公开(公告)号：US11787447B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-17

申请号：US16692920

申请日：2019-11-22

Applicant: Universal City Studios LLC

Inventor： Maria Carlota Fontiveros Penso ,  Rachel Sarah Wilcox ,  Robert William Dannenfelser, Jr. ,  James Anthony Bertoncello ,  Michael David Russell, Jr.

IPC: B61B1/02 ,  A63G31/02 ,  A63G31/00 ,  B61B3/00 ,  A63G4/00 ,  B60R21/01 ,  B61L1/04 ,  B61L1/00 ,  B60R21/00

CPC classification number: B61B1/02 ,  A63G4/00 ,  A63G31/00 ,  A63G31/02 ,  B60R21/01 ,  B61B3/00 ,  B61L1/00 ,  B61L1/04 ,  B60R2021/0097

Abstract: A gap blocking system includes a loading platform having a gap separating a first portion of the loading platform from a second portion of the loading platform. A ride vehicle is coupled to a transport extending through the gap. A guardrail assembly having a plurality of guardrail units is coupled to the first portion, where the guardrail units are configured to transition between a first position and a second position. The guardrail units are configured to block access to the gap when in the first position. The ride vehicle includes an engagement feature configured to interface with an individual guardrail unit of the guardrail units to selectively transition the individual guardrail unit from the first position to the second position. The individual guardrail unit is configured to permit the ride vehicle to occupy a guest-accessible position adjacent to or on the loading platform in the second position.

公开(公告)号：US12195052B2

公开(公告)日：2025-01-14

申请号：US18178943

申请日：2023-03-06

Applicant: Universal City Studios LLC

Inventor： James Anthony Bertoncello ,  Michael David Russell, Jr. ,  Fred Calvin Wainwright, Jr. ,  Brad Borgman ,  Daniel Coats ,  Michael Gordon ,  Kenneth D. Salter ,  Frank Weigand

IPC: B61B1/02 ,  A63G4/00 ,  A63G31/00 ,  A63G31/02 ,  B60R21/01 ,  B61B3/00 ,  B61L1/00 ,  B61L1/04 ,  A63G31/16 ,  B60R21/00

Abstract: A gap blocking system includes a loading platform having a gap separating a first portion of the loading platform from a second portion of the loading platform. A ride vehicle is coupled to a transport extending through the gap. The gap blocking system also includes a panel assembly coupled to the loading platform and comprising a plurality of panels, wherein each panel of the plurality of panels is coupled to a respective biasing mechanism coupled to the first portion of the loading platform and configured to bias each panel towards a closed configuration in which each panel extends radially away from the first portion of the loading platform.

公开(公告)号：US20200307650A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-01

申请号：US16692920

申请日：2019-11-22

Applicant: Universal City Studios LLC

Inventor： Maria Carlota Fontiveros Penso ,  Rachel Sarah Wilcox ,  Robert William Dannenfelser, JR. ,  James Anthony Bertoncello ,  Michael David Russell, JR.

IPC: B61B1/02 ,  B61B3/00 ,  A63G31/00

Abstract: A gap blocking system includes a loading platform having a gap separating a first portion of the loading platform from a second portion of the loading platform. A ride vehicle is coupled to a transport extending through the gap. A guardrail assembly having a plurality of guardrail units is coupled to the first portion, where the guardrail units are configured to transition between a first position and a second position. The guardrail units are configured to block access to the gap when in the first position. The ride vehicle includes an engagement feature configured to interface with an individual guardrail unit of the guardrail units to selectively transition the individual guardrail unit from the first position to the second position. The individual guardrail unit is configured to permit the ride vehicle to occupy a guest-accessible position adjacent to or on the loading platform in the second position.

公开(公告)号：US12030451B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-09

申请号：US17316583

申请日：2021-05-10

Applicant: UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Inventor： Rachel Sarah Wilcox ,  James Anthony Bertoncello ,  Michael David Russell, Jr. ,  Shawn Michael Kish

IPC: B60R21/02 ,  A63G31/00 ,  B60R21/00

CPC classification number: B60R21/02 ,  A63G31/00 ,  B60R2021/0097 ,  B60R2021/022

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a method, apparatus, and system for restraining a passenger in a ride vehicle. The system includes a ride seat and a restraint system configured to restrain the passenger against the ride seat. The restraint system includes a crossbar for placing against the passenger, a support bar having a first support bar end coupled to the crossbar and a second support bar end rotatably coupled to a pivot mounted to an upper-rear portion of the ride seat, and a flap coupled to the support bar. The flap is configured to insert into, or extract from, a slot formed within a seat side structure when the support bar is rotated about the pivot and indicate whether the crossbar has attained a minimum closed position for restraining the passenger based on a position of a marking on the flap relative to the slot.

公开(公告)号：US11613278B2

公开(公告)日：2023-03-28

申请号：US16786539

申请日：2020-02-10

Applicant: Universal City Studios LLC

Inventor： James Anthony Bertoncello ,  Michael David Russell, Jr. ,  Fred Calvin Wainwright, Jr. ,  Brad Borgman ,  Daniel Coats ,  Michael Gordon ,  Kenneth D. Salter ,  Frank Weigand

IPC: A63G31/02 ,  B61B1/02 ,  A63G31/00 ,  B61B3/00 ,  A63G4/00 ,  B60R21/01 ,  A63G31/16 ,  B60R21/00

Abstract: A gap blocking system includes a loading platform having a gap separating a first portion of the loading platform from a second portion of the loading platform. A ride vehicle is coupled to a transport extending through the gap. The gap blocking system also includes a panel assembly coupled to the loading platform and comprising a plurality of panels, wherein each panel of the plurality of panels is coupled to a respective biasing mechanism coupled to the first portion of the loading platform and configured to bias each panel towards a closed configuration in which each panel extends radially away from the first portion of the loading platform.

公开(公告)号：US20250100589A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-27

申请号：US18977601

申请日：2024-12-11

Applicant: Universal City Studios LLC

Inventor： Maria Carlota Fontiveros Penso ,  Rachel Sarah Wilcox ,  Robert William Dannenfelser, JR. ,  James Anthony Bertoncello ,  Michael David Russell, JR.

IPC: B61B1/02 ,  A63G4/00 ,  A63G31/00 ,  A63G31/02 ,  A63G31/16 ,  B60R21/00 ,  B60R21/01 ,  B61B3/00 ,  B61L1/00 ,  B61L1/04

Abstract: A gap blocking system includes a loading platform having a gap separating a first portion of the loading platform from a second portion of the loading platform. A ride vehicle is coupled to a transport extending through the gap. A guardrail assembly having a plurality of guardrail units is coupled to the first portion, where the guardrail units are configured to transition between a first position and a second position. The guardrail units are configured to block access to the gap when in the first position. The ride vehicle includes an engagement feature configured to interface with an individual guardrail unit of the guardrail units to selectively transition the individual guardrail unit from the first position to the second position. The individual guardrail unit is configured to permit the ride vehicle to occupy a guest-accessible position adjacent to or on the loading platform in the second position.

公开(公告)号：US20250001963A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-02

申请号：US18766164

申请日：2024-07-08

Applicant: Universal City Studios LLC

Inventor： Rachel Sarah Wilcox ,  James Anthony Bertoncello ,  Michael David Russell, JR. ,  Shawn Michael Kish

IPC: B60R21/02 ,  A63G31/00 ,  B60R21/00

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a method, apparatus, and system for restraining a passenger in a ride vehicle. The system includes a ride seat and a restraint system configured to restrain the passenger against the ride seat. The restraint system includes a crossbar for placing against the passenger, a support bar having a first support bar end coupled to the crossbar and a second support bar end rotatably coupled to a pivot mounted to an upper-rear portion of the ride seat, and a flap coupled to the support bar. The flap is configured to insert into, or extract from, a slot formed within a seat side structure when the support bar is rotated about the pivot and indicate whether the crossbar has attained a minimum closed position for restraining the passenger based on a position of a marking on the flap relative to the slot.

