Reflector apparatus and method for reflecting light upon a film set using the reflector apparatus

Abstract

The present invention relates to a reflector apparatus for reflecting light upon a film set. The reflector apparatus comprises a fire retardant frame formed of a twin wall board made with a block-copolymer polypropylene resin with flame inhibiting properties. A flexible fire retardant sheet is detachably attached with the frame. The fire retardant sheet is constructed of a fire retardant material such as ripstop, ultra bounce, and nugget cloth. Through use of the reflector apparatus, a user can direct the light from a lamp onto the frame and/or flexible fire retardant sheet to be reflected onto the film set, allowing the user to control lighting conditions of the film set. The present invention also relates to a method for reflecting light upon a set using the reflector apparatus described herein.

1 . A reflector apparatus for reflecting light upon a film set, the reflector apparatus comprising a fire retardant frame for reflecting light from a lamp upon a film set, whereby through use of the reflector apparatus, a user can direct the light from a lamp onto the frame to be reflected onto the film set, allowing the user to control lighting conditions of the film set.  
   
   
       2 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the fire retardant frame is formed of a twin wall board made with a block-copolymer polypropylene resin with flame inhibiting properties.  
   
   
       3 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 2 , wherein the fire retardant frame is formed of coroplast.  
   
   
       4 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 3 , further comprising an attachment apparatus connected with the frame, whereby a flexible fire retardant sheet can be attached with the frame through use of the attachment apparatus.  
   
   
       5 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 4 , wherein the attachment apparatus is selected from a group consisting of Velcro, snaps, and tape.  
   
   
       6 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 5 , wherein the frame further includes a perimeter portion surrounding the frame, forming a perimeter portion on the first and second parts, and the attachment apparatus is connected with the frame at the perimeter portion.  
   
   
       7 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 6 , further comprising a flexible fire retardant sheet detachably attached with the attachment apparatus.  
   
   
       8 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 7 , wherein the fire retardant sheet is constructed of a material selected from a group consisting of ripstop, ultra bounce, and nugget cloth.  
   
   
       9 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 8 , wherein the frame includes a first part and a second part, and wherein the reflector apparatus further comprises a hinge connecting the first part with the second part such that an angle between the first part and the second part can be changed by pivoting the first and second parts about the hinge, thereby allowing a user to change and control lighting conditions.  
   
   
       10 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 9 , further comprising an adjuster connected with both the first part and the second part, the adjuster allowing the angle between the first part and the second part to be fixedly adjusted to allow a user to fixedly adjust lighting conditions.  
   
   
       11 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 10 , wherein the adjuster is connected with the perimeter portions of the first and second parts.  
   
   
       12 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 11 , wherein the adjuster is selected from a group consisting of a wire, rope, nylon strap with a buckle, and a flex arm, the flex arm being a rigid arm that can be forcibly bent into a particular shape, and when bent into the particular shape, maintains its shape until forcibly bent into another shape.  
   
   
       13 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 12 , further comprising at least one hanging hook attached with the perimeter portion of the frame, thereby allowing user to hang the reflector apparatus with the at least one hanging hook.  
   
   
       14 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 13 , wherein the frame has a front side and a back side, and wherein the reflector apparatus further comprises a hanging adjuster connected with the back side, thereby allowing a user to adjust an angle of the frame in relation to the lamp by selectively attaching hanging objects with the hanging adjuster.  
   
   
       15 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 14 , wherein the hanging adjuster is a spring loaded ring.  
   
   
       16 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 15 , further comprising at least one additional frame connected with the perimeter portion of another frame, the additional frame being connected with the another frame through a mechanism selected from a group consisting of Velcro, a buckle, and a hook and loop.  
   
   
       17 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 8 , wherein the frame has a front side and a back side and the reflector apparatus further comprises a plate with a ball joint and adjustable rod connected with the back side, thereby allowing an angle of the frame to be adjusted in relation to light from the lamp.  
   
   
       18 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 3 , wherein the frame is formed in a shape to slide over a light emitting end of a lamp.  
   
   
       19 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the fire retardant frame is formed of coroplast.  
   
   
       20 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 1 , further comprising an attachment apparatus connected with the frame, whereby a flexible fire retardant sheet can be attached with the frame through use of the attachment apparatus.  
   
   
       21 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 20 , wherein the attachment apparatus is selected from a group consisting of Velcro, snaps, and tape.  
   
   
       22 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 20 , wherein the frame further includes a perimeter portion and the attachment apparatus is connected with the frame at the perimeter portion.  
   
   
       23 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 20 , further comprising a flexible fire retardant sheet detachably attached with the attachment apparatus.  
   
   
       24 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 23 , wherein the fire retardant sheet is constructed of a material selected from a group consisting of ripstop, ultra bounce, and nugget cloth.  
   
   
       25 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the frame includes a first part and a second part, and wherein the reflector apparatus further comprises a hinge connecting the first part with the second part such that an angle between the first part and the second part can be changed by pivoting the first and second parts about the hinge, thereby allowing a user to change and control lighting conditions.  
   
   
       26 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 25 , further comprising an adjuster connected with both the first part and the second part, the adjuster allowing the angle between the first part and the second part to be fixedly adjusted to allow a user to fixedly adjust lighting conditions.  
   
   
       27 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 26 , wherein the frame further includes a perimeter portion surrounding the frame, forming a perimeter portion on the first and second parts, and the adjuster is connected with the perimeter portions of the first and second parts.  
   
   
       28 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 26 , wherein the adjuster is selected from a group consisting of a wire, a rope, a nylon strap with a buckle, and a flex arm, the flex arm being a rigid arm that can be forcibly bent into a particular shape, and when bent into the particular shape, maintains its shape until forcibly bent into another shape.  
   
   
       29 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one hanging hook attached with the frame, thereby allowing user to hang the reflector apparatus with the at least one hanging hook.  
   
   
       30 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the frame has a front side and a back side, and wherein the reflector apparatus further comprises a hanging adjuster connected with the back side, thereby allowing a user to adjust an angle of the frame in relation to the lamp by selectively attaching hanging objects with the hanging adjuster.  
   
   
       31 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 30 , wherein the hanging adjuster is a spring loaded ring.  
   
   
       32 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one additional frame connected with another frame, the additional frame being connected with the another frame through a mechanism selected from a group consisting of Velcro, a buckle, and a hook and loop.  
   
   
       33 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the frame has a front side and a back side and the reflector apparatus further comprises a plate with a ball joint and adjustable rod connected with the back side, thereby allowing an angle of the frame to be adjusted in relation to light from the lamp.  
   
   
       34 . A reflector apparatus as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the frame is formed in a shape to slide over a light emitting end of a lamp.  
   
   
       35 . A method for reflecting light upon a film set, comprising acts of: 
 positioning a reflector apparatus with a fire retardant frame in a desirable position for reflecting light upon a film set; and    shining light from a lamp upon the reflector apparatus to reflect the light onto the film set.    
   
   
       36 . A method for reflecting light as set forth in  claim 35 , further comprising an act of selecting a reflector apparatus with a fire retardant frame prior to the act of positioning the reflector apparatus.  
   
   
       37 . A method for reflecting light as set forth in  claim 36 , wherein in the act of selecting a reflector apparatus with a fire retardant frame, an act is performed of selecting a reflector apparatus with a frame formed of a twin wall board made with a block-copolymer polypropylene resin with flame inhibiting additives.  
   
   
       38 . A method for reflecting light as set forth in  claim 37 , wherein in the act of selecting a reflector apparatus with a fire retardant frame, an act is performed of selecting a reflector apparatus with a frame formed of coroplast.  
   
   
       39 . A method for reflecting light as set forth in  claim 38 , wherein in the act of selecting a reflector apparatus with a fire retardant frame, an act is performed of selecting a reflector apparatus with an attachment apparatus connected with the frame, whereby a flexible fire retardant sheet can be attached with the frame through use of the attachment apparatus.  
   
   
       40 . A method for reflecting light as set forth in  claim 39 , wherein in the act of selecting a reflector apparatus with a fire retardant frame, an act is performed of selecting a reflector apparatus with a perimeter portion and with the attachment apparatus connected with the frame at the perimeter portion.  
   
