The Exhibitor (1951)

New Products (Continued from page PT-8) Incandescent Spotlight A new incandescent spotlight, known as the Trouperette, has recently been devel¬ oped by the Strong Electric Corporation for use in small theatres, night clubs, schools, television studios, industrial shows, conventions, etc., where physical dimensions and price are factors and where the tremendous volume of light of an arc lamp is not necessary. A highly efficient optical system is said to enable the unit to project far more light than is possible with any conven¬ tional incandescent spotlight. This in¬ creased brilliancy allegedly is made pos¬ sible by a variable focal length objective lens system, a SVi-inch silvered glass re¬ flector, and Fresnel lens used with a standard 115-volt, 1,000-watt prefocused projection type bulb. It is claimed that the variable focal length objective lens system affords the advantage of retaining the same sharply defined edge, of any size spot, from head to flood, without refocusing. The new spotlight reportedly projects a minimum spot diameter of 1/100 of the length of throw and a maximum spot diameter of 1/3 the length of throw. It is said to be provided with horizontal mask¬ ing control, which can be angled at 45 degrees in each direction, and a fast-oper¬ ating color boomerang which accommo¬ dates six slides. Horizontal sweep of the spot is allegedly possible throughout 360 degrees, and all operations of the lamp are extremely simple, according to the manufactui’er. Air Disinfector An air disinfector said to be capable of providing a practically germ -free atmosphere for public gathering places through the use of ultra-violet germicidal rays, has recently been marketed by Roy C. Stove and Company. It is claimed the powerful new disin¬ fecting fixture has three outstanding char¬ acteristics: maximum ultra-violet out¬ put; maximum travel of germicidal energy through bacteria-filled air; and minimum ultra-violet below the fixture level and on nearby ceilings. An attractive Alzak unit with crackled finish, it is reportedly equipped with two simple keyslots for easy mounting in any position, and is furnished with cord and plug. In addition, it alleg¬ edly can be recessed in the wall. The unit is purportedly designed to direct ultra-violet rays across the upper area of a room without reflecting the rays from the ceiling down into the room. This curtails the possibility of injury to the skin and eyes of those present, it is said. to encourage concession business. Pagodas are reported to be available in either two-passenger or four-passenger sizes, and can be purchased either singly, or in series for use across the back or along the sides of the drive-in. One carside speaker is sufficient to handle two, three or more pagodas, according to the manufacturer. Rug and Carpet Cleaner A new rug and carpet cleaner, recently placed on the market by Holt Manufac¬ turing Company, is said to be a real boon to cleaning. After the usual vacuum treatment to remove surface dirt, carpets are prepared for shampoo. The Holt unit, using high brush speed (900 r.p.m.) and vacuum suction, allegedly combs out, or “cards” the pile, raising it to an upright position. It is claimed that the vacuum at the same time sucks out deep dirt from the roots of the pile strands. With the pile straightened and raised, by the combing action of the machine, the rotary shampoo scrubbing brush and cleaning solution are reportedly able to get at deeply imbedded grime and grease. After shampooing, the unit conditioner is brought into action once more. Using a wet brush and slower brush speed, the machine straightens and raises the pile again and any remaining dirt is picked up by the vacuum action, according to the manufacturer. Drive-In Pagoda A new accommodation for outdoor the¬ atre walk-in patrons has recently been announced by the Ballantyne Company. 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