Ride attraction having animated figures
US5685778A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 1996 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63G31/007
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A ride attraction has vehicles on a vehicle path. An animated figure over or on one side of the vehicle path is concealed from the path, and passengers in the vehicles on the path, by a waterfall. As the vehicles approach the waterfall, a diverter closes off the waterfall or diverts the waterfall into sidewalls creating an opening and exposing the animated figure. Simultaneously, the animated figure moves forward through the waterfall, or the plane of the waterfall, and approaches the oncoming vehicle. The sudden emergence and movement of the animated figure from a concealed position behind the waterfall adds to the excitement of the ride attraction.
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