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Method for visually enhancing the experience of an audience during a performance

US11965122B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 10, 2021
Grant dateApr 23, 2024
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K2211/14
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Calcium reacting photoproteins are a class of self-illuminating proteins that emit light upon contact with calcium. Fluorescent Proteins are small proteins that change the color of light when excited. Fluorescent Proteins and Calcium Activated Photoproteins can be used to enhance, dazzle, amaze, startle, and otherwise entertain an audience by their direct application on to the audience, surroundings, the actors, or sprayed on settings as in the newer 4D movies. The disclosure comprises novel Coelenterazine compounds and methods of use, including a simple delivery device for the photoprotein to create unique and novel cinematic, theatrical, stage, movie and musical concert optical effects by their luminous reaction upon contact with surfaces that contain calcium. Calcium is ubiquitous in and on most surfaces and in the environment; it is this unique property of calcium that makes this a novel use of the photoproteins for entertainment. A generic formula of Coelenterazine as shown.

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