 10, 52 8, 414921, 472 60, 472 76, A47C 112, A63J 512, A63G 3100, E04H 328
Patent
active
058292012
ABSTRACT:
An amusement attraction has a theater with an audience seating area. The audience seating area faces a projection screen and a film presentation is projected onto the projection screen. The audience seating area contains seats that are arranged in rows. The seats are supported on seat drop units that vertically shift the seats. The theater also contains wheelchair platforms that are installed between some of the seats. The wheelchair platforms are also capable of moving in a vertical direction. During a predetermined sequence in the film presentation, an explosion takes place on the projection screen, and the seats and the wheelchair platforms drop suddenly to simulate the theater floor being blown out. In this manner, the audience, including members of the audience who are physically disabled, is provided with a participatory theater experience.
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Masi Frank
Schelter James
Canfield Robert
Universal City Studios Inc.
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