   
       41 . A method for reflecting light as set forth in  claim 40 , wherein in the act of selecting a reflector apparatus with a fire retardant frame, an act is performed of selecting a reflector apparatus with a flexible fire retardant sheet detachably attached with the attachment apparatus.  
   
   
       42 . A method for reflecting light as set forth in  claim 41 , wherein in the act of selecting a reflector apparatus with a fire retardant frame, an act is performed of selecting a reflector apparatus with a flexible fire retardant sheet being constructed of a material selected from a group consisting of ripstop, ultra bounce, and nugget cloth.  
   
   
       43 . A method for reflecting light as set forth in  claim 42 , wherein in the act of selecting a reflector apparatus with a fire retardant frame, an act is performed of selecting a reflector apparatus with a frame that includes a first part and a second part, and wherein the reflector apparatus further comprises a hinge connecting the first part with the second part such that an angle between the first part and the second part can be changed by pivoting the first and second parts about the hinge, thereby allowing a user to change and control lighting conditions.  
   
   
       44 . A method for reflecting light as set forth in  claim 43 , wherein in the act of selecting a reflector apparatus with a fire retardant frame, an act is performed of selecting a reflector apparatus with an adjuster connected with both the first part and the second part, the adjuster allowing the angle between the first part and the second part to be fixedly adjusted to allow a user to fixedly adjust lighting conditions.  
   
   
       45 . A method for reflecting light as set forth in  claim 44 , wherein in the act of selecting a reflector apparatus with a fire retardant frame, an act is performed of selecting a reflector apparatus with the adjuster connected with the perimeter portion.  
   
   
       46 . A method for reflecting light as set forth in  claim 45 , wherein in the act of selecting a reflector apparatus with a fire retardant frame, an act is performed of selecting a reflector apparatus with an adjuster selected from a group consisting of a wire, a rope, a nylon strap with a buckle, and a flex arm, the flex arm being a rigid arm that can be forcibly bent into a particular shape, and when bent into the particular shape, maintains its shape until forcibly bent into another shape.  
   
   
       47 . A method for reflecting light as set forth in  claim 46 , wherein in the act of selecting a reflector apparatus with a fire retardant frame, an act is performed of selecting a reflector apparatus with at least one hanging hook attached with the perimeter portion of the frame, thereby allowing a user to hang the reflector apparatus with the at least one hanging hook.  
   
   
       48 . A method for reflecting light as set forth in  claim 47 , wherein in the act of selecting a reflector apparatus with a fire retardant frame, an act is performed of selecting a reflector apparatus wherein the frame has a front side and a back side, and wherein the reflector apparatus further comprises a hanging adjuster connected with the back side, thereby allowing a user to adjust an angle of the frame in relation to the lamp by selectively attaching hanging objects with the hanging adjuster.  
   
   
       49 . A method for reflecting light as set forth in  claim 48 , wherein in the act of selecting a reflector apparatus with a fire retardant frame, an act is performed of selecting a reflector apparatus wherein the hanging adjuster is a spring loaded ring.  
   
   
       50 . A method for reflecting light as set forth in  claim 49 , wherein in the act of selecting a reflector apparatus with a fire retardant frame, an act is performed of selecting a reflector apparatus with at least one additional frame connected with the perimeter portion of another frame, the additional frame being connected with the another frame through a mechanism selected from a group consisting of Velcro, a buckle, and a hook and loop.  
   
   
       51 . A method for reflecting light as set forth in  claim 42 , wherein in the act of selecting a reflector apparatus with a fire retardant frame, an act is performed of selecting a reflector apparatus wherein the frame has a front side and a back side and the reflector apparatus further comprises a plate with a ball joint and adjustable rod connected with the back side, thereby allowing an angle of the frame to be adjusted in relation to light from the lamp.  
   
   
       52 . A method for reflecting light as set forth in  claim 38 , wherein in the act of selecting a reflector apparatus with a fire retardant frame, an act is performed of selecting a reflector apparatus with the frame formed in a shape to slide over a light emitting end of a lamp.