Water feature for wave pools
US8375477B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04H4/0006
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention relates to wave pools and diversion channels that capture high kinetic energy portions of a wave generated within the wave pool, and redirects the captured wave portions to the vicinity of wave formation, preferably timed so as reinforce a subsequently generated wave. The high kinetic energy within the diversion channel creates an additional feature in the form of an action river for riders of a wave pool to enjoy. At the same time, capturing of portions of the wave reduces the backwash of the wave and stabilizes the level of water within the wave pool, especially for embodiments with wave generators and pools capable of high volume waves. Riders may enter the diversion channel and ride from the distal, beach end of the wave pool to the proximal, wave generating end.
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