Abstract:
A dispenser for a flotation device in accordance with present embodiments may include a housing comprising an aperture. The dispenser may also include a plurality of flotation devices positioned in the housing; and a base positioned in the housing and supporting the plurality of flotation devices, wherein the base is configured to move relative to the housing to move the plurality of flotation devices jointly to position at least one flotation device adjacent to the aperture to permit removal of the at least one flotation device from the housing via the aperture.
Abstract:
A vehicle motion control system comprising: a sliding surface; a vehicle adapted to slide on said sliding surface; and a linear motor associated with the vehicle and the sliding surface for affecting sliding motion of the vehicle on the sliding surface.
Abstract:
A self-sufficient man-made island complex having a plurality of interconnected islands housing a theme resort simulating a tropical paradise in which the guests have a multitude of activities in which they interact and learn about nature and particularly marine life. Lodging and entertainment facilities are located both on the surface and underwater.
Abstract:
A ride system (1) and method are described. In some embodiments, a ride system (1) may be generally related to other amusement rides and attractions. Further, the disclosure relates to water based rides and to a system (1 ) which, may include an inclined rotating threaded tube/tubes (7) and accessories used for transporting participant/participants (3) and their vehicles (5) from a first source of water (P) to a second (P') and subsequent sources of water as required. In some embodiments, the system (1) may include a control system, which may be automated, semi-automated or manual. Accordingly a participant/participants (3) and their vehicles (5) entering the rotating threaded tube (7) at one end can be carried to the other end by a body of water moving along the internal screw thread (13) as the tube (7) rotates about its axis (X).
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:
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, 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:
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 system for conveying a participant from a first source of water to a second source of water. The system may include one or more fluid jets. The fluid jets may function to produce a fluid stream having a predetermined velocity which is selectively greater, less than, or the same as a velocity of a participant at each of the fluid jet locations and are oriented tangentially with respect to the surface of the source of water so as to contact a participant and/or participant vehicle. An amusement ride system may include a system for controlling a participant flow rate through a multi path water amusement ride system. The system may include at least one gate mechanism which functions, upon activation, to inhibit a participant from entering one or more path choices. An amusement ride system may include a system for facilitating entry of a participant on a floatation device. The system may include one or more portions of water including a depth of water which allows a participant to more easily enter a floatation device.
Abstract:
A conveyor belt 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 a first source of water and a second source of water and a belt coupled to the first source of water and to the second source of water. In addition, the conveyor belt system comprises a belt movement system channel configured to move the belt in a loop during use. The first and second sources of water may or may not be at a different elevation. The conveyor belt system configured to convey the participant from the first source of water to the second source of water.
Abstract:
A water ride for use in a leisure park comprising an inclined hollow rotating tube (1) having an internal screw thread (2). The first end (4) of the tube is at a lower water level (L1) and the second end (5) of the tube is at a higher water level (L2). Accordingly, a user entering the tube (1) at one level can be carried to the other level by a body of water moving along the internal screw thread (2) as the tube (1) rotates abouts its axis.