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...that two musicians were responsible for the invention of color print film? Fascinated by photography, Leopold Godowsky and Leopold Mannes worked together to produce an easy-to-use, practical color film. They worked full time as music teachers and gave concerts while experimenting during their off hours in Mannes' kitchen. Their success earned them full-time, well-paying jobs at Kodak and their efforts resulted in Kodachrome film, which was introduced in 1935.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8057317 | Amusement park attraction An amusement park attraction comprises an array of cells, the array including cells being arranged at various horizontal positions and various vertical positions. A movable passenger assembly, preferably a seat assembly, is provided for one or more passengers, which... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8025581 | Interactive interface mounting assembly for amusement and theme park rides A ride vehicle for use in amusement park rides with interactive game or show equipment. A vehicle body is included with a passenger seat and an interactive device operable by a passenger to interact with the interactive game. A mounting assembly is provided in or on... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8021236 | Amusement ride system and method An amusement ride system includes: a shooting device adapted to shoot a projectile; an aiming facility operable by a user to aim the shooting device; and a triggering device operable by the user to fire the shooting device. The user rides the vehicle, aims the shoot... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7967688 | Motion simulator A motion simulator has a motive device suspended in midair and having a base, a moving panel, twelve universal joints mounted on the base and the moving panel and six actuators connected to the universal joints and being retractable. A seat assembly is hung on the m... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7914384 | Amusement device An amusement device has an elongated track along which one or more amusement device seat assemblies adapted to carry the one or more passengers are moveable. Each seat assembly has a seat with a seating surface and a back support with a back support surface. The sea... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7905790 | Theme park ride with ride-through screen system A vehicle and screen assembly is provided for theme park rides to create a ride-through screen experience. The assembly includes a vehicle for carrying passengers that includes a top or roof assembly with first and second sets of magnetic elements on an exterior sur... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7905789 | Specialized restraint systems for amusement rides The patron restraint system for amusement rides includes a locking receiver with a locking assembly for engaging a restraining strap. The engagement of the restraining strap in the locking receiver can be verified by a ride operator by visual or physical inspection,... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7766754 | Amusement ride system and method of use thereof One embodiment of the invention discloses a method for animating an advertising device. The method comprising multiple steps such as providing a track system and a tower that is operatively coupled to the track. The tower can comprise one or more substantially trans... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7762895 | Amusement apparatus with movable floor portion An amusement apparatus includes at least a pair of interconnected platforms configured to move on a track. A seat may be connected to at least one of the platforms and may include, for example, a support and an immobilization device for immobilizing the user on the ... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7632191 | Seat for amusement apparatus A seat for amusement apparatus, unusually suitable for allowing the user to adopt a new position on the apparatus, comprising a support and means for immobilising the user on the support. The immobilising means comprise at least one support in front of the user and ... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7354351 | False surface for amusement ride special effect A pair of opposed inflatable bladders form a false floor, ceiling or wall having a seam through which an object support is propelled, deforming the inflatable bladders around the support, thereby giving the appearance that an object mounted on the support above the ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7351154 | Fun-ride and a method for the operation of a fun-ride A fun-ride more particularly for amusement parks, fairs and the like comprises at least one rail vehicle 1 and a guide lap for the vehicle 1. In a lateral projection a lap section 2 of the guide lap essentially constitutes a loop, the lap sectio... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7195486 | Reconfigurable simulation structure A simulator structure with a deck for mounting various components including controls, one or two seats, an instrument panel and an image projector. The components are mounted to the deck using suitable fasteners, such as bolts and nuts. The image projector displays ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7166032 | Passenger restraint system A passenger restraint system for a vehicle having a plurality of seats, each seat having a seatbelt, a retractor from which the seatbelt is extendable, and a receiver used to latch the seatbelt. Each retractor includes a first pneumatic locking element and a second ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7162959 | Transportation system A transportation system is provided, in which a light-weight, small-sized vehicle can be used. This transportation system comprises a rail extending between stations, vehicle capable of running on the rail and carrying a drive unit, first zone for accelerating the v... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7115071 | “Figure-eight” track, apparatus and method for sensory-motor exercise A track for cognitive and physical training has a figure-eight surface with both or alternate inner and outer borders. Adjustable weight-bearing rails inside and outside the track assist rehabilitation. Gates in outer rails admit users to the track. Oppositely swing... | 10/03/2006 |
