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US3885502A
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Entertainment vehicle ride
Assignee: Sarno International Speedways Inc
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Filing: 1974-05-09
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Granted: 1975-05-27
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Expires: 1994-05-09
Abstract
Abstract This is an entertainment ride, in which electrically operated miniature automobiles are utilized, and in which the ride is characterized by features providing maximum thrills, with full safety by use of a unique combination of: An oval, banked, and elevated tract; Safety wheels; Roller guides; Special safety harnesses; and most particularly, a new and distinct metal floor properly adhered to an insulated concrete base, and from which the power is derived for operation of the automobiles by a distinctive, insulated, segmented unique design.
Inventors
- 👤 Jay Sarno
- 👤 Jon Daugherty
- 👤 Carl Schneidinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:53
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63G; A63G25/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A closed loop track for amusement type electrically powered vehicles, comprising: A concrete support base extending under the entire surface area of the tRack, the upper surface thereof being in the desired configuration of a track surface; a thick plastic insulating coating deposited on and entirely covering the upper surface of the concrete support base; a plurality of spaced substantially parallel electrical conductor strips embedded in the insulating coating and presenting an exposed upper surface for electrical engagement, the insulating coating electrically isolating the strips from each other; the conductor strips each being electrically connected to a power supply.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A closed loop track for amusement type electrically powered vehicles, comprising: A concrete support base extending under the entire surface area of the tRack, the upper surface thereof being in the desired configuration of a track surface; a thick plastic insulating coating deposited on and entirely covering the upper surface of the concrete support base; a plurality of spaced substantially parallel electrical conductor strips embedded in the insulating coating and presenting an exposed upper surface for electrical engagement, the insulating coating electrically isolating the strips from each other; the conductor strips each being electrically connected to a power supply.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A closed loop track for amusement type electrically powered vehicles as set forth in claim 1, wherein: The plastic insulating material is an epoxy resin type of material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The closed loop track for amusement type electrically powered vehicles as set forth in claim 1 wherein: The parallel electrical conductor strips are mechanically fastened to both the plastic insulating coating and the upper portion of the concrete support base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The closed loop track for amusement type electrically powered vehicles as set forth in claim 1 wherein: The concrete support base provides a banked and elevated track at its upper surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination of claim 4 in which at least one closed loop shoulder belt is fastened to the vehicle to the rear of and elevated above the seat of the vehicle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
155 words
The combination with electrically operated amusement vehicles having means beneath such vehicles to receive electrical energy of a track for said vehicles to travel upon comprising: A series of metal plates, some of which are insulated from each other; each of which is mounted upon an insulated material fastened to a concrete base; and in which some of said plates are electrically charged negatively and some are electrically charged positively and those which are electrically charged negatively are insulated from those which are electrically charged positively, and wherein each vehicle has one small wheel located upon each side thereof, each of which said small wheels is normally at an elevated distance above the surface upon which the vehicle travels, and each of which will come in contact with the surface upon which the vehicle travels upon tilting of the vehicle directionally in the direction which each of said wheels is located from the driving wheel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
155 words
The combination with electrically operated amusement vehicles having means beneath such vehicles to receive electrical energy of a track for said vehicles to travel upon comprising: A series of metal plates, some of which are insulated from each other; each of which is mounted upon an insulated material fastened to a concrete base; and in which some of said plates are electrically charged negatively and some are electrically charged positively and those which are electrically charged negatively are insulated from those which are electrically charged positively, and wherein each vehicle has one small wheel located upon each side thereof, each of which said small wheels is normally at an elevated distance above the surface upon which the vehicle travels, and each of which will come in contact with the surface upon which the vehicle travels upon tilting of the vehicle directionally in the direction which each of said wheels is located from the driving wheel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
103 words
The combination with electrically operated amusement vehicles having means beneath such vehicles to receive electrical energy of a track for said vehicles to travel upon comprising: A series of metal plates, some of which are insulated from each other; each of which is mounted upon an insulated material fastened to a concrete base; and in which some of said plates are electrically charged negatively and some are electrically charged positively and those which are electrically charged negatively are insulated from those which are electrically charged positively, and wherein rollers are mounted above the surface of said track adjacent each area of curvature thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
103 words
The combination with electrically operated amusement vehicles having means beneath such vehicles to receive electrical energy of a track for said vehicles to travel upon comprising: A series of metal plates, some of which are insulated from each other; each of which is mounted upon an insulated material fastened to a concrete base; and in which some of said plates are electrically charged negatively and some are electrically charged positively and those which are electrically charged negatively are insulated from those which are electrically charged positively, and wherein rollers are mounted above the surface of said track adjacent each area of curvature thereof.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-05-26 | 1978-11-25 | 1979-05-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-26 | 1982-11-25 | 1983-05-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-26 | 1986-11-25 | 1987-05-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |