Amusement devices inventions 09/07

20070219004 - Method and system of positionable covers for water amusement parks: 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... Agent: Meyertons, Hood, Kivlin, Kowert & Goetzel, P.C.

20070213137 - Theatrical backdrop for producing a black art effect: The present invention relates to a black art backdrop useful for producing people and objects as if by magic. The backdrop consists of a center section and two winged sections. The center section has a stationary portion and a movable portion. The entire backdrop is covered in black art material... Agent: Passe' Intellectual Property, LLC

20070213138 - Spreader plate assembly for counterweight arbor: A spreader plate assembly intended for use with an arbor carriage includes two congruent rectangular plates, one overlying the other. Each plate has two spaced apart notches disposed on one long side and a circular bore near one of the short sides. The plates are connected in mirror-reversed position relative... Agent: Jaeckle Fleischmann & Mugel, LLP

20070207867 - Linear motor driven amusement ride and method: A waterslide amusement ride having in a portion thereof, a linear induction motor to efficiently and effectively affect the motion of a vehicle sliding on the ride. The linear induction motor comprises linear induction motor units embedded below a sliding surface, and a reaction plate mounted to the bottom of... Agent: Barnes & Thornburg LLP

20070207868 - Racing gate: A race gate has a base and a start bar connected to the base, where the start bar has an elevated start position and a level finish position. A release mechanism interconnects the base and the start bar and retains the start bar in the start position. A controller governs... Agent: Hammer & Hanf, PC

20070207866 - Linear motor driven system and method: 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.... Agent: Barnes & Thornburg LLP

20070207869 - Linear motor driven waterslide ride and method: A waterslide amusement ride having in a portion thereof, a linear induction motor to efficiently and effectively affect the motion of a vehicle sliding on the ride. The linear induction motor comprises linear induction motor units embedded below a sliding surface, and a reaction plate mounted to the bottom of... Agent: Barnes & Thornburg LLP

20070207870 - Child support with multiple electrical modes: A child receiving device is disclosed herein. The device includes a seat pivotally connected to a frame. The device may further include a power transmission line that connects to a remote power source such as an electrical outlet. The transmission line may be hidden within the frame, and may separate... Agent: Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC