Patent · US Expired

Rapid river ride boat

US4696251A · kind A · utility

49Cited by
4References
5Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 7, 1986
Grant dateSep 29, 1987
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 7, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63B1/041
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A circular floatation vehicle, particularly for rafting as an amusement ride, the vehicle having an annular tube with a circular platform inset, wherein the platform inset is constructed with a central contoured core to seat a plurality of occupants around the core, whereby the core provides a common back rest and seat, allowing the occupants to be seated around the core facing outward from the center of the floatation vehicle for improved visibility and safety.

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