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Amusement water slide and method
Assignee: WATER BOGGAN Inc
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Filing: 1974-09-19
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Granted: 1975-12-02
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Expires: 1994-09-19
Abstract
Abstract A method of adapting a hill to provide an amusement device comprising a water slide dug into the ground having predetermined optional length, rate of descent and curvature.
Inventors
- 👤 Dwight L Myers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:15
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63G; A63G21/00; A63G21/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
The method of adapting the topography of a hill to a water slide amusement device, which method comprises: a. providing a landing pool of water; b. providing a starting point on the hill at a higher elevation than said landing pool; c. providing a slideway dug into the hill and extending between the starting point and said landing pool; 1. conforming the slideway to the contour of the land to provide the desired rate of descent and curvature, 2. introducing water into the slideway at said starting point, and d. providing a mat for each rider.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
96 words
The method of adapting the topography of a hill to a water slide amusement device, which method comprises: a. providing a landing pool of water; b. providing a starting point on the hill at a higher elevation than said landing pool; c. providing a slideway dug into the hill and extending between the starting point and said landing pool; 1. conforming the slideway to the contour of the land to provide the desired rate of descent and curvature, 2. introducing water into the slideway at said starting point, and d. providing a mat for each rider.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
introducing water into the slideway at said starting point, and d. providing a mat for each rider.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
introducing water into the slideway at said starting point, and d. providing a mat for each rider.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A method according to claim 1 which includes the step of providing at least one major curve preceded by a slight reverse curve for the purpose of positioning the rider for entry into the major curve.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein water is pumped from the landing pool to the starting point and flows through the slideway back into the landing pool.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method according to claim 3 wherein the landing pool at the lower end of the slideway borders and is in communication with a natural body of water.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
108 words
A water slide amusement device comprising a slideway dug into the side of a hill and conforming in a sinuous path to the contour of the hill, to define a predetermined rate of descent, a starting pool at the top of said slideway and communicating therewith, a landing pool at the lower end of said slideway and communicating therewith, said slideway extending from said starting pool to said landing pool, said starting pool and said landing pool each being at a lower elevation than their respective junctures with said slideway, and means for introducing water into the starting pool to flow down the slideway into the landing pool.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
108 words
A water slide amusement device comprising a slideway dug into the side of a hill and conforming in a sinuous path to the contour of the hill, to define a predetermined rate of descent, a starting pool at the top of said slideway and communicating therewith, a landing pool at the lower end of said slideway and communicating therewith, said slideway extending from said starting pool to said landing pool, said starting pool and said landing pool each being at a lower elevation than their respective junctures with said slideway, and means for introducing water into the starting pool to flow down the slideway into the landing pool.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
A structure according to claim 5 which includes at least one major curve preceded by a slight reverse curve for positioning successive persons for entry into the major curve.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
A structure according to claim 6 wherein the major curve is about 180* and the reverse curve is about 10*.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
A structure according to claim 6 wherein the outside wall of the major curve is higher than the inside wall of the major curve.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
A structure according to claim 5 wherein means are provided for recycling the water.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-12-01 | 1979-06-02 | 1979-12-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-01 | 1983-06-02 | 1983-12-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-01 | 1987-06-02 | 1987-12-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |