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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8096891 | Redundant array water delivery system for water rides A redundant array pumping system and control system is provided for water rides for ensuring continuous and non-disruptive supply of water. The pumping system incorporates a redundant pump and filter array in conjunction with a nozzle system for injecting water onto... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8088016 | Half-pipe water ride Embodiments of the invention provide a half-pipe water ride for use by a rider. The half-pipe water ride includes an activity section with a substantially flat middle section, a first curved sidewall, and a second curved sidewall opposite the first curved sidewall. ... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8075413 | Continuous water ride method and system for water amusement parks A water transportation system and method are described, generally related to water amusement attractions and rides. Further, the disclosure generally relates to water-powered rides and to a system and method in which participants may be actively involved in a water ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8070616 | Method and apparatus for adjusting rider movement on a waterslide amusement device In waterslide amusement devices one or more water jets can be directed along the waterslide surface and used to apply a force to riders using the amusement device. In the present approach the operation of such water jet assemblies is adjusted based on the weight of ... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8070615 | Methods and systems for water amusement conveyor A water transportation system and method are described, generally related to water amusement attractions and rides. Further, the disclosure generally relates to water-powered rides and to a system and method in which participants may be actively involved in a water ... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8038542 | Linear motor driven amusement ride and method A waterslide amusement ride having in a portion thereof, a linear induction motor to efficiently and effectively affect the motion of a vehicle sliding on the ride. The linear induction motor comprises linear induction motor units embedded below a sliding surface, a... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8012031 | Revolving water ride and method of moving ride participants between pools of different height A water ride for transporting ride participants between portions of a water attraction disposed at different heights, for example, pools situated at various levels in a water leisure park, includes an outer support tube within which a hollow spiral coil (screw) is c... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7967691 | Sports complex The invention relates to a sports complex comprising: a floatable carrier body (3) with a playing field disposed thereon, a basin (4) which can be filled with liquid, in which basin (4) the carrier body (3) is situated, in which the carri... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7967692 | Water slide audio visual entertainment system An interactive water slide includes a plurality of light and sound sources synchronized with a theme chosen by the rider, the lighting and sound changes as the rider travels down the slide. Images are projected onto a screens of water that block the path of the ride... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7951011 | Method and apparatus for storing and transporting portable stationary sheet flow water rides The invention relates to a portable water ride having a trailer with a water catch basin built therein, wherein at least two pivoting supports are provided which can be deployed to an expanded position and stowed to a vertical position. When the supports are deploye... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7942752 | Water amusement park multiple path conveyors An amusement ride system and method are described. In some embodiments, an amusement ride system may be generally related to water amusement attractions and rides. Further, the disclosure generally relates to water-powered rides and to a system and method in which p... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7918741 | Linear motor driven waterslide ride and method A waterslide amusement ride having in a portion thereof, a linear induction motor to efficiently and effectively affect the motion of a vehicle sliding on the ride. The linear induction motor comprises linear induction motor units embedded below a sliding surface, a... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7887426 | Waterslide bowl structure and method of construction A waterslide bowl has a fixed rider path from entrance to exit. The bowl comprises a trough which is made of a plurality of sets of trough sections, attached together, in which the trough sections of a given set are the same, permitting the rider surface of the bowl... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7854662 | Water slide Water slide with a chute which opens into a discharge area and has an initial section and a discharge section opening into the discharge area, characterized in that at least one loop section is provided between the initial section and the discharge section, the loop... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7780537 | Waterslide run-out bowl An annular-shaped waterslide bowl for use as an element of a waterslide apparatus serves to slow a rider down and bring him or her to a stop at the end of the waterslide ride. The bowl has a bowl wall with a rider entry port through which a rider slides from a flume... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7762899 | Water amusement park conveyor support elements An amusement ride system and method are described. In some embodiments, an amusement ride system may be generally related to water amusement attractions and rides. An amusement ride system may include a system for conveying a participant from a first source of water... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7758434 | Portable waterslide and associated method A portable waterslide device includes a plurality of interconnected pivotal sections situated at an end-to-end pattern. The sinusoidal top surface further includes a plurality of spray valves. The portable waterslide device further includes a plurality of motorized ... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7731595 | Waterslide amusement device A slide (104) supports and directs a user along a predetermined path. A conveyor system (102) is coupled to the slide to accelerate the user along the predetermined path. ... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7727077 | Water amusement park water channel flow system A water amusement ride system is disclosed. The system may include a device or apparatus, including a water bypass channel in fluid communication with a channel of water. The water bypass channel may include a water entrance, a water exit, and an adjustable valve. T... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7713134 | Reducing radius slide feature A flume ride is provided having a funnel-shaped slide feature having a relatively larger entry end and a relatively smaller exit end, the funnel-shaped slide feature being configured and arranged such that a rider enters at the wider end with a predetermined expecte... