公开(公告)号：US20110014988A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-20

申请号：US12838136

申请日：2010-07-16

Applicant: Jeffery Wayne Henry ,  John Timothy Schooley

Inventor： Jeffery Wayne Henry ,  John Timothy Schooley

IPC: A63G21/18

CPC classification number: A63G21/18 ,  A63G3/02

Abstract: A water transportation system and method are described, generally related to water amusement attractions and rides. Further, the disclosure generally relates to water-powered rides and to a system and method in which participants may be actively involved in a water attraction. This transportation system may include a plurality of covers forming a covering system over at least a portion of the water transportation and/or amusement system. In some embodiments, at least one of the covers may be positionable. In addition, the water transportation system may include conveyor belt systems and water locks configured to convey participants from a first source of water to a second source of water which may or may not be at a different elevation.

Abstract translation: 描述了水运系统和方法，一般涉及到水上娱乐景点和游乐设施。 此外，本公开内容一般涉及水上乘车，以及参与者可能积极参与水吸引的系统和方法。 该运输系统可以包括在水运和/或娱乐系统的至少一部分上形成覆盖系统的多个盖。 在一些实施例中，盖中的至少一个可以是可定位的。 此外，水运输系统可以包括传送带系统和水锁，其被配置为将参与者从第一水源传送到第二水源，该第二水源可以处于或不在不同的高度。

公开(公告)号：US07371183B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-13

申请号：US11215357

申请日：2005-08-30

Applicant: Jeffery Wayne Henry ,  John Timothy Schooley

Inventor： Jeffery Wayne Henry ,  John Timothy Schooley

IPC: A63G21/18

CPC classification number: A63G3/00

Abstract: An amusement ride system and method are described. In some embodiments, an amusement ride system may be generally related to water amusement attractions and rides. Further, the disclosure generally relates to water-powered rides and to a system and method in which participants may be more involved in a water attraction. An amusement ride system may include an elevation system for conveying a participant from a first source of water to a second source of water. An elevation system may assist in adjusting and/or controlling a participant flow rate through at least a portion of a water amusement park. An elevation system may include two or more conveyor belt systems. An elevation system for adjusting a participant flow rate may include one or more floating queue lines. An elevation system may include a control system. A control system may be automated, semi-automated, or manual.

Abstract translation: 描述了娱乐系统和方法。 在一些实施例中，娱乐乘坐系统通常可以与水游乐场所和游乐设施有关。 此外，本公开内容一般涉及水上乘车，以及参与者可能更多参与吸水的系统和方法。 游乐机系统可以包括用于将参与者从第一水源输送到第二水源的升降系统。 升降系统可以帮助调节和/或控制通过水上乐园的至少一部分的参与者流量。 升降系统可以包括两个或更多个输送带系统。 用于调整参与者流量的升降系统可以包括一个或多个浮动队列线。 升降系统可以包括控制系统。 控制系统可以是自动化，半自动化或手动的。

公开(公告)号：US08251832B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-28

申请号：US12838136

申请日：2010-07-16

Applicant: Jeffery Wayne Henry ,  John Timothy Schooley

Inventor： Jeffery Wayne Henry ,  John Timothy Schooley

IPC: A63G21/18 ,  A63H31/00

CPC classification number: A63G21/18 ,  A63G3/02

Abstract: A water transportation system and method are described, generally related to water amusement attractions and rides. Further, the disclosure generally relates to water-powered rides and to a system and method in which participants may be actively involved in a water attraction. This transportation system may include a plurality of covers forming a covering system over at least a portion of the water transportation and/or amusement system. In some embodiments, at least one of the covers may be positionable. In addition, the water transportation system may include conveyor belt systems and water locks configured to convey participants from a first source of water to a second source of water which may or may not be at a different elevation.

Abstract translation: 描述了水运系统和方法，一般涉及到水上娱乐景点和游乐设施。 此外，本公开内容一般涉及水上乘车，以及参与者可能积极参与水吸引的系统和方法。 该运输系统可以包括在水运和/或娱乐系统的至少一部分上形成覆盖系统的多个盖。 在一些实施例中，盖中的至少一个可以是可定位的。 此外，水运输系统可以包括传送带系统和水锁，其被配置为将参与者从第一水源传送到第二水源，该第二水源可以处于或不在不同的高度。

公开(公告)号：US07775896B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-17

申请号：US11512709

申请日：2006-08-30

Applicant: Jeffery Wayne Henry ,  John Timothy Schooley

Inventor： Jeffery Wayne Henry ,  John Timothy Schooley

IPC: A63G31/12 ,  A63G31/00

CPC classification number: A63G3/00 ,  A63G3/06 ,  A63G21/18 ,  A63G31/007 ,  Y10T137/0318

Abstract: A water transportation system and method are described, generally related to water amusement attractions and rides. Further, the disclosure generally relates to water-powered rides and to a system and method in which participants may be actively involved in a water attraction. This transportation system comprises at least two water stations and at least one water channel connecting the at least two water stations for the purpose of conveying participants between the at least two water stations. In addition, a floating water park positioned in a body of water is described, as well as, a floating marine park. A floating marine/water park may include one or more floating containers positioned in a body of a first fluid. One or more of the floating containers may function to hold a second fluid, marine life, and/or participants in water amusement activities. A water transportation system may include a floating marine/water park.

Abstract translation: 描述了水运系统和方法，一般涉及到水上娱乐景点和游乐设施。 此外，本公开内容一般涉及水上乘车，以及参与者可能积极参与水吸引的系统和方法。 该运输系统包括至少两个水站和连接至少两个水站的至少一个水道，用于在至少两个水站之间传送参与者。 此外，还描述了位于水体中的浮水公园以及浮动的海洋公园。 漂浮的海洋/水上公园可以包括位于第一流体的主体中的一个或多个浮动容器。 一个或多个浮动容器可以起到保持第二流体，海洋生物和/或水游戏活动参与者的作用。 水上交通系统可能包括一个浮动的海洋/水上公园。

公开(公告)号：US07727077B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-01

申请号：US11244864

申请日：2005-10-06

Applicant: Jeffery Wayne Henry ,  John Timothy Schooley

Inventor： Jeffery Wayne Henry ,  John Timothy Schooley

IPC: A63G21/18 ,  A63G21/00

CPC classification number: A63G3/00 ,  A63G21/18

Abstract: A water amusement ride system is disclosed. The system may include a device or apparatus, including a water bypass channel in fluid communication with a channel of water. The water bypass channel may include a water entrance, a water exit, and an adjustable valve. The water entrance is in fluid communication with water upstream of the apparatus. The water exit is in fluid communication with water downstream of the apparatus. The adjustable valve may be located between the water entrance and the water exit. The adjustable valve may be adjusted to control an amount of water exiting the water bypass channel. The water bypass channel may increase the flow rate of water between the water entrance and the water exit of the water bypass channel. The water bypass channel may assist in controlling a water effect.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种水上娱乐系统。 该系统可以包括装置或装置，包括与水通道流体连通的水旁通通道。 水旁通通道可以包括水入口，出水口和可调节的阀。 水入口与设备上游的水流体连通。 出水口与设备下游的水流体连通。 可调节阀可位于入水口和出水口之间。 可调整可调节阀以控制离开水旁通通道的水量。 水旁路通道可以增加水旁路通道的入水口和出水口之间的水流量。 水旁路通道可以有助于控制水的作用。

公开(公告)号：US07921601B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-12

申请号：US11407886

申请日：2006-04-20

Applicant: Jeffery Wayne Henry ,  John Timothy Schooley

Inventor： Jeffery Wayne Henry ,  John Timothy Schooley

IPC: A01G9/02

CPC classification number: A41G1/007 ,  A01G9/022 ,  A01G23/043 ,  A01G27/005 ,  A63G3/00 ,  A63G21/18

Abstract: A water amusement system may include a composite tree and an elevated structure. A composite tree may include a base having an artificial trunk portion. The base may be coupled to a surface. Living plants may be coupled to the base. Portions of the living plants may form branches of the composite tree. In some embodiments, the living plants are living trees. The water amusement system may include a water amusement ride coupled to the base. The water amusement ride may include an access point configured to allow participants to access the water amusement ride from the structure. The access point may be positioned adjacent to the base.

Abstract translation: 水上娱乐系统可以包括复合树和升高的结构。 复合树可以包括具有人造干线部分的基座。 基座可以联接到表面。 活的植物可以连接到基地。 活植物的一部分可以形成复合树的分支。 在一些实施例中，活植物是活树。 水上娱乐系统可以包括耦合到基座的水上游乐场。 水上游乐设施可以包括接入点，其被配置为允许参与者从结构中进入水上游乐场。 接入点可以定位成与基座相邻。

公开(公告)号：US07857704B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-28

申请号：US11522056

申请日：2006-09-15

Applicant: Jeffery Wayne Henry ,  John Timothy Schooley

Inventor： Jeffery Wayne Henry ,  John Timothy Schooley

IPC: A63H23/10 ,  A63H23/00

CPC classification number: A63G3/00 ,  A63F3/00157 ,  A63F5/00 ,  A63F2250/0414 ,  A63F2250/205 ,  A63G5/00

Abstract: A system may enable a participant to play games of chance in a water environment. A gambling facility may be part of a water ride. The gambling facility is coupled to a water amusement system. Gambling stations may be at least partially submerged in the body of water. Gambling apparatus may float on or be coupled to structures in the body of water. A participant may move from station to station, or apparatus to apparatus, by swimming, floating, traveling underwater, walking or jogging in the body of water, or using a conveyor. In some embodiments, participant identifiers are coupled to the one or more participants. The participant identifiers may be used to assess a status of the participants in the gambling facility or water amusement park system.