公开(公告)号：US20230202532A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-29

申请号：US18178943

申请日：2023-03-06

Applicant: Universal City Studios LLC

Inventor： James Anthony Bertoncello ,  Michael David Russell, JR. ,  Fred Calvin Wainwright, JR. ,  Brad Borgman ,  Daniel Coats ,  Michael Gordon ,  Kenneth D. Salter ,  Frank Weigand

IPC: B61B1/02 ,  A63G31/02 ,  A63G31/00 ,  B61B3/00 ,  A63G4/00 ,  B60R21/01

CPC classification number: B61B1/02 ,  A63G31/02 ,  A63G31/00 ,  B61B3/00 ,  A63G4/00 ,  B60R21/01 ,  A63G31/007 ,  A63G31/16

Abstract: A gap blocking system includes a loading platform having a gap separating a first portion of the loading platform from a second portion of the loading platform. A ride vehicle is coupled to a transport extending through the gap. The gap blocking system also includes a panel assembly coupled to the loading platform and comprising a plurality of panels, wherein each panel of the plurality of panels is coupled to a respective biasing mechanism coupled to the first portion of the loading platform and configured to bias each panel towards a closed configuration in which each panel extends radially away from the first portion of the loading platform.

公开(公告)号：US20250145185A1

公开(公告)日：2025-05-08

申请号：US19012516

申请日：2025-01-07

Applicant: Universal City Studios LLC

Inventor： James Anthony Bertoncello ,  Michael David Russell, Jr. ,  Fred Calvin Wainwright, Jr. ,  Brad Borgman ,  Daniel Coats ,  Michael Gordon ,  Kenneth D. Salter ,  Frank Weigand

IPC: B61B1/02 ,  A63G4/00 ,  A63G31/00 ,  A63G31/02 ,  A63G31/16 ,  B60R21/00 ,  B60R21/01 ,  B61B3/00 ,  B61L1/00 ,  B61L1/04

Abstract: A gap blocking system includes a loading platform having a gap separating a first portion of the loading platform from a second portion of the loading platform. A ride vehicle is coupled to a transport extending through the gap. The gap blocking system also includes a panel assembly coupled to the loading platform and comprising a plurality of panels, wherein each panel of the plurality of panels is coupled to a respective biasing mechanism coupled to the first portion of the loading platform and configured to bias each panel towards a closed configuration in which each panel extends radially away from the first portion of the loading platform.

公开(公告)号：US12172679B2

公开(公告)日：2024-12-24

申请号：US18474681

申请日：2023-09-26

Applicant: Universal City Studios LLC

Inventor： Maria Carlota Fontiveros Penso ,  Rachel Sarah Wilcox ,  Robert William Dannenfelser, Jr. ,  James Anthony Bertoncello ,  Michael David Russell, Jr.

IPC: B61B1/02 ,  A63G4/00 ,  A63G31/00 ,  A63G31/02 ,  B60R21/01 ,  B61B3/00 ,  B61L1/00 ,  B61L1/04 ,  A63G31/16 ,  B60R21/00

Abstract: A gap blocking system includes a loading platform having a gap separating a first portion of the loading platform from a second portion of the loading platform. A ride vehicle is coupled to a transport extending through the gap. A guardrail assembly having a plurality of guardrail units is coupled to the first portion, where the guardrail units are configured to transition between a first position and a second position. The guardrail units are configured to block access to the gap when in the first position. The ride vehicle includes an engagement feature configured to interface with an individual guardrail unit of the guardrail units to selectively transition the individual guardrail unit from the first position to the second position. The individual guardrail unit is configured to permit the ride vehicle to occupy a guest-accessible position adjacent to or on the loading platform in the second position.