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7682259 | Modular aquatic assembly for providing user enjoyment The water park assembly includes a plurality of couplings with fittings for connection with an external water system. A box is matable with a waterline for connecting a thru-wall skimmer thereto, and an outlet is formed within one of the couplings. Fittings are form... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7666104 | Water ride attraction A water ride attraction is disclosed which utilizes a containerless riding surface to eliminate disadvantageous boundary layer effects. A sheet flow of water is directed up the incline to produce a simulated wave. The configuration and contour of the riding surface ... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7491128 | Conveyor system and method for water amusement parks A water transportation system and method are described, generally related to water amusement attractions and rides. Further, the disclosure generally relates to water-powered rides and to a system and method in which participants may be actively involved in a water ... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7431654 | Play apparatus Play facility that can be safely played on by preschoolers, and that can be set up indoors. The play facility (1) includes hollow play structures (2) and (8) having a play surface on which a play participant can engage in play, the play surface ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7371183 | Water amusement park conveyors An amusement ride system and method are described. In some embodiments, an amusement ride system may be generally related to water amusement attractions and rides. Further, the disclosure generally relates to water-powered rides and to a system and method in which p... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7371182 | Conveyor control system and method for water amusement parks A water transportation system and method are described, generally related to water amusement attractions and rides. Further, the disclosure generally relates to water-powered rides and to a system and method in which participants may be actively involved in a water ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7367894 | Contoured variably tensionable soft membrane ride surface for ride attraction A ride surface for water ride attractions and the like is provided. The ride surface is fabricated from a reinforced membrane material tensioned over a supporting framework. The tensioned membrane ride surface serves the dual role of providing structural support for... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7361096 | Waterslide A slide is provided with a sliding surface along which a person may slide. The slide includes a bridging structure spanning the sliding surface and a valve mounted to the bridging structure and coupled to a source of water. A spray nozzle is selectively coupled thro... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357728 | Human free-fall slide A slide and process of using the slide for humans' amusement, recreation and entertainment. The slide is an inflatable apparatus comprising a slide device and an airbag device. The slide device is an inflatable bag having a slide segment. The airbag device has a bot... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7326001 | Wave forming apparatus and method A wave forming apparatus has a channel for containing a flow of water with an inlet end connected to a water supply, a base, and spaced side walls, a weir bed form in the base at the inlet end of the channel, and at least one additional bed form in the channel downs... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7309302 | Sliding exercise apparatus and recreational device A sliding exercise apparatus and recreational device which can be employed both wet and dry. A user can traverse the device which includes a surface which can be inclined as a durable low friction sheeting material. The user can be supported by a wide variety of veh... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7300354 | Inflatable slide or bouncer An inflatable structure includes a first inflatable section having an interior open to an airflow from a blower, and a second inflatable section attached to the first inflatable section and having an interior that is substantially closed from the airflow such that i... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7285053 | Water amusement system and method A water transportation system and method are described, generally related to water amusement attractions and rides. Further, the disclosure generally relates to water-powered rides and to a system and method in which participants may be actively involved in a water ... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7229359 | Continuous water ride A water transportation system and method are described, generally related to water amusement attractions and rides. Further, the disclosure generally relates to water-powered rides and to a system and method in which participants may be actively involved in a water ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7210976 | Inflatable raft with inflatable climbing slide An inflatable play structure includes an inflatable platform and an inflatable slide attached to the platform. The platform provides stability to the slide when the structure is used in water so that it does not easily turn over. Further, the slide is preferably pos... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7179173 | Control system for water amusement devices A control system for a water amusement system is described. The control system is configured to operate the water amusement system to produce water effects, sound effects, and/or light effects when the control system receives an activation signal. The activation sig... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7066821 | Waterslide with level equalization conduits coupling between run-out lanes A waterslide amusement course proceeds from a higher elevation to a lower elevation, with a water pooling area to produce fluid drag that slows or stops the riders, especially at the end of the course. The course is divided into lanes at the pooling area, for exampl... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7056220 | Reducing radius slide feature A flume ride is provided having a funnel-shaped slide feature having a relatively larger entry end and a relatively smaller exit end, the funnel-shaped slide feature being configured and arranged such that a rider enters at the wider end with a predetermined expecte... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7048092 | Helical ramp life-preserver The present Patent of invention “HELICAL RAMP LIFE-PRESERVER” refers to a model of helical ramp, aimed for collective use, for immediate rescue of lives subjected to a probable fire, to be used in buildings of any height, or in places that cannot be reached by t... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7040994 | Redundant array water delivery system for water rides A redundant array pumping system and control system is provided for water rides for ensuring continuous and non-disruptive supply of water. The pumping system incorporates a redundant pump and filter array in conjunction with a nozzle system for injecting water onto... | 05/09/2006 |
