Amusement devices – Body slide – Water slide
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-09
2006-05-09
Chambers, A. Michael (Department: 3753)
Amusement devices
Body slide
Water slide
C472S128000, C137S545000, C137S550000, C137S565300, C137S565330, C104S070000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07040994
ABSTRACT:
A redundant array pumping system and control system is provided for water rides for ensuring continuous and non-disruptive supply of water. The pumping system incorporates a redundant pump and filter array in conjunction with a nozzle system for injecting water onto a ride surface. The nozzle system may incorporate a plurality of redundant or quasi-redundant nozzles. The hydraulic system can include many levels of redundancy as applied to its various components, such as pumps, filters and nozzles. Additionally, the system can be equipped with a plurality of pressure and flow sensors for monitoring and controlling the performance of the pumps, filters and nozzles of the hydraulic system.
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Henry Jeffery W.
Lochtefeld Thomas J.
Chambers A. Michael
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
Light Wave Ltd.
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