Looping saucer amusement attraction and method for making the same
US11141666B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63G21/10
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A waterslide feature for providing a looping travel path for a rider traveling thereon and method for making the same. The waterslide feature may be in the shape of a tilted bowl or saucer that provides a 360 degree travel path for a rider around the waterslide feature. The rider may experience a feeling of weightlessness at one or more locations (e.g., art apex) of the travel path. The rider may be provided into the tilted bowl by way of an entrance (e.g., flume) and may be received from the tilted bowl by way of an exit (e.g., flume). The orientation of the entrance and exit may be in any of a variety of configurations, such as side-by-side or over-under. Colored fiberglass, lighting dements, and other features may be included to enhance the visual or other impact of the waterslide feature to riders and/or spectators.
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