Waterslide with uphill run and flotation device therefor

Details Waterslide with uphill run and flotation device therefor Waterslide with uphill run and flotation device therefor

1990-03-26

1991-04-30

Chilcot, Jr., Richard E.

Undertaking

104 70, A63G 2110

Patent

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050111345

ABSTRACT:
A waterslide defined by a trough proceeding generally downhill and carrying water to be skimmed over by a rider, is arranged with successive uphill and downhill sections. An elongated drain at a low elevation between the uphill and downhill sections prevents pooling of water tending to slow down the rider. Water is injected into the trough at relatively higher elevations on both the downhill and uphill sections, establishing a gravity flow of water in a forward direction relative to the rider path along the downhill section and in the reverse on the uphill section. The downhill section and the subsequent uphill section are dimensioned such that kinetic energy accumulated by the rider carries the rider over the uphill section and the arc over the uphill section can be parabolic along a free fall trajectory of the rider. A pad for supporting the rider while traversing the waterslide has a U-shaped bow support web disposed at a front of the apparatus, with spaced legs extending rearwardly and an integral handle graspable by the rider. Two integral web and handle members are wrapped part way around by the leading edge of the pad and attached thereto by push pin fasteners.

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