Amusement devices – Occupant support translatable along vertical path
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-19
2011-04-19
Morano, S. Joseph (Department: 3617)
Amusement devices
Occupant support translatable along vertical path
C187S404000, C187S406000, C104S053000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07927223
ABSTRACT:
An amusement ride includes a support structure generally having the shape of a vertical standing arch that spans from a first ground base to a second ground base. Movably supported on the support structure is at least one vehicle for carrying one or more passengers at least partially along a length of the support structure from an initial loading position at one of the first and second ground bases. The vehicle is hereby lifted by a lifting device from the initial loading position upwards along the support structure and slowed down by a braking mechanism when it travels from an elevated position in a downward direction along the support structure.
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Day Ursula B.
Feiereisen Henry M.
Morano S. Joseph
Ronald Bussink Amusement Design GmbH
Smith Jason C
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