Patent · US Expired

Top loading swing type amusement ride

US6440002B1 · kind B1 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 15, 2000
Grant dateAug 27, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63G2031/002
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A giant swing ride features a launch tower rider loading platform that surrounds the rider with a safety rail and/or wall to prevent falling from the rider loading platform during loading. Various launch mechanisms include a release hook, a falling door and a retracting floor.

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