Abstract translation: 系统可以使参与者在水环境中玩游戏机会。 赌博设施可能是水上乘车的一部分。 赌博设施与水上娱乐系统相结合。 赌博站可能至少部分淹没在水体内。 赌博设备可以漂浮在水体中或与水体中的结构物结合。 参与者可以通过游泳，浮动，水下移动，在水中行走或慢跑或使用输送机，从站到站或设备移动到设备。 在一些实施例中，参与者标识符被耦合到一个或多个参与者。 参与者标识符可用于评估赌博设施或水上游乐园系统中的参与者的状态。

公开(公告)号：US07780536B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-24

申请号：US11513315

申请日：2006-08-30

Applicant: Jeffery Wayne Henry ,  John Timothy Schooley

Inventor： Jeffery Wayne Henry ,  John Timothy Schooley

IPC: A63G3/00 ,  A63G31/00

CPC classification number: A63G3/00 ,  A63G3/06 ,  A63G21/18 ,  A63G31/007 ,  Y10T137/0318

Abstract: A water transportation system and method are described, generally related to water amusement attractions and rides. This transportation system comprises at least two water stations and at least one water channel connecting the at least two water stations for the purpose of conveying participants between the at least two water stations. In addition, a floating water park positioned in a body of water is described, as well as, a floating marine park. A floating marine/water park may include one or more floating containers positioned in a body of a first fluid. One or more of the floating containers may function to hold a second fluid, marine life, and/or participants in water amusement activities. A floating marine park may include one or more convertible roofs functioning to substantially cover at least a portion of one or more of the floating containers.

Abstract translation: 描述了水运系统和方法，一般涉及到水上娱乐景点和游乐设施。 该运输系统包括至少两个水站和连接至少两个水站的至少一个水道，用于在至少两个水站之间传送参与者。 此外，还描述了位于水体中的浮水公园以及浮动的海洋公园。 漂浮的海洋/水上公园可以包括位于第一流体的主体中的一个或多个浮动容器。 一个或多个浮动容器可以起到保持第二流体，海洋生物和/或水游戏活动参与者的作用。 浮动海洋公园可以包括一个或多个敞篷车顶，其功能基本上覆盖一个或多个浮动容器的至少一部分。

公开(公告)号：US07766753B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-03

申请号：US11512737

申请日：2006-08-30

Applicant: Jeffery Wayne Henry ,  John Timothy Schooley

Inventor： Jeffery Wayne Henry ,  John Timothy Schooley

IPC: A63G3/00 ,  A63G31/00

CPC classification number: A63G3/00 ,  A63G3/06 ,  A63G21/18 ,  A63G31/007 ,  Y10T137/0318

Abstract: A water transportation system and method are described, generally related to water amusement attractions and rides. This transportation system comprises at least two water stations and at least one water channel connecting the at least two water stations for the purpose of conveying participants between the at least two water stations. In addition, a floating water park positioned in a body of water is described, as well as, a floating marine park. A floating marine/water park may include one or more floating containers positioned in a body of a first fluid. One or more of the floating containers may function to hold a second fluid, marine life, and/or participants in water amusement activities. A floating marine park may include two or more of the floating containers, which may be assembled and used at a first site, dissembled, and then assembled and used at a second site.

Abstract translation: 描述了水运系统和方法，一般涉及到水上娱乐景点和游乐设施。 该运输系统包括至少两个水站和连接至少两个水站的至少一个水道，用于在至少两个水站之间传送参与者。 此外，还描述了位于水体中的浮水公园以及浮动的海洋公园。 漂浮的海洋/水上公园可以包括位于第一流体的主体中的一个或多个浮动容器。 一个或多个浮动容器可以起到保持第二流体，海洋生物和/或水游戏活动参与者的作用。 浮动海洋公园可以包括两个或更多个浮动容器，其可以在第一部位组装和使用，拆卸，然后组装并在第二部位使用。

公开(公告)号：US07758435B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-20

申请号：US11512713

申请日：2006-08-30

Applicant: Jeffery Wayne Henry ,  John Timothy Schooley

Inventor： Jeffery Wayne Henry ,  John Timothy Schooley

IPC: A63H23/10 ,  A63H23/00

CPC classification number: A63G3/00 ,  A63G5/00 ,  A63G21/18 ,  A63G33/00

Abstract: An interactive water amusement ride may include a water amusement ride, a competition area located in the water amusement ride, and a participant identifier coupled to a participant in the water amusement ride. The participant may participate in a competition in the competition area. An automated system assesses a status of the participant in the competition. In some embodiments, an automated system for an interactive water amusement ride includes sensors coupled to a competition area. The sensors may detect participant identifiers in the competition area. The sensors may be coupled to a control system. The control system may assess a status of each participant individually and/or a status of the teams in the competition area. Status of participants and/or teams in the competition area may be displayed on a display (e.g., a scoreboard) located at or near the competition area.

Abstract translation: 交互式水上游乐设施可以包括水上游乐设施，位于水上游乐场中的比赛区域，以及与水上游乐机构中的参与者相结合的参与者标识符。 参赛者可以参加比赛区域的比赛。 自动化系统评估比赛中参赛者的状态。 在一些实施例中，用于交互式水上游乐设施的自动化系统包括耦合到竞赛区域的传感器。 传感器可以检测比赛区域中的参与者识别符。 传感器可以耦合到控制系统。 控制系统可以单独地评估每个参与者的状态和/或比赛区域中的队伍的状态。 比赛区域中的参赛者和/或队伍的状态可以显示在位于或接近比赛区域的显示器（例如记分牌）上。