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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5556340 | Amusement ride assembly with rotating tube synchronized with an image An amusement ride attraction, with a rotating tube and an image is disclosed that is, relatively inexpensive and compact. The viewer stands inside the rotating tube, and the forces applied to the viewer are in automatic synchronization with the projected ... | 09/17/1996 |
| 5551920 | Motion base A motion base for an apparatus for subjecting a user to sensory experience is provided. The motion base has a motion generator for moving a platform about at least one axis of rotation. The platform supports the user such that the user's center of gravity... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5531644 | Space game floater apparatus A space game floater apparatus is disclosed, which can be utilized by any person for obtaining simulation experiment similar to space floating or enjoying various space games without need of any preliminary training. A dome-like floating space shell defines an... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5513990 | Realistic motion ride simulator A ride motion simulator comprising a first lower tier carried on at least three retractable and extensible legs secured to a base platform, the lower tier having support arms at edges thereof extending upwardly and outwardly a length approximately equal t... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5509806 | Portable multiple module simulator aparatus and method of use A method and apparatus are disclosed for multi-media simulation of the sounds, sights, and motions associated with various real life experiences. Roadable trailers having modules are combined to form a platform or support for an exoskeleton in the shape o... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5509631 | Three axis motion platform A motion platform that is displaceable along three axes includes first, second and third carriage assemblies. There is an apparatus connected to each of said carriage assemblies for linearly displacing each of the carriages along a single planar axis. The... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5473990 | Ride vehicle control system This disclosure provides to a ride vehicle for used in an amusement attraction. The ride vehicle mounts a structure upon a hydraulically-actuated motion base, so that the passenger holding structure may be articulated about one or more axes as the vehicle... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5433670 | Compact simulator system theater A compact theater for use with a simulator system includes a motion base moveable only along three mutually orthogonal displacement axes by means of displaceable actuators. A projector and screen are included for providing a sequence of audio signals and ... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5403238 | Amusement park attraction An amusement park attraction having a dynamic ride vehicle for executing a sequence of distinct motion patterns and for providing unique ride experiences in the amusement park attraction or other environment. The ride vehicle includes a movable chassis an... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5336132 | Multisensation creation apparatus employing stereoscopic imagery A ship, in which stereoscopic imagery is displayed, can move, and the ship can swing in various directions and can vibrate. The ship moves along a guide path while the stereoscopic imagery is being viewed by inside viewers. The guide path includes a plura... | 08/09/1994 |
| 5282772 | Simulator for shooting down the rapids In the simulator for shooting down the rapids in accordance with the present invention, a platform is installed on one side of a water channel in which a boat moves, and a theater zone is installed on the other side. In the theater zone, a boat swaying de... | 02/01/1994 |
| 5219315 | Water effects enhanced motion base simulator ride A simulator for water rides, that has a raft which is moved about such that it approximates the movement of a raft floating along a body of water. The simulator has a theater projection system constructed to display visual images onto a screen located ins... | 06/15/1993 |
| 5009412 | Eathquake simulator for a theme park In order to give a relatively large number of people, for example twenty-five to sixty people, the sensation of experiencing an earthquake, without those people running any risk, an earthquake simulator for a theme park comprises a platform 1 on which at ... | 04/23/1991 |
| 4986784 | Water sport device and associated safety anchoring system A water sport device for use on flowing water is disclosed comprising a water skimming device attached to one end of a flexible safety rod that is adapted for buoyancy. Connected to the opposite end of the flexible safety rod is one end of a tether having... | 01/22/1991 |
| 3993304 | Amusement ride apparatus The apparatus simulates a motorcycle ride over an irregular terrain and has a pair of cycles arranged at transversely opposite sides of the apparatus supported at the opposite ends of a common supporting structure. A horizontal rotatable drive member and ... | 11/23/1976 |