| 6969323 | Amusement ride An amusement ride combining rotational motion, linear motion, and tumbling motion. Rotational motion and linear motion are independently variable and tumbling motion is added at patrons option. For ride patrons this offers a wide variety of acceleration and speed ex... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6953377 | Suspended runway A runway over which can travel vehicles driven by gravity, comprising a supporting structure and a track line structure sustained by the supporting structure and extending from a upper start region to a lower arrival region, wherein the supporting structure is limit... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6929553 | Wheelchair glider A wheelchair glider is provided having a frame assembly and a platform swingingly suspended substantially horizontally within the frame assembly by a swing arm assembly, the platform being configured to support at least one wheelchair thereon, including wheelchairs ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6910972 | Real-size simulated pneumatic drag strip ride A real-size simulated drag strip ride is presented which recreates the physical and visual sensations of a drag race. A pair of real-size dragsters are positioned along specified and controlled parallel linear tracks. The occupant is positioned inside the driver's c... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6875115 | Apparatus for an amusement ride and fall An amusement ride and fall apparatus includes a track having a discharge point below which there is a substantial drop. A passenger is propelled along the track to the discharge point and discharged therefrom with a horizontal component of motion. The passenger then... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6796908 | Interactive dark ride The invention provides an interactive dark ride configured and designed to stimulate the development of creative thinking and problem solving abilities and to encourage group cooperation and team work. A dark ride vehicle is also provided having inward-facing seatin... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6592462 | Compressed fluid propelled amusement racing vehicle capable of moving human occupant driver/rider An amusement ride that simulates the sport of drag racing. The ride includes a vehicle propelled by a compressed fluid system. They compressed fluid system includes a pressure sleeve slid over and receiving pressure from a pressure tube. The vehicle is at... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6487975 | Roller coaster car having a force-isolated passenger compartment A roller coaster ride includes a pair of spaced apart parallel tracks and a car assembly. The car assembly includes a superstructure with wheels which engage the track and a passenger compartment which is coupled to the superstructure but force-isolated f... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6397755 | Amusement ride An amusement ride comprises a hollow launch tube having an inner surface and first and second ends, the first end being open; a passenger vehicle having an outer peripheral surface which forms a substantial seal with the inner surface of the launch tube s... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6348004 | Amusement device comprising a carriage which can be moved over a guide A method for moving at least one carriage over a guide by transport mechanism, wherein the carriage, which can be moved over the guide, is connected to an engaging mechanism, which can be moved by the transport mechanism, whereupon the carriage is moved i... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6340280 | Amusement ride vehicle with wheelchair ramp An amusement ride vehicle includes a floor deck assembly slideably mounted inside the body of the vehicle when the vehicle is in motion and telescopically extended away from the body toward a loading platform when the vehicle is at rest. A ramp assembly i... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6287211 | Installation for amusement park The installation for amusement park, comprises at least one vehicle designed in such a way as to be able to accommodate at least one passenger in at least one seat, associated with at least one retention device. The retention device comprises a pivoting b... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6176788 | Track-mounted ride powered by compressed gas A track-mounted ride powered by compressed gas injected either into a tube surrounding the vehicle of the ride or into a housing having a piston connected to a catch that removably engages the vehicle. The track can be an open course or a closed course. B... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6171198 | Merry-go-round for wheel chairs A merry-go-round with a frame supported for rotation by a plurality of driven wheels, the merry-go-round having a space for a wheel chair and a space for a non-wheel chair bound person. Each separate space on the merry-go-round is associated with a respec... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6162127 | Amusement park with rides conveying park-goers in their own motor vehicles An amusement park includes a plurality of rides, each ride being provided with car support mechanisms. Each car support mechanism is configured to receive and support an automotive vehicle filled with at least one passenger.... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6149528 | Amusement ride vehicle folding seat An amusement ride vehicle includes a seat for accommodating a rider in a wheelchair. A door attached to the seat pivots outwardly. The seat bottom folds down and a seat back pivotably attached to the seat bottom retracts, to create space for maneuvering a... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6110049 | Device for simulating longitudinal and transverse accelerations on a vehicle compartment The device for simulating longitudinal and transverse accelerations on a vehicle compartment has a first motion level for longitudinal displacement of the compartment and, placed on top of the former, a second motion level for transverse displacement of t... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6095926 | Amusement ride vehicle An amusement ride vehicle includes a vehicle chassis that rolls on caster wheels. Pinch drive wheels, driven by on-board electric motors, engage a guide rail and propel the vehicle along a rack. A motion base is positioned on top of the vehicle chassis. A... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6074306 | Amusement park vehicle for the physically disabled An amusement ride vehicle has a seat on a seat chassis. The seat moves up for assisting a physically disabled person to enter or exit the vehicle. The seat moves down before the vehicle begins to ride. A slide is attachable to the vehicle to help a disabl... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6024647 | Amusement ride vehicle with motion controlled seating An amusement ride vehicle with motion controlled seating includes a chassis supporting a platform. Guests are transported through an amusement attraction in seating attached to the platform. Preferably, the guests ride in a chair having a hinged seat pan ... | 02/15/2000 |
| 6007338 | Roller coaster simulator A realistic roller coaster simulator is disclosed having one or more passenger seats equipped with a safety harness and mounted for 360 degree rotational movement along at least two axes for simulating the motion of a roller coaster. A controller is provi... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5964665 | Vehicle playing apparatus A vehicle playing apparatus on which a player himself or herself operates a simulation vehicle. The apparatus comprises a vehicle moving variably on which a player rides, driving mechanism 33, 70 for driving the vehicle detection member 25, 26, 35 for det... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5935012 | Wheeled child seat with track A wheeled child seat is provided including a seat having a bottom, a back integrally coupled to the bottom and extending upwardly therefrom. A harness is provided for securing a child within the seat. Also included is a drive assembly having wheels mounte... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5827123 | Carousel for carnivals and amusement parks A carousel for carnivals and amusement parks of the type comprising a loading and unloading station (10) for passengers in vehicles moving about the path of a tubular railway (1) defining curves, ups and downs. Each vehicle (2) comprises a rolling platfor... | 10/27/1998